Funnimetric

Fifty-two-year-old Macrida Patterson, who works in parking enforcement for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, says she suffered a scratched cornea after either a pendant or a metal fastener snapped off a pair of panties and struck her in the eye.

"It does seem sort of unbelievable at first," said Patterson's attorney, Jason Buccat. But, he said, his client's injuries will "affect her for the rest of her life."

Tammy Roberts Myers, a Victoria's Secret spokeswoman, said the company had not seen the lawsuit and had no comment.

Apparently the thong failed to meet industry standards. I suppose we can expect warning labels next:

Warning: For external use only. Keep thong away from eyes. In case of swallowing, drink milk. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

It also reminds me of my only run in with thongs. Wanting to fit in a beach party thrown by the French embassy, I purchased a thong. Imagine my embarrassment when I went outside after having put it on backwards.