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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

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[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I could never get a straight answer. I think it's fashion.

[–] EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If it’s the women in your life, then yes. They are the epitome of turbo-dork when it comes to eyewear.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

You know, we're generalising, but you've got a point. None of my male friends have glasses in any kinds of shapes other than "boring grey ovoid."

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 7 months ago

I have to wear them every day with any outfit at any occasion, it sounds silly to choose something flashy.

[–] EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

It’s not the shape, it’s just the transitions themselves. Aesthetically, sunglasses have a handful of popular styles. Whatever frames you have for your regular vision correction, most likely aren’t one of those styles.