Benchside Barbie

Original blog post date: SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2007

Image Author’s own-This is the only way to Benchside.

This re-blog is dedicated to Dee :)

There are two types of spectators at any race. The supporters… and the Benchside Barbies.

Supporters, as we all know, are there to do one thing: support.

Benchside Barbies on the other hand are there to look good, attract attention and of course…support. Their support, however, is skewed to only one person: their current squeeze, their ‘superstar’ triathlete… their racing boyfriends.

I’ve been noticing Benchside Barbies since my first sprint at A’famosa last year. To me, they are quite an item to watch before and after the race. And they always, always, stand out from the crowd of supporters.

Their tidiness and well groomed appearances have won them my self-proclaimed christening “Benchside Barbie”.

Benchside Barbies are normally first timers to any race. This is apparent in their lack of experience for dressing comfortably for the entire duration of the event. Well, to be fair they are fashionable and not overly dressed…just not practically dressed.

The first set of Benchside Barbies I ever saw wore hot pants, slinky tops, really nice accessories, fashionable sunglasses and little kitty heels (if you’re wondering, kitty heels are very delicate heels…