Since the invention of the light bulb, the thong is arguably the best thing ever made for mankind. Every Thursday afternoon we unveil a Happy Thong Thursday photo here and announce it on Twitter.

Enjoy our August 23, 2012 Happy Thong Thursday model, Andressa Ferreira. She is a Brazilian fitness athlete, personal trainer and model. Andressa was runner-up Miss Toned Figure at the 2011 NABBA World bodybuilding contest. Her body is all-natural, only aided by supplements, diet, and fitness training. Many women look great in a bikini; Andressa looks sensational in one.

Happy Thong Thursday ~ August 23, 2012 (Andressa Ferreira)