Bikini World Record FAIL

A beach in Essex attempted to break the [Bikini Beach Bash] world record for number of women wearing bikinis in one place, but fell just a wee bit short when only 42 of the required 1,924 women showed up.

We would classify that as an epic fail; funny, but not in a good way as it was a charity event, trying to raise money for a breast cancer appeal. Very PETA tactical though:

A poor weather forecast in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was blamed for the disappointing turnout.

Organisers had hoped to enter the record books by getting more than 1,923 women wearing swimwear on the sands of the Essex seaside town, beating the number reached in Russia last year.

One said that only 42 had turned out to raise money for Southend Hospital’s breast cancer appeal, the oldest of whom was in her 80s.

Debbie Reynolds, 23, said she thought they would at least break the UK record of 320.

Tracy Jones added: “I don’t think the terrible weather yesterday and forecast today helped.

“It was a beautiful day but I think a lot of people made up their minds yesterday.”

Ms Jones said: ‘We did raise lots of money which was great.

Read Article: Telegraph.co.uk