Bettie Page Dead

American Voices

December 13, 2008 | ISSUE 44•52

Infamous '50s pinup icon Bettie Page died yesterday at the age of 85 from the complications of a heart attack. What do you think?

Who's the lucky guy who gets to embalm that broad?

Sam Tagliapietra
Glass Blower
Playboy owes her a debt of gratitude. As does Peep, Gander, Roving Eye, Look-See, Getta Loada Dose, Whoo Boy!, Ai-Ooooo-Ga!, Hotsy-Totsy, and Growwwl."

Megan Young
Systems Analyst
Oh no. This is the first I've heard of it. I think that I will honor her by rubbing one out in the bathroom during my lunch break.

Marvin Barnett
Accountant

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