• pet the cat, walk the dog@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    I remember reading in passing about some biker chicks, from when it was supposed to be men’s occupation. They got an advice from someone older: that men would hardly believe that women belonged on bikes at all — so to properly dunk on men, these gals needed to ride well while also looking good. Cue high-heel boots and the whole fashion outfit.

    It might be a bit of a similar situation with Scully, seeing as she was a trailblazer character.

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      10 hours ago

      High heels were originally worn by men when they rode horses. The pronounced heel helped lock into stirrups.

      I imagine heels also help lock into motorcycle pegs.