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A Day In the Life of a "Booth Babe"

Posted by samzenpus on from the a-day-in-the-life dept.

jfruh writes "Booth babes," promotional models paid to showcase products, are ubiquitous figures at tech trade shows. Ever wonder what they think of their jobs? Well, it may not surprise you to learn that standing up for eight hours in heels isn't much fun. Some enjoy the work, while others don't enjoy being the subject of stares. And one model adds that 'The industry is now moving towards making models show more skin.'"

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  1. Obligatory by Xtense · · Score: 5, Funny

    How do you...

    Ah, yes, there's a certain form to these things, let's see...

    First you write "Obligatory" and then your medium.

    Ok. I can do this.

    Khm.

    Obligatory Penny Arcade.

    Yes! Nailed it!

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  2. Re:Hard to feel bad for them by Dunbal · · Score: 5, Funny

    I want to be a model but I don't want people to look at me.

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  3. Re:Hard to feel bad for them by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If they have an identifier, state and functions then they're an object ;).

  4. Re:There was a talk show with models by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    You aren't trying hard enough.

  5. Re:Hard to feel bad for them by CodeArtisan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yup. Essentially the product that they sell is their body. Guess what profession that reminds me of?

    Football?