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.
Drag Queen Stabby Hour
And a massive cock-piece
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.
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!
When real toughness included feathers and flair
And codpieces!
And short shorts!
For the aristocracy, yes.
Not for the peasantry.
Well yeah… also being visible enough to not get shot by your own side through thick gunpowder smoke was kinda neat.
