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All that glitters isn’t gold, but this weekend in the California Sunshine, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh were definitely Golden. The celebrated duo’s Hermosa Beach Open Title was May-Treanor’s 73rd Career Pro Volleyball Title, which breaks UCLA-grad Holly McPeak’s All-Time Record of 72. McPeak is still competing on the Tour, but she is probably slightly past the “McPeak” of her career, and is very unlikely to re-surpass and outrun May-Treanor in the final tally. Of course, since these athletes often shuffle partners, perhaps McPeak could hook up with Walsh, playing Misty for her. Or what if McPeak gets two quick ones, then partners up with May-Treanor for the rest of their careers? Then she’d have the All-Time Record locked up.
There were several other Bruins competing this weekend, with Elaine Youngs’s team taking 3rd Place money. There were only two notable trojans competing, with Jennifer Boss (formerly Kessy) lasting the longest, but losing in the Sandy Four.
But probably more interesting to most of you [that is, if any of you are still reading this instead of jumping down to the photo array], is the appearance of all the models. While Playboy was NOT a sponsor this year, Maxim was, and so was Cuervo Gold. Hey Nineteen! And for you Steely Dan fans: The big Police presence meant that there was no “fine Columbian,” but you will still enjoy the Especial of the Day below.
Now of course Maxim Men’s Magazine and Cuervo Especial Tequila have bikini models at the beach… but Mickey D’s?? Did Mayor McCheese abdicate his throne? Did the Hamburglar pilfer the company’s long-standing ultra-conservative bent? Remember, this is a company that started out in the 50’s NOT hiring any females, because they didn’t want a bad element hanging out in the restaurants, trying to scam on the girls. We’re still not sure what the h-e-double french fries was going on in Hermosa, but McDonald’s was somehow affiliated with the event. They had sort of a hospitality tent, and a guy in a McD logo shirt, cavorting around with a hearty 6-pack of McNugget representatives, and WE were the bad element that they were attracting.
You won’t see THESE girls working in a drive-thru near you. That’s good, because drive-thru service from them would not make it to the Under-a-$1 Value Menu. Without them, Michael Jackson remains the only guy who gets sexually aroused at the thought of visiting McDonaldland. Okay, make that the only REALLY FAMOUS guy. We know that there are a lot of pervs out there.
And speaking of which, the Quarter Pounder w/Cheese Girls were certainly in their element on the sands of Hermosa, as were the Cuervo Girls, which brings up an idea for a Combo Meal: You should have seen how well Cuervo and McDonald’s went together -- How long until we can expect “TRULY Happy Meals,” with Tequila shooters instead of Coke? “Tequil-O-Fish” sandwich, anyone?
Just watch out for the McHangover. You won’t be “Lovin’ It” any more. Grab a bucket and mop…
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Below are a few select angles of the scenery at Hermosa Beach this weekend. There are more Volleyball Opens coming up locally, so if these photos pique your interest and you’d like to see how much BETTER it is in person, check AVP.com for upcoming dates in Long Beach (July) and Manhattan Beach (August).
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