Wet T-shirt contest

Wet T-shirt contest is a form of beauty contest where participants, typically women, wear T-shirts that are wet to make them translucent. The contest is often associated with spring break celebrations and has been criticized for its objectification of women.

History

The wet T-shirt contest originated in the United States in the 1970s as a promotion for bars and nightclubs. The first recorded contest was held in Inn Deep, a bar in Spokane, Washington, in 1975. The contest quickly gained popularity and became a staple of spring break celebrations in places like Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Cancun, Mexico.

Format

In a wet T-shirt contest, participants wear white or light-colored T-shirts without bras or other garments underneath. Water is then sprayed or poured onto the participants' chests, causing their T-shirts to turn translucent and cling to their breasts. The winner of the contest is the woman who the judges believe has the most appealing breasts.

Criticism

Wet T-shirt contests have been criticized for their objectification of women. Critics argue that these contests exploit women for the pleasure of men and contribute to a culture that devalues and degrades women. Some venues have responded to these criticisms by banning wet T-shirt contests.

Legal issues

In some jurisdictions, wet T-shirt contests may be considered public indecency, obscenity, or lewdness, leading to potential legal issues for venues and participants. In the United States, the legal status of these contests varies by state and local jurisdiction.

See also

• Beauty contest
• Spring break
• Sexual objectification