What we’ll wear in space

So, what was the logic of the single arm emerging from the chest?

Mechanix Illustrated - Jan 1956

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Posted By: Alex - Tue May 28, 2019
Category: Fashion | Space Travel | 1950s

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I don't know why, but I'm reminded of a bit of doggerel I read years ago:

I sit on the floor and pick my nose
and dream exotic dreams
Of dragons who dress in rubber clothes
and trolls who do it in teams

Posted by KDP on 05/28/19 at 09:08 AM

That's an orally transmitted version of a verse from the Tolkien parody Bored of the Rings.

Posted by Dr. Fian on 05/28/19 at 09:17 AM

Halloween costume idea for me!

agent j

Posted by agent j on 05/28/19 at 05:34 PM

It seems to be a left arm at that.

Posted by ges on 05/28/19 at 09:25 PM

Perhaps they assumed the leak will be from an alien intrusion. The suit design is intended to scare the buggars away.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 05/30/19 at 10:01 AM

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