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Koala girls prove unbearable to Chilean legislators

No more koala hugs in the halls of the Chilean Congress. Please.


“It is not the role of the Parliament to be doing koala dances,” Sen. Eduardo Frei admonished his colleagues. “We’re here to do other things.”


This rebuke followed an embarrassing infiltration into the congressional sanctum by several scantily clad and stiletto-heeled dancers of “Team Koala,” whose impromptu hugs and hip shakes are featured on Chilean television.


One artiste leaped into the arms of a smiling Congressman Manuel Rojas, whose photos with the cavorting lovelies ignited a scandal.


“I did nothing wrong,” protested Rojas.


Outraged Chilean legislators, not particularly known for their collective sense of humor, are considering new access limits.


“Congress is the place where the laws of the Republic are created,” one lawmaker told El Mecurio. “It merits a certain solemnity and respect.”


Posted by Patrick J. McDonnell and Andrés D’Alessandro in Buenos Aires

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When is the koala going to make it to the US? I can't wait.



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