Dark Origins
With tons of criminal charges, a murder-suicide, and a murder for hire, the history of Chippendales isn’t as perky as its performers. It’s a story where the rise of feminism and the American dream were mixed with greed and power, creating one of the most intriguing stories in recent history with dark twists at every corner.
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You may think that Chippendales is just some old tacky idea from the late 1970s – a time when women going to strip clubs were considered scandalous. But the true story of Chippendales includes arson, hired assassins, really stupid business decisions, all driven by jealously, greed, and insecurity.
Here is the twisted yet fascinating story behind the history of Chippendales.