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Re(1): Rubber thongs. IP: 120.159.172.172 Posted on 15/9/2025 at 06:41:53 PM by Geoff Unicomb
Hi Bob. I remember it well. We were told that toe rot and all other types of horrific ailments would be a result of wearing 'flip flops', aka 'Japanese riding boots'. We were also told that we would never walk with a straight back, would continually fall over and be maimed for life. Well, I feel now, that the predictions of the 'climate emergency' are following a very close parallel. Replies: