Debrahlee Lorenzana used to be a banker. She worked as a business banker for Citibank in New York for nearly two years. Now, alas, her career has come to an end...at least with that bank.Ms Lorenzana got fired for being too good-looking! At least that's what she alleges in a lawsuit against Citigroup Inc. She claims that management had warned her not to dress like her female co-workers because her "shapeliness" upset her "easily distracted" male colleagues and supervisors.
"What they said to me is...because of my body type I drew too much attention," said Debbie in an interview with WCBS-TV, where she applied for a position as a weather-girl. [Better check on that. ed.]
According to the TV station, Ms Lorenzana is suing for lost wages and emotional distress. Citibank describes her suit as being “without merit.” Walt thinks the suit looks pretty good on her, but pales by comparison with a low-cut frilly blouse. See more pix in the Village Voice article "Is This Woman Too Hot To Be a Banker?"
In Walt's opinion, Ms Lorenzana's case cries out for justice! Agent 3, who brought the matter to my attention, says she should definitely press her suit, and offers to help smooth out any wrinkles.
But we must do more! Walt calls on all his dear readers to mount [Where are you going with this? ed.] a public protest. Tear up your Citibank credit card. Close your Citibank account. Demand that Ms Lorenzana be not just reinstated but cloned, so that every customer can have an identical personal banker to receive his deposits and exercise his right to early withdrawal. [You're fired! ed.]
Footnote: WCBS isn't the only TV station to zoom in on Debbie. She's appeared on all NBC, ABC and even Fox. (Fox was the only one to be a little hard on her.) Click here to see the video clip from WABC-TV.
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