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ash_274 t1_iwgj2h5 wrote

They’re supposed to be hats.

Some people on social media say, “you know, they kind of look like a clitoris” and this teacher responded, “well, it should be redesigned to look more anatomically correct”

They’re anthropomorphized hats.

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PermanentTrainDamage t1_iwh6u89 wrote

If the French are going to pick a hat to represent them, wouldn't the beret be more iconic?

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ash_274 t1_iwhrv71 wrote

They looked at their history and asked themselves, "What were the people wearing when they were lopping off bourgeoisie heads?"

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cassiclock t1_iwi9ali wrote

The last time the people were truly happy. Feels like a warning and I love it

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ididntunderstandyou t1_iwjcdjf wrote

No, one of the main symbols of France is La Marianne - meant to be the allegory of the French Republic, the democracy that followed the revolution. Most paintings of the revolution have her in it. And she wears that red peasant’s hat. The beret is a stereotype, sure. But has no meaning in France.

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AUniquePerspective t1_iwkoto8 wrote

La Mariane always has her tits out which is why so many people haven't noticed her hat.

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