Butterface didn’t do so well at British Gas Duel in the Pool competition in Manchester yesterday. But he sure did look doable. It’s as if he’s going the route of tennis ass ace Anna Kournikova: It doesn’t matter if you lose a lot, just wear something tight and short, and you’ll still get all of the attention! Exhibit A:

Butterface lost in his signature event, the 200M butterfly to Brit Michael Rock–who opted to wear the controversial, super speedy and shiny plastic 100% polyurethane bodysuits, which will soon be outlawed on Jan.1. Rock won with 1 min 51.46 to Butterface in second with 1 min 52.86 sec. “I’d rather lose races now than lose them when it really counts,” Butterface told reporters. “The biggest thing I’m looking forward to are the World Championships in 2011 and the Olympics after that.” He added: “If I can be prepared for those races, I’ll be fine. These are just little baby steps to the big picture.” Overall, Americans won 185 to 78.

So what does this new regulation mean exactly? First, more skin! (Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus!)

That’s right, swimmers will no longer be allowed to hide behind performance enhancing full body suits. Bow chicka bow bow. Second, Butterface will be back on top (which is exactly where I like him. *WINK*).

More snaps after the jump!

Via Telegraph