Have you ever wondered why women’s underwear often has that adorable little bow on the front? It’s not just for looks; there’s a nifty reason behind it.
Imagine it’s early morning, and the room is dark. You’re trying to put on your underwear, but it’s hard to tell the front from the back. Enter the trusty bow! As someone on Reddit pointed out, “That cute little addition serves as a tactile indicator,” making it easy to distinguish the front from the back. No more fumbling in the dark—just a quick touch and you’re set.
Back in the old days before elastic bands, underwear was held in place by ribbons threaded through eyelet lace at the top. Naturally, the ribbon was tied in the front for convenience. Before electricity, many had to get dressed by candlelight. Tying a ribbon behind your back in low light wasn’t practical, so tying it in the front made sense.
12 People Share the Things Men Can Do Freely but Women Are Typically Judged For
It was in 1920 that, after a century of marching, women finally gained the right to vote in the United States. Following this, many other countries around the world agreed to provide this right to women. This marked a significant change in history, however, there is still much to be done. We dug deep into Reddit to learn what opinions the community has regarding the differences in freedom between men and women, and these are some of their responses.
1. “Eating large amounts of food at a restaurant”
2. “Not shaving”
3. “Going topless”
4. “Aging”
5. “Weightlifting”
6. “Being overweight”
7. “Late-night parties”
8. “Wearing the same clothes for multiple occasions”
9. “Arguing. I’ve seen times where the man is flying off the handle, but a not even raised voice retort from a woman, and she’s called emotional.”
10. “Deciding not to have children”
11. “Shaving their head”
12. “Dating a younger partner”
Double standards can be really annoying sometimes. But there are some differences between men and women that even science agrees with.
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