The Latest from Asia: Transit Body Armor

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Photo via The Gloss

Designer Siew Ming Cheng of National University of Singapore has devised a way to keep fellow transit passengers at a respectable distance. The Gloss reports:

“The ‘Spike Away’ vest is a flexible plastic suit of armor that is covered in three-inch long spikes and looks like something Lady Gaga would wear. The spikes are not actually harmful to strangers, but they definitely inspire people to stand as far away as possible.”

Is it sick to want the spikes to hurt just a little? Probably.

When “BACK THE FUCK OFF” isn’t enough …

Read the rest of the story at The Gloss.

h/t @tendersociety

Muni Missed Connection: Punk Guy

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Photo by Josh Shaw

Every once in a while, Muni riders emerge from their self-imposed bubbles. Even rarer: They see someone who catches their eye, and perhaps even their … libido.

Such a thing happened to Muni rider Adrianna.

I really wish I got that guy’s number on the Muni today
Please help me! He was tall, green eyes, had black converse on, has a lip piercing, and was soooo cute. I hope he has a tumblr and sees this. Dear Punk Guy, I want your number.
Sincerely,
The cute short girl with the braids and black beanie

Okay, Punk Guy and/or Punk Guy’s friends. Get on it!

Via Tumblr.

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