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DemonKia -> RE: Leg Shaving or whatever... (10/7/2009 9:57:16 AM)
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Two things:
Um, at risk of being a big cynical meanie, I'm going to hazard the guess that shaving body hair became part of the 'basic grooming' kit as part of the whole keeping-razor-salesmen-employed thing . . . . . .
It basically goes like this:
Straight-razors lasted practically forever. So once a nice mid-19th century razor salesman had sold one to a household, that was it. No more sales potential to that house . .... Razor salesmen need regular employment, just like every other sales person . .. . . So, some smarty invented the first in a long line of disposable razors. Yay! Razor salesmen now had a reliable source of income.
This is a well-known narrative in the annals of American business development . . . . This is progress, innovation, making the world a better place for capitalism. Going from products built to last forever, but lacking that cradle-to-grave job 'protectionism' thing (yeah, *snicker*), to built-in obsolescence & garbage dumps taking over the world . .. . . (But ignore all that, it's unimportant.)
What matters is that the overall productivity of humanity was increased -- just remember that the next time you're hunched over, nicking yourself. You're doing your part for the economy . . . . .
[;)]
Eh. & let's not forget the significant function served by anything that makes people think they are innately in need of fixing & not beautiful & loveable in & of themselves . . . . . What would all the women do if they thought they were sexy, desirable, & etc, without buying a bunch of products & spending hours 'working to make themselves presentable', huh?
Remember, everyone (this stuff ain't just for ladies anymore), insecurity sells!!! People buy more stuff if they feel worse about themselves than if they feel better . . . . . . Neuroses are good for capitalism. Industry needs you lacking in self-esteem . . .. .
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ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss
So, how did shaving become part of "good grooming"? I mean, deodorant is so we don't smell bad, washing is so we don't get infection, cleaning teeth is so we don't get infection or smell bad. To me that is the definition of "good grooming". I brush my hair, but when I lived on the boat I didn't. Makeup? Are you kidding? Only on special occasions. I don't pluck, although vanity makes me get rid of any lil darkened peach fuzz.
But good grooming? I'm not being judgmental. *Truth is I"m somewhat lazy about anything beyond cleanliness and smelling good. Why is it good grooming? Lots of us are bad at it evidentally, specially in winter.
& the other thing?
Pahunk, yer killin' me, dude . .. .. . *bends over laughing* . . . . . I keep picturin' you shaving your legs & wrapping 'em 'round some guy . . . .
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