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We have a long history of celebrating violence by designing weapons that look really fucking cool while killing each other. How are you today?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Is it that there aren't many decorative tools, or is it just that people overlook them because the weapons are 'cooler'?

Ancient Egyptians made beautiful cosmetic palettes, the Greeks and Romans made beautiful pottery - examples of highly decorative tools are everywhere, including in museums, but they don't get highlighted as often because most people would rather see ornately carved swords and shields.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The real question: why did we stop the tradition of designer weapons?

"Sir, I neutralized the threat with my sequin and diamond studded sniper rifle."

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

We didn't, we just exclusively sell them a kiosks in malls now.

Mall ninja stuff is for sure what happens when mass production gets in to decorative weapons.