The Blessing of the Bras

June 1986: "Buddhist priests blessed 200,000 used brassieres yesterday in a temple memorial service for cast-off underwear."

Tampa Tribune - June 8, 1986

Philadelphia Daily News - June 7, 1986

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Apr 09, 2018
Category: Religion | Underwear | 1980s

Comments

I've always thought of them as torture devices. Sort of like wearing an athletic supporter full time, binding and moisture laden.

Posted by KDP on 04/09/18 at 09:10 AM

Why would anyone bless garbage? There must have been a future use -- perhaps for highway impact barriers.

Posted by Virtual on 04/09/18 at 11:25 AM

Those are not garbage. Those are the fallen, the trustworthy supports for cumbersome breasts. Day and night, they stood watch over sore backs, perverted bosses and nipple chafing. They have endured washing machines, pet claws, toddler tugging and harsh soaps without complaints. They may now rest and their watch is over.

Posted by Yudith on 04/09/18 at 11:56 AM

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