What Really Matters: No Booth Babes at E3

From Yahoo News: "Rules prohibiting the use of scantily clad young women to peddle video games now include a $5,000 fine on the spot for the booth owner if the "booth babe" is semi-clad. "What's new in 2006 is an update and clarification of the enforcement policies; as we do from time to time, we have taken steps to ensure that exhibitors are familiar with the policy and how it will be enforced," Mary Dolaher, E3Expo show director, said in an e-mail." These girls are HOT! What Really Matters This announcement is nothing more than a '‘scare' article to deter the thousands of socially handicapped boys who dote and drool upon girls that have lower standards than most porn stars. Sleep well otaku; E3 will still be booth babes, girls on the floor will still be barely dressed, and just like last year I will still have to make excuses to my wife of why I have so many pictures of myself with them. This press release/information leak is nothing more than E3 trying to generate more interest in the show. The restriction that is being raised is something that has been on the books for a few years now. The point of contention is "NO BATHING SUIT BOTTOMS" which means leotards, hot pants, and shorty-McJorts are all fair game. As a long-time gamer and married-type-person, I could give a crap about these girls. They are there to hand out pamphlets for games no one cares about while being constantly surrounded by the smelliest people on earth. Even if they cut these girls out entirely it wouldn'’t kill anyone. The show is held in Los Angeles for Christ's sake. Half the girls that walk the strip in Santa Monica are dressed in less and are twice as attractive as any girl that would wear a Majesco logo across their ass. What this would mean is that most people would spend less time on the floor and more time in taxi cabs going between strip clubs and the beach. Lord know the patrons of E3 could do with getting some sun and, much needed, exercise.