Bummed in Boston

Add Boston to the list of cities which banned the Lush Cosmetics "Ask Me Why I'm Naked" promotion.

Natick Police Lt. Brian Grassey said his department was tipped off about the event. “They were cautioned that, dependant on the conduct during this event, that should they violate the law, they were subject to arrest,” he said. Grassey, who confirmed two police officers monitored the store yesterday, said the charges could have ranged from disorderly conduct to open and gross lewdness.

Another story on the Boston situation has this great quote from a customer:

"I'm a nurse, so I see nudity all the time," (Lou-Ellen) Barry said. "The human body is about as generic an item as you can imagine because everyone has got one."

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"I Saw Her Tushy!"

So exclaimed a customer at the Lush Cosmetics store in Scottsdale, as employees stripped down to only aprons and shoes to promote the fact that their products are sold "naked" with no packing materials. Story with video here.

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Detroit Mall Cancels Nearly Nude Promotions

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics scheduled "Ask Me Why I'm Naked" promotions, where willing employees wear only flip-flops and aprons, have been banned at two Detroit malls.

Karen MacDonald, spokeswoman for Twelve Oaks owner Taubman Centers Inc., said Lush officials readily agreed to quash the campaign upon hearing Taubman's concerns.

"We, too, are sensitive to the environment, but we also must be sensitive to our family environment," MacDonald said.

Somerset spokesman Ed Nakfoor declined to comment on the mall's decision or dress code.

The campaign likely would be illegal, according to Troy police spokesman Lt. Gerry Scherlinck. "If any of their personal parts are exposed or visible, it's a judgment call."

Indecent exposure and indecent conduct are misdemeanors punishable by a $500 fine or 90 days in prison.

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