Lipstick and "high-heeled shoes that make tapping sounds" have reportedly been banned in Kota Baru, Malaysia to "prevent rape" and "protect the women's dignity and morals."
This is fantabulous idea—because, as we all know from our history books, there was no rape until lipstick and high heels were invented.
And, I don't know about you other gals, but I've always felt my dignity was most vibrant when my self-expression was being denied.
[H/T to Shaker Steph.]
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