Threats emerge from bras and go spung

[randy_byers]

The emerging threat of brassierofascism:

"An unidentified actress was preparing to board a flight to Las Vegas when she tripped on a carry-on strap, fell to the carpet, and exploded."

Thanks to mr. juarez for alerting me to this new danger.

Comments

[marykaykare.livejournal.com]

Jordin says, "It does give a new meaning to burning your bra."

MKK

[randy-byers.livejournal.com]

Ha! "Stand back, or the bra gets it!"

[holyoutlaw.livejournal.com]

Actually, the link made me wish I'd read The Puppet Masters at 10. Oooooweeee!

[randy-byers.livejournal.com]

Yes, I read it in my late 20s, I think, and by then my imagination was not so excitable. I seem to recall rolling my eyes a fair bit, in fact. On the other hand, I did read the Burroughs Mars books at the proper age to appreciate that the Red Martians ran around stark raving nude all the time.

[kalimac.livejournal.com]

It's the entirely plausible interpretation of Heinlein which really makes that post.

[randy-byers.livejournal.com]

That's certainly a masterstroke, and of course makes it all very fannish. The exploding breast implant makes me think of the old Fantomas serials I've been watching.

[kateyule.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, Bruce Schneier points out that the TSA ("Vigilant. Effective. Efficient") wants us all to take certain steps for the collective good:

We encourage everyone to pack gel-filled bras in their checked baggage.

[randy-byers.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess I'll have to get one before I fly to LA. I must confess with a red face that I'd never heard of gel-filled bras before this story. Are they anything like a jelly donut?