On 6/26/2011 9:11 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"HeyBub" wrote in message
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aemeijers wrote:


Never did understand why women wear those idiotic foot cripplers. Most
men could care less, and would prefer the ladies around them to be
comfortable, and therefore less cranky.


Andy Capp opined that men like to look at women's legs and high heels
give them a longer look.


It also changes the woman's posture. The pubic region pushes out a bit
too. Maybe it stimulates them a bit?



Nah, I think it is just the constant brainwashing most of them get as
kids, from older females and the mass media. 'Dressing up' = heels.
Feeling sexy when playing dressup is also learned behavior. Western
equivalent of the foot binding the Chinese used to practice. IIRC, it
started in Old Europe, for both sexes, to make the wearers look taller
and more important.

The historical reasons don't really matter at this point. They are dumb,
and lead to all sorts of medical problems, including increased risk of
immediate injury if circumstances call for moving fast. Women should
tell the old-school men and fashion designers to eff off, and refuse to
wear them. Here is a clue, ladies- if they make your feet hurt, they are
BAD for you.

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aem sends...