1.30.2010

Top Weird News Story: Giant Condom Erected Over Paris

Well, if this doesn't increase the condom market, I don't know what will.

"The French have unveiled their latest weapon in the battle against sexually transmitted diseases: a 120-foot condom filled with helium that went on display Tuesday at the Palais de la Decouverte in Paris.  The giant inflatable – dubbed "Condomfiere" – will set off on a five-continent tour to promote World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, part of a campaign started by the safe-sex group CondomFly. The dirigible condom carries three passengers plus a pilot.  Before starting its international sojourn, the floating behemoth will stop in Vienna for the 18th International AIDS Conference in June, where it will disperse heath information, as it will throughout its travels."

A man's dream.  To boldly claim, with truth, I am the owner of a 120 footer. 

Actually, this is quite a good idea.  Fly it all over the world and perhaps it will make just one person, who is planning on engaging in unprotected sex later in the day with a new partner, decide to use a condom. 

3 comments:

Julie said...

It is nice to see the Jolly Green Giant has protection but with who is the question? Actually if it spreads the word about using a condom, then fly that baby all over the world.

Nina said...

I agree. Fly it all over the world, especially in those parts where b/c is taboo and withheld from the public (namely the women). I'm thinking the Vatican...Mosque's...

nolocontendere said...

Hahaa, it looks like a giant bottle of Absolute vodka with a "support the troops" car magnet. I'm so confused.