In what might be called a case of much ado about very little, Renton police have recommended indecent-exposure charges against Bradley Johnson, 23, for wearing a thong swimsuit at Gene Coulon Park on Seafair Sunday.
Thong suits leave little to the imagination. The back of the suit is reduced to a narrow strip of material that runs between the buttocks.
According to Johnson, less fabric means more comfort.
“I think it’s more comfortable because it doesn’t have the material over the butt,” said Johnson, who says he owns a swimwear design company, Viper High Fashion Sportswear.
According to Renton police, that much less is just too much.
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In the late 80s Clearwater Beach banned all thong and g-strings. It was the haven for thonging for all genders. I wish I had the confidence I do now, then I would have joined these folks in a NY heartbeat. Well due the popularity and complaints, they banned the swimwear which is still in effect today. However, I don’t think it’s enforced anymore. Though you probably won’t see a guy in a thong, plenty of women in thongs.
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Very ironic, considering that Skinz has been a favorite thong manufacturer for decades, and they’re based in Clearwater! 
Guess you have to buy your suits there and wear them elsewhere.
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Looks like they’re still illegal.
Sec. 21.13. - Public nudity.
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(c) Nude means the showing of:
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2. Any portion of the anal cleft or cleavage of the male or female buttocks. Attire that is insufficient to comply with this requirement includes, but is not limited to, G-strings, T-backs, thongs and any other clothing or covering that does not completely and opaquely cover the anal cleft or cleavage of the male or female buttocks; or
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