I was just on one of the ad boards and saw this again.  It got me to thinking, why would a woman want to compare herself to something that explodes?  And when did the term originate?  It's such an old expression you'd think they could come up with something newer.
Anyway, here's where it comes from

I always thought the term originated from the Jean Harlow film from the 1930's.

It references the movie but I believe it points out that the term was in use before that.  However, it's clear that the 1942 Jean Harlow movie "Blonde Bombshell" cemented the use of the term.
PS: You new pix on the Photos Only Board are astounding

The point of my OP was the use of the word "Bombshell," not "Blonde Bombshell."  Lots of girls use the term no matter what the color of their hair, though it's true the Blonde Bombshell is more prevalent.
Seems like you are posting just to post, not to add to the conversation, but be my guest, Rodney.

It's another meaningless marketing term.

…then click on images and see what comes up. (Looks like the name sticks.)
Attached is a combo

and was used in the Harlow film because it was already in common use. A lot of expression and metaphors are from that era are war related, like "the whole nine yards" originally meaning firing an entire machine gun belt. In any event I don't think I could call a girl a bombshell to her face without cracking up!

I like to research the origins of every day terms, and this particular term has many.

Just two others from memory:

It is the amount of fabric needed to make a suit with two pairs of pants, so if you wanted same you would tell the tailor to use "the whole nine yards."

It is the amount of concrete in a concrete mixing truck so if you call for some concrete and want the entire load you'd ask for "the whole nine yards."  (This one is doubtful since most concrete trucks carry considerably more than 9 yards.)

I think the book I found it in is linked below.

I'm betting he knows what a GND type looks like and what a bombshell type looks like.

I took his post as kinda poking fun at the term "bombshell".

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Steph

I used to use that word in my ads.  But then everyone started copying me (or maybe I was copying them without knowing lol). So I stopped lol.

In our terms a bombshell is like wicked sexy, its not a school girl look, or girl next door look, and you wouldnt use word classy in same ad as word bombshell.  
A classy look maybe more subdues light make up, maybe even a business suit . The bombshell look is more like super sex pot , lotsa lip liner, pouty blow job lips, lots of cleavage, lots of sex apeal....Possibly a big diva hair style, ...

, picture a tiny waist, super hour glass, like sex appeal is amped up ..............like a vavavavoom look that will make guys head tuen on a beach.  

Here is an equally sexy. But see there is no smoky eye, no pouty lip. A porn star photographer once told me alot times they have a pouty lip and even a almost bitchy look on the face but it is sexy.  

never knew that see this lady is reposnsible for that term, and she oozes sex, i looked it up...

use a brunette, adrianna lima is in alot them, She has tons of sex appeal. I think she is one of the most good looking models in the entire world............................................I have even thought of naming my baby adrianna after my favorite super model!  

Interesting, I've always heard the machine gun one and that it came from WWII but apparently it was in print as early as 1907 so that blows that up. Seems it's like "Bob's your uncle," nobody is really sure of the origin.
 

....because it's another term that dates back? I've always liked bombshell and have considered using "great gams" to attract some of the old timers. It's all about marketing.

At the moment, mine is a Las Vegas hottie who's the definition of a bombshell and I plan to re-aquaint myself with her soon

I like pictures.  I like to watch...

As in "Great gams on dat tomato!"

80K is the max for many trucks plus they carry a on board water to wash up with. Eom

The first use of the term was during the battle for Fort Beausejour in 1755 during the French and Indian war. The French were under siege by British troops under the command of General Edward Braddock. As the battle raged, the French ran out of ammunition, including cannonballs, and so began using women from the fort as cannon fodder. They preferred to use blonds, as the behavior, speech, and mental facilities of the "blond bombshells" after impact weren't significantly different from before firing.

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I have found when firing blonde bombshells from a cannon they do not hold together well and don't cause much damage to the enemy.

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P4P ad deciphering code:
 
BBW = fat      
Voluptuous = fat    
Curvy = fat      
Curvaceous = fat      
Thick = fat      
Rubenesque = fat      
Womanly = fat      
Hourglass = fat      
Super sized = fat      
Pic of face only? = fat      
Pic of body under bed sheet? = fat      
Gives bra size only? = fat      
Busty = either saggy or fat      
Naturally busty = saggy and fat      
Real woman = saggy, fat and ugly      
     
Slim = no boobs      
Svelte = no boobs      
Slender = no boobs      
Dancer's body = no boobs      
Runner = no boobs      
Spinner = no boobs      
Yoga = no boobs      
     
Bombshell = fake boobs      
Baywatch = fake boobs      
Playboy = fake boobs      
Model = fake boobs      
     
Brazilian = black      
Butterscotch = black      
Caramel = black      
Chocolate = black      
Cinnamon = black      
Creole = black      
Cuban = black      
Dominican = black      
Ebony = black      
Egyptian = black      
Eritrean = black      
Ethiopian = black      
Exotic = black      
Hawaiian = black      
Mahogany = black      
Mocha = black      
Mulatto = black      
Nubian = black      
Mixed = black      
     
Mature = old      
Courtesan = old      
Gracious = old      
Graceful = old      
Refined = old      
Elegant = old      
Classic = old      
Conservative = old      
Original = old      
soft skin = old      
     
Age = generally add a few years, here are some frequent exceptions:      
College Student = late 20's      
Just turned 18 = mid 20's      
19 = possible jail bait      
21 = late 20's      
28 = late 30's      
no age? = same as "28"      
     
Intelligent = brunette      
Sorority Girl = blonde      
Selective = overpriced      
Exclusive = very overpriced      
Classy = can't afford lingerie      
Freaky = doesn't shower between clients      
Nasty = doesn't shower at all      
Upscale = snooty personality      
All American = all trailer trash      
Princess = I have an attitude problem      
Party girl = I'll be high on drugs      
On fire = active herpes outbreak      
Las Vegas = Bellagio prices, Motel 6 service      
coed = plain looking with acne problem      
girl next door = looks like the boy next door      
Goddess = If you believe this is me in the pictures...      
Real Doll = Bubba brings you an inflatable doll, no refunds  
Energetic = methamphetamine addict      
Down to earth = boring      
College graduate = sleeps with professors      
open minded = openly accepts tips      
two girl show = one girl shows, one girl steals your stuff      
     
New to business = changed name      
New to area = changed name and moved across town    
Only here for a few days = staying until bad reviews run me out of town      
     
Up to an hour = 1 shot and she's gone.      
Discreet = I check your ID      
Discrete = I can't spell      
Advance notice required = you'll never get a hold of me      
Seeks generous gentleman = ROB for the elderly      
Seeks generous businessmen = ROB for out-of-towners      
Once in a lifetime experience = you won't repeat      
I love what I do = I'm desperate for clients.      
Satisfaction guaranteed = I guarantee I'm getting your money      
     
snowbunny = white girl with a black daddy      
Available 24/7 = my daddy doesn't let me sleep      
AD WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS = my daddy can't type      
aD wRiTTeN iN mIxED cAsE = my daddy is learning how to type      
     
You won't be sorry = You'll be disappointed      
You won't be disappointed = You'll be sorry      
     
CMT = good massage, bad sex      
FBSM = bad massage, good sex      
     
What an ad DOESN'T say, is also a source of information:    
Unless specified, you can assume:      
hair color = brown      
hair length = to shoulder      
eye color = brown      
age = mature      
height = short      
weight = heavy      
cup size = small      
measurements = large      
 

and, in my opinion, has nothing to do with anything.  Personally, I would like to something more creative or unique.

Old timers will be into it, and the young whippersnappers will think you meant 'great game' with a typo -- sounds like a win/win

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This is hysterical.

The "old timers" you will attract with the "great gams" line ...

when I read "bombshell", I'm immediately interested. There are few women who have gained my intention. There's one former suicide girl in NYC that has me squirming with anticipation should I ever make my way to the city. In fact, she's told me that she'll make me a dress that I'm interested in seeing her in. She has my attention, and I will make it to NYC, some how and some way, and I'll use her like the toy she is.

I think she has a nuke hidden in there.

Was able to watch a Playboy photographer at work w/ a bunch of amateur girls once. He very specifically told them not to smile to but to open their mouths just a bit to show a little teeth, explaining it came of sexier that way. Thought that was kinda interesting (and true).