Rain Dampens Passion in Harvard Square

Dozens of couples were supposed to make out in Winthrop Park this past Saturday afternoon—not in random acts of passion, but in competition. The French Kiss-a-Thon, put on by the Boston Babydolls Burlesque, was meant to be a publicity stunt for its new show, conveniently titled “French Kiss.”

However, the rainy weather put a damper on everyone’s passion as many couples failed to show, including the organizers. But for three couples, like Samuel Q. Singer ’13 and his girlfriend, the rain was no match.

According to Singer, he was planning to kiss for one hour with the support of a cheering section, who also didn’t show for the rain. Singer even came prepared with a filled water bottle and straw, explaining, “The rules [of the Kiss-a-Thon] were the lips had to touch,” so he could drink from the straw while still kissing his partner.

The French Kiss-a-Thon has been rescheduled and will take place next Saturday, Apr. 24, at 5 p.m. Unfortunately for Singer and his girlfriend, they might not be able to participate in the outpouring of passion due to a ballroom competition.

Photo courtesy of KoS/Wikimedia Commons.