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[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

Drag Queen Stabby Hour

[–] KazuchijouNo@lemy.lol 10 points 3 weeks ago

And a massive cock-piece

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 weeks ago

That was part of military doctrine back then

You'd run onto the battlefield and when you saw some guy with a big feather hat, puffy shoulders, a dress, bright colours, fancy dress shoes, garters on their legs covered in tights ... you'd break out in laughter and roll around on the ground as Mr Fancypants stabbed you.

[–] nevemsenki@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Well yeah... also being visible enough to not get shot by your own side through thick gunpowder smoke was kinda neat.

[–] smee@poeng.link 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

When real toughness included feathers and flair

And codpieces!

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

And short shorts!

[–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

For the aristocracy, yes.

Not for the peasantry.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I like to mix dialect and era when I come across old drawings. Think transatlantic in the 1700. I say boys how's about this jaunty little number! Have a look at the pleats fellas I tell ya boys, I say to ya pal these dames go absolutely crazy for a French pleats!

[–] Nangijala@feddit.dk 1 points 3 weeks ago

I heard that during viking times pink and glitter would be considered very luxurious. Dunno if it's true, but I think it's funny.

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