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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That image never gets old. But to contextualize it, check out the illustrated article "Pants Scientists and Bona Fide Cyber Ninjas: Tracing the Poetics of Cyberpunk Menswear":

…much of cyberpunk-influenced menswear justifies itself with function and utility as if such features were necessary for men to participate in fashion movements. I detect a change from the lone-wolf outlaws of original cyberpunk to militarized super-hero enforcers of the current mainstream, but also present a counterpoint to both in the guise of the cool, gray cyberpunk man: a “pants science” enthusiast who combines the fantasies of individualism and a low-key presentation to the hidden, almost science-fictional, functionalities of his clothing.

https://sfrareview.org/2020/12/13/50-4-15/

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

Now that was an interesting and completely unexpected read, thanks!

[–] retrolasered 6 points 1 day ago

He needs to get rid of those bullets and replace them with spare batteries