Let the Ken & Barbie jokes begin.

The town of Reading, OH got it’s panties in a bunch, no make that a knot, after Kenny Tessel the owner of KT’s Barbecue put a sexy Mannequin (BarBe Q) on the sidewalk in front of his restaurant. As a result of BarBe, sales are up 80%. Not bad for a $198 investment.

Well not so fast. Apparently, a few of the residents of Reading were upset with the display of BarBe’s 20 lb. 38-23-34 frame dressed in a bikini top and Daisy Dukes. So much so, that Ken & BarBe had to head to city hall for a hearing to determine whether or not BarBe was a sign, because all signs in Reading must have a permit.

The good news came yesterday when after an 80 minute meeting with Ken and four others defending BarBe, it was ruled that BarBe could stay under the condition that she was tastefully dressed and that “nothing could be seen from the side”.

Hold on a second, did the city council drop a “no side boob” ruling on a mannequin? That’s priceless. However, it’s not as priceless as this gem…

Chris Broerman – half of the opposition speakers – believes BarBe is the pits. He lives next to the restaurant. He’s been there since 1982. The restaurant opened four years ago.

“He’s gone too far with this,” Broerman said. He pointed to BarBe. The mannequin, he said, attracts “people who are looking for sex.”

That’s right Chris. People drive by thinking it’s a hot chick and pull over because they want to ask her to fuck. Then when they realize it’s a mannequin, they figure they might as well grab a pulled pork sandwich before they hit the road. Sorry, I’m not buying it unless this guy (click here to read this fucked up story) is in the neighborhood.

After the break I’ll let you guys pass judgment on BarBe and her preferred wardrobe.

WARNING: MANNEQUIN BIKINI PICS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This comedic news was found here and here.