We’ll take the swimsuit, hold the burger

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What’s the most frequent question Carl’s Jr. is getting from viewers about the “hot” Paris Hilton car wash ad? It’s not about the spicy burger. According to a Carl’s Jr. executive, speaking to Neil Cavuto on Fox News on Tuesday, it’s the swimsuit. Or lack thereof. The nifty little one-piece G-string is from Shay Todd and features handy and highly practical parts such as rhinestone buckles. It’s $185. According to a release, Todd and her husband, Shiro Gutzie, “have been dressing Hollywood’s elite in sexy bikinis for the last four years under their swimwear and resortwear brand.”

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