Yeta Bronstein's Political Campaign and the International Sex Bowl

The chapter explores the creation of the fictional political candidate Yeta Bronstein during the 1964 election season, highlighting her outrageous platforms and unconventional campaign strategies that injected humor into politics. It then shifts to the first international sex bowl event funded by West Coast business elites, delving into the controversial sex competition and the mixed reactions it garnered from the public and activist groups. The narrative ties together humor, satire, and absurdity through discussions on body measurements, a portrayal of eccentric Howard Hughes, and a comedic exchange revealing the real identity behind a challenge to prove oneself as Hughes.