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Can Lingerie Contribute to Environmental Sustainability?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of lingerie contributing to environmental sustainability, particularly focusing on innovative designs like a solar-powered bra. Participants explore the practicality, utility, and environmental impact of such garments, engaging in a mix of humor and skepticism.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about the utility of solar-powered lingerie, questioning its practicality since undergarments typically do not receive sun exposure.
- Others suggest that the design could be seen as a cultural shift in clothing styles, potentially contributing to sustainability.
- A few participants humorously speculate about the garment's design features, such as beverage holders, and the implications of combining fashion with functionality.
- Concerns are raised regarding the materials used in production and the overall environmental impact of creating such garments.
- Some participants challenge the notion that the "green" movement is beneficial, suggesting it may be a manifestation of irrational thinking.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the practicality and environmental impact of solar-powered lingerie. Skepticism about its utility is prevalent, while some express interest in the innovative concept.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight limitations in understanding the garment's effectiveness and practicality, as well as the potential environmental costs associated with its production.
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turbo
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Why not stylish hats with solar panels charging a built-in nano with integrated ear-buds that can be stowed in the brim.
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I'd be interested to see just where they put the "outlets" :-) I can think of two perfect places.
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Moonbear
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Seems more eco-unfriendly to me...a garment that has absolutely no utility whatsoever (as the article points out, undergarments don't get sun exposure outside) , but probably used a lot of materials and energy to produce.
What the heck is it made out of, astroturf? Maybe if you can get it to power a scoreboard on that little panel a few football widows might benefit from it catching their husbands' attention, but that's about it.
What the heck is it made out of, astroturf? Maybe if you can get it to power a scoreboard on that little panel a few football widows might benefit from it catching their husbands' attention, but that's about it.
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matthyaouw
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A wide-brimmed hat of some description would have been the garment of choice surely?
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Ivan Seeking
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Okie dokie.
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BobG
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I thnk it's a great idea. A slight change in cultural clothing styles and we'll be all set to go.
This also seems like a good product. Makes those long waits in grocery store lines more interesting.
So she'll start out in the morning quite well endowed and be less so after a walk on a hot day?
This also seems like a good product. Makes those long waits in grocery store lines more interesting.
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hypatia
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OMG, that made me laugh so hard, even my animals are looking at me oddly.
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Moonbear said:
And they are keeping score of what, exactly?
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rewebster said:
I'm not sure it matters.
Ever see the trance guys go into when a scoreboard pops up on the TV screen?- #11
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Moonbear said:I'm not sure it matters.
yeah--about the same trance as when they (uhh
, we men?) see women in lingerie, is that what you mean?- #12
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rewebster said:yeah--about the same trance as when they (uhh
Yep. I'm pretty sure the combination of both would keep men's attention for days!
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Moonbear said:
(my, my, my...and, if they were only carrying a cooler and a 'Modern Physics' book)
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rewebster said:
Well, since they're already equipped with beverage holders...
Hand the lady a physics book!- #15
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Moonbear said:Well, since they're already equipped with beverage holders...
yeah, but they'd lose some of their solar power if those came out
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It's very eco-friendly, but I'm not too sure why someone would think to to do this. It doesn't seem to practicle. If they had them in the US, I would get one...It's a very neat invention
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Ha, the model who says its comfortable...ha ha...bullsh!t.
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As if we needed more proof that the "green" movement is a symptom/manifestation of a mental illness. That's got to be the best/dumbest story on the subject I've seen yet.
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I'm all for changing that convention...you know, for the environment...Moonbear said:
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