Be Safe!

Safe! magazine is a publication issued by the Suffolk police in Britain as part of a “safety campaign” to warn women about the dangers of too much drinking. "We need to raise their awareness of potential problems," says Chief Superintendent David McDonnell, because, "They become more vulnerable whilst under the influence of alcohol."

So what’s their hot advice? Wear nice panties and get a bikini wax!

[The] magazine shows pictures of young women slumped on the ground next to messages urging them: "If you've got it, don't flaunt it."

"If you fall over or pass out, remember your skirt or dress may ride up," the magazine says. "You could show off more than you intended -- for all our sakes, please make sure you're wearing nice pants and that you've recently had a wax."
Nice. The magazine also apparently advises women to “stick with friends, book a taxi home and watch the amount they drink.”

If nothing else, I admire the optimism of its designers who evidently believe that Paris Hilton wannabes are seeking guidance in reading material.

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