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The following scale chronicles some of the highlights of the evolution of those magnificent mams
The development of human breasts is bound by evolution. Evolution obviously knows what it's doing.
1.6 million B.C. 30 BCEgyptian ruler Cleopatra is bitten in the boob by an asp. Long line of men forms to suck out the venom.
Highly intoxicated, vision-impaired pirates inadvertently discover the art of nipple piercing.
1680 1776This year marks the first recorded use of the term "booby hatch" in an insane asylum. What this has to do with boobs I have no idea, but do not feel any need to discriminate. The first Mardi Gras parade takes place in New Orleans, consisting of a float, some cheap beads, and lots of bare boobs
1839 1885The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York boasting the largest set of boobs seen in America to that point
The T-shirt finds widespread acceptance. Strangely, wet T-shirt contests don't catch on until the later in the century.
1917 1922The Maidenform company is founded, and starts naming cup sizes A through D. Soon after, the art of "bra stuffing" renders this measuring technique irrelevant. The Grand Tetons are named by French trappers. Grand Tetons means "big boobs." It was to be the last time in history the French showed good judgment. 1929 1937
The Hindenburg bursts into flames and crashes. Historians note in retrospect, that it looked a lot like a large boob
During the war Duct tape is created to keep moisture out of ammunition cases. In time, it's use is converted into the more user friendly role of creating the illusion of more cleavage, largely done by beauty pageant contestants. 1941 1943Howard Hughes builds a"cantilevered" bra for Jane Russell to wear in "The Outlaw." Giant boobs continue to inhabit the movies
Dolly Parton is born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Big boob jokes go mainstream. Sets new record for largest boobs seen in USA
1946 1953The first issue of "Playboy" hits newsstands, offering the world a wide variety of large airbrushed boobs.
The first breast augmentation surgery is performed. Deemed to be first undeniable proof there is a God.
1962 1963Bra burning becomes a symbol of the women's liberation movement. The unleashed hooters make the movement somewhat less annoying to those who haven't any bras to burn.. Farrah Fawcett-Majors poses for a poster in her swimsuit, inspiring cheeeesy hairstyles, anorexia and palm calluses around the world.
1976 1977"Three's Company" debuts. Suzanne Somers' nipples become first celebrity body parts in history to demand their own publicist.
Phoebe Cates removes her bathing suit top in the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." The price of Kleenex stock skyrockets.
1982 1983The Hooters restaurant chain is launched, making lecherous ogling a "family-friendly" activity.
Madonna dons a conical bra accomplishing the impossible. She figures out how to make boobs boring.
1990 1992Pamela Anderson debuts on "Baywatch." Boobs sore to an unprecedented level of popularity.
The Wonderbra takes the fashion industry by storm. Women's rights activists assert the bra encourages men to objectify women. Men are so distracted, all they can hear is "blah, blah, blah." 1994 1995Popular TV series "Seinfeld" airs episode featuring the "Bro," a bra for men. Inexplicably, John Madden, Pavarotti and Marlon Brando are unavailable for comment. The video game "Tomb Raider" debuts, featuring top-heavy Lara Croft giving new meaning to the term "handle one's joystick."
1996 1997In the popular "Austin Powers" movie, Fembots use breasts as weapons. In real life, women have been doing this since about 1.6 million BC. This weapon will likely continue to remain effective throughout history. A Florida man sues a strip club claiming exotic dancer Tawny Peaks' 60HHH bosom caused him to suffer whiplash. Defense lawyers are paid small bills that reek of cheap perfume. 1998 1999Pamela Anderson has her breast implants removed. The male population of the planet collectively utters, "Whuh?"
A Brazilian woman shot during a confrontation between police and drug dealers is saved by her silicone breast implants. Proving that Implants are no longer just visually appealing, but are also a "personal safety measure." 2003 2003Iraqi Information Minister puts both Dolly Parton & Lady Liberty to shame as he becomes the biggest boob ever seen
Janet Jackson suffers a "wardrobe malfunction" at Super Bowl XXXVIII. The world has yet to fully recover from the "fallout."
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