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When the answer is unclear, it always ends up having something to do with sex.
In Europe you say? The purpose would then definitely be a sex thing
Free Hugs!
If I could get one of these maybe mass transit wouldn't be so bad
The latest in social distancing technology!
Yep this reminds me to Iron Maidens, attributed to medieval Europe but in reality they were made for kinky 19th century rich people that had a penchant for imaging kooky tortures.
"Do you have ANY IDEA what HORRIBLE tortures medieval folk got up to!?"
"A sadistic vassal with a hammer and a pair of pliers?"
"No! Elaborate mechanisms! Chilling decor! Style! ATMOSPHERE!"
The anti-Gaetz armor?
Just some minor defenses
Predator deterrent maybe? Bears or tigers.
Or men
(Who won't stop touching you)
Some speculation is that it was for bear baiting. People do love their bloodsports.
I like the idea that it were the outfits of some industrial revolution heavy metal band.
This suit is on display at the Menil Collection in Houston. Totally surreal to see it in real life, especially as part of a surrealist exhibit
Purpose unknown said the extrovert scientist
Sure, bare-knuckle fight it is...
Kinky suits
What a couple of pricks!
this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2024
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