I’m the original ‘Hooters girl’ from 1983 — and the thrill never gets old
Now 61, she’s reminiscing about the skimpy orange shorts and too-tight tees that put the raunchy restaurant on the map. She became the poster model for the chain in 1983 when the first eatery opened in Clearwater, Florida, while also working as a waitress.“The first time I ever saw the billboard, it was kind of surreal. Like, ‘Oh my Lord, there I am, my big ol’ face is up here.'”
For numerous years, customers flocked to the restaurant in the hopes of sitting at one of Austin’s tables. She told the outlet that men would even send her floral arrangements to get her attention, calling it “flattering.”“Who doesn’t love that? Who doesn’t love people wanting to see you, be around you, and love your personality? Of course I loved it. I still do! People still come to me and want a picture with me. And I’m always so flattered and grateful that people still care.
The uniforms don’t look much different from four decades earlier — albeit perhaps they’re a bit more snug — the logo and bright orange shorts remain the staple of the Hooters brand. Despite criticism over the restaurant’s scantily clad servers and their, err, tight dress code, Austin said she never had a problem with the garb.“We wore running shorts and a tank top and I get it, that’s not the attire of another restaurant. But you saw way more at the beach then you ever saw in our restaurant.”“We patterned our uniform after one of the owners who was a runner. So we got the runner shorts. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with runners wearing shorts.
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