A Woman in a Tight Sweater
Depending on how you view the world, this entry is either the most unbelievable or the most positively, positively believable. Francine Gottfried, better known as "Sweater Girl," crippled Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange in 1968.
At the time, Gottfried commuted on foot to her job on Wall Street. And since there is no logical way to put it, we'll just go with what actually happened: because she wore tight sweaters, groups of guys used to gather to watch her. Gottfried had enormous breasts, and in 1968, it was uncommon for large groups of men to leave a large-breasted lady alone. As a result, Gottfried's physique created what you may call an appealing silhouette.
According to the reports, as each day went by, more and more men joined the throngs that had gathered to watch her walk to work, until on the afternoon of September 19, there was complete anarchy. There was a gathering of 5,000 people, though some reports claim 6,000, who left their workplaces and the Stock Exchange unattended.
Bankers and dealers rushed to their windows to see what was occurring, which halted trading. By October 5th, additional women had arrived to raise a spectacle as well, complete with measurements that had been published and police to manage the mob. Gottfried reportedly received a $100,000 offer to perform in a few nightclubs. No word on whether she agreed.
