There are many claims about Bettie Page's pop culture influences. Sadly, all too many track to people who are either ignorant or desperate for attention.

Thanks to Philadelphia's City Paper, we have a genuine example of Bettie's impact. She now -- can you stand it?!? -- shapes a verb phrase! When a person overtakes language use, THAT's definitely a key pop cultural effect.

Care to get all Bettie Page with us?!?



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http://citypaper.net/print-article.php?aid=22414

> '50s Pinup Ice Cream Parlor photo shoot
> Sun., July 18, $220, Salon Blush & Spa, 2407 E. York St.,
> 215-634-1606, ilovesalonblush.com.
> by Marielle Mondon
> Published: July 14, 2010
>
>[ bombshell brigade ]
>
> Somewhere among Fishtown's old row homes and faded buildings sits a time warp
> into pinup-era beauty, housed in pink walls and blaring retro music. The space is
> Blush, a three-year-old salon and spa owned by Alanna Ralph that seeks to emulate
> the glamour of the '20s, '30s and '40s. In addition to providing skin care treatments
> with titles like "The Bardot" or "The Monroe," Ralph takes pride in being the only
> salon in Philadelphia offering pinup hairstyling and photography. If you're not ready to
> take the full-on pinup plunge, test it out at the shop's '50s Pinup Ice Cream Parlor
> shoot. For a discounted rate, customers will get their hair, makeup and styling done
> by pros, culminating in a 30-minute photo session. Ralph also offers pinup parties,
> where a group of gal pals can go all Bettie Page together. "People like nice pictures
> of themselves," says Ralph. "Who would say no to that?"
>
> Sun., July 18, $220, Salon Blush & Spa, 2407 E. York St., 215-634-1606,
> ilovesalonblush.com.