What's so funny about Hope, Chrysler and Classic?
The three of 'em really serve no purpose, other than to provoke disparaging comments from overindulgent gallery members, create photo ops with grabby PGA players or Artie Johnson, and become marginalized window dressing for something we thought we were years beyond accepting as standard proceedure.
That's Ayla Webb, Lindsey Sowles and Jessica Jean proving the point.
But the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, now under the rule of comedian George Lopez, announced today is accepting applications for anyone with a healthy disposition above the waist to wear either the words "Hope," "Chrysler" or "Classic" across their chest and act as psuedo ambassadors for the PGA event when it comes though the Palm Spring region next Jan. 14-20.
If you go to this link on the official BHCC and ooogle at the "Classic Girls" of the past, it's really an exhibition of how style may have changed, but not the attitudes. And in reading the list of those who've filled the roles, no one named "Hope" ever got to wear her name across her enhanced region. We don't think anyone named "Bob" did either.
Why wouldn't any girl at east 18 years old -- is that all? -- and available to participate the entire week of the tournament give it a shot. Who's to say what kind of lawsuit is bound to come of it, let along the personal connections you'll make for you and your friends for years to come.
Although, going down the list of names, we don't recognize anyone in the 1976, post-Queen era. Before that, it was made to look as if it was something like the Rose Parade Queen and Court. Now, it's simply eye candy for those who lack 20-20 vision.
The application deadline is Nov. 12. "Tryouts," whatever that involves, will be held at The Falls Restaurant in Palm Springs on Friday, Nov. 16.
Knowing what order to stand must be the only challenging prerequisite. OK, Ayala's always first, and Lindsey is second because ... because Jessica is last.
Any of them get out of order, it's chaos. And a great photo op.
Those interested in applying for this demanding, yet unrewarding job can check into the hot line at 760-346-8184 or visit the event web site.
And you can have a picture to remember yourself by:
Those who will do it in 2008 can see how it looked 40 years ago:
Or 30 years ago:
Or 20 years ago:
Even 10 years ago:
