Me think some ladys here are jealous they never had a body like these bunny's!

If you are still reading these comments....you do not have a clue about my view. Much of the react was inaccurate. And I will not back down--that sort of life style is not neccessary. I don't care if you have a PHD or whatever now lady, you still flaunted your body to complete strangers for income. I have always worked "real" jobs and that's exactly what I was trying to say. I would tell my son not to do those things too. I have always put down those magazines and I don't go to strip clubs etc. I still have plenty of excitement in my life and I am not the opposite of wild. It's all excuse making, just listen to the former "bunny" rationalize it.

What is Demi Moore doing in the first picture? And Lucy Liu? Were they even born yet?

Why is everyone so up in arms about this? This is a JOB that a lot of women and MEN have. Men do the security I am sure. Atleast they have or had a job. Playboyexec, that was funny about Hef's rise! What man or for that matter what woman would not want to be surrounded by beauty everyday? I could use about 10 really gorgeous guys to brighten my day, even if they just did housework and yardwork, I would love to watch them "perform"! LOL

truecitizan- you are a piece of work. What an idiot. Not "real work"
Guess you have NEVER waitressed. You work your A$$ off! Get a clue!

Women in this time had no respect if they worked ANYWHERE and I see you still don't have any!!!

Congratulations to all the former Bunnies and employees we hope you all have a great time at the reunion!

Don't worry Boston Bill- this certainly won't get a rise out of Hef ;) none of the negativity that was expressed is anything new or thought provoking.

Former Bunny and all Lake Geneva fans, keep celebrating and don't let puritanical negativity ruffle your feathers!
If you are unique and stand apart from the status quo through your careers etc it seems like there will always be someone waiting to try to push you back down.

Keep smiling, having FUN and sharing the good life like you guys did back in the day of the clubs :)

I am always amazed by the ignorance of people. Before stating ridiculous opinions, it may be wise to know what you are talking about. I am a former bunny…one with an MBA, great career and wonderful family. Many of the young ladies who worked as bunnies were working their way through college. It was the safest job I ever had and it was my mother who set up the appointment for my interview. We had plain clothes security who would remove anyone that was acting inappropriately. We were waitresses in a very uncomfortable uniform (who, by the way, made $1.50 an hour plus tips). Since my time at Playboy, I have worked many jobs and have met school teachers who did not have the high morals we did. The job doesn’t dictate morals, the person does. Before you judge others, perhaps you should take a look at yourself. I personally believe there is only one (God) judging me and I am proud of who I am and what I have done in my life.

when one has a job such as this, you come to work with a "act" it's almost like an ego one takes on>>> after all you are working for tips. So the judgement from truecitizen is just pooie. *newsflash* 9 times out of 10 your waitress/bartender is not flirting/sharing a smile because he/she likes you>>> they are paying their bills just like everyone else.. regardless of the uniform (( hooters-Ihop-)) Its all the same job, same money, same fake crap.

If there is someone here who could take truecitizen's shovel away from him/her, would you please do so? The hole that he/she is digging for him/herself could cause a negative geothermal reaction. It may even get a stir out of Hef.

truecitizen: You say you would not speak to your daughter again if she posed nude. Would you speak to your SON again if you found out he had a subscription to Playboy? Frequented Diamond Jim's or other burlesque establishments?

I have seen some of the brochures about the planned bunny reunion. According to the Friday schedule they will be having the most CELLULITE CONTEST like they have had at other bunny reunions. This will take place at 11:00am just before the COTTAGE CHEESE and / CHEESE lunch.

My parents were members and they saw some great Vegas and Hollywood acts right here in WI and the club in Chicago. We would go over on weekends for the brunch.

P.S. I think the most ignorant comment you made which I forgot to comment on was "this is not legitimate work".. What is your definition please of legitmate work? lol..

trueCitizen- So--- let me get this straight, waitress`s, hostess`s, bartenders, are not wholesome? I think you have a problem with the "attire" or the whole image of Playboy.. Why? If women or men feel comfortable in this setting- then why the negativity?

truecitizen - you are a wholesome idiot!!

truecitizen....Are you really serious? Or just another right wing conservative?

BTW, the origial "playboy bunny" was really a BOY !... the name "Stag" was taken and had a bad image, so the next best thing was the "Buck" bunny !

when the Playboy Club opened up, i remember my mom was upset when my dad turned down an offer to be a KEY member. it was class act back then. I was there the last day for a New Years Day running race. recieved a medal and a hug from a bunny.

truecitizen: Even teachers and manufacturing workers can have a reunion if they want it. Now, to start a whole new argument here, these bunnies could be seen as a grown-up version (maybe even grandmas) of today's high school pom-pon girls (IMO). Yes, let's start that comment fight all over again. Oh, boy ... oh, boy.

I am not against nature, nudity yada yada...but this is not legitimate work. It's always the same thing, these 'waitresses', dancers, models etc. are 'good' people', with families, and do other jobs too, yada yada. I love the look of gorgeous women, but there is a time and place for things. This just doesn't weigh in as being appropriate. How about a reunion for people who REALLY did work hard during those times, like manufacturing or teaching.
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Irishmafia...I don't care how discriminating the attitude was towards these women, because it goes with the territory. Maybe if their choices were more wholesome, then they wouldn't have to worry about it. I find it interseting that some women don't mind being mindless sex objects, but then expect equality and get angry towards those who don't give it. You're either one or the other. I respect women who are not sex objects.

Interesting to Know how many offspring these rabbits have.

Commonsense, BRAVO! I think when people are such prudes they have a certain thing in their brain that causes them not to be happy with anything unless it fits into their "little world". JMO

Mudsill - I agree. Perfectly said!

Mudsill, you have captured human history and human nature all in two lines. Wow, thank you sir.

Redder, no doubt their advanced years have resulted in sagging assets.

A bunch of old ladies in bunny costumes....eeeewwwww

Some people complain that you never read any good news. The news is always about bad things and negative. Then when something other than that is printed some people complain that it isn't worthy of being reported. Newspapers are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Go figure

truecitizen: Thanks for the analysis. You've saved me from spending lots of time and money at the psychiatrist's office. Maybe I can give you a referral.

NO kidding. My daughter danced in the Dells and I still love her. Wish I could do it, but everyone would probably puke!! As for naughty magazines, Playboy is the most modest. Have you ever seen a XXX mag?

I think I will hop on over there to check it out!

The time is 7 am and the top Gazette featured story is about Playboy bunny reunion. Opening / featured stories at other papers are: Beloit Daily News - No survivors in plane crash of former staff employee, Madison Cap. Times - Cost of war & 100 U.S. servicemen have died in June, Channel3000.com(Madison - cable channel 9)- Missing child in Sauk County. Playboy bunny news is not newsworthy.

Truecitizen: you are confusing Bunnies with Playmates. Bunnies are waitresses in costumes. You're right about this not being "news", IMHO.

There's a 1985 made-for-TV movie about the Chicago Playboy Club Bunnies called "A Bunny's Tale". Kirstie Alley plays Gloria Steinem as an undercover journalist in 1963. You also get to see a much-slimmer Delta Burke work the Bunny suit, too.
The treatment of Playboy Bunnies was exposed in a piece written by Gloria Steinem and reprinted in her 1983 book Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions.

However you may feel about Playboy or the Bunnies then and now, the Bunnies of long-ago were worked like dogs despite their glamorous appearance. Long hours in an uncomfortable "uniform", sexual harrassment, wages that were not anything like what was promised when they were hired, and strict weigh-ins before each shift to ensure each Bunny did not gain more than what was allowed for "water retention", which was about one pound, or lose more than one pound.

That aside, the reunions sound interesting!

SarahB1 you are always open minded to the liberal sensibilities, and always against anything stout or traditional.

I don't see anything positive about this, and we all know it. We just act like it's okay. If my daughter was a millionaire because of her nudity, I still wouldn't speak to her. I have always been bothered by everything that Playboy and others-like it, stand for. I agree, this is not news.

I think this is a great article with fantastic photos. I was a child during this era, but I definitely remember hearing whispered conversations about this fancy club and its bunnies.

If a tree fell in the woods and landed on phatfly, would it make a sound?

phatfly - I disagree. It is by definition, news. Whether it is newsworthy, is perhaps a matter of opinion. If GazetteXtra chose to not print anything, would that be news?

Deplorable. This isn't news.

I didn't read the article; I just looked at the pictures. Is there a Hooters opening in Lake Geneva?

I stopped wearing heels when I was 35.

My Dad used to work there back in the day. I hope they have a nice time at the reunion.

gazettefan would look good in that outfit ;)

"sassy bunny ears and three-inch heels"

OOUUCCHHH!!