Posted on 10/23/2007 1:40:37 PM PDT by Stoat
Shoe's that ... designer hides with only her feet poking out
CANNY Japanese folk have found a way to hide from muggers – by disguising themselves as VENDING MACHINES.
They wear this amazing cloth outfit which transforms from a skirt to look like a Coca-Cola dispenser.
Then they blend into the background to dodge muggers plaguing the streets of Tokyo. The only giveaway is the pair of feet sticking out of the bottom.
Designer Aya Tsukioka, 29, said the outfits were inspired by ancient ninjas, who wore black robes to blend in with the night. She added: “It is just easier for Japanese to hide. Making a scene would be too embarrassing.”
Her other creations include a back-pack that looks like a fire hydrant and a manhole cover shoulder bag.
Amazing ... cloth outfit as skirt before transformation
Cool ... Aya shows outfit transformation
Fizzing clever ... disguise blends in
I can beat that...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OQWxIrSRDQQ
LOL. I wonder if the swan dress that Bjork wore was an Iceland disguise.
Ah, but what would the French do in this situation????
Yes, hiding from danger is the epitome of cool.
Yep.
Hopefully there are still a few left who have enough love for their fellow human beings that they might consider helping the victim of a violent crime rather than simply trying to hide, like a scared little rabbit.
Sadly, there appears to be no widespread embarrassment that an invention such as this would even be considered. From the New York Times' version of this story:
But the devices’ creators also argue that Japan’s ideas about crime prevention are a product of deeper cultural differences. While Americans want to protect themselves from criminals, or even strike back, the creators say many Japanese favor camouflage and deception, reflecting a culture that abhors self-assertion, even in self-defense.
Fearing Crime, Japanese Wear the Hiding Place - New York Times
Yes, hiding from danger is the epitome of cool.
Yep.
The Sun's complimentary descriptions of this invention are one of the reasons why I chose the Sun version out of dozens available on this story.....that and that they included a photo sequence of the actual transformation....most other articles just showed the 'garment' in the 'camouflage' configuration.
It seems that the Sun's writers, or at least some of them, find the notion of sticking their heads in the sand to avoid unpleasantness quite appealing. Very telling and very sad.
Disguise themselves as a Muslim "youth"?
Just better hope that no one needs change to call the President.
BTW, if anyone drops off any empty soda cans, they can bring them to Michigan and get 10 cents back. Maybe offer to drive the overflow mail ship on Mother's Day.
“Hey, this Mountain Dew tastes like warm piss!”
I shoulda read your post before I made my "warm piss" remark. It would have fit better. "Hey, I selected Miller. This tastes like Bud Light!"
This little kitten tries to disguise itself as a drink... ;^P
Tell me we still live in a sane world,,,please..
Can't do it, sorry. :-(
Oh, those silly Japanese... they’re so weird but still so loveable, or maybe they’re loveable because of the weirdly cute things they do.
It even seems to INCREASE the number of muggers and thugs!
GREAT pic, thank you :-)
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