ericrodman101
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I am thinking of stories which examine social rules and norms and how they might stem from older ideas and habits. For example, is a lipsticked mouth a representation of female genitalia? Or does a neck tie point to the penis? And why have some previous norms and practices died out? Think of the codpiece which developed over time into an exaggerated penis display. For example, in some societies man wear penis gourds to highlight and celebrate their penises as symbols of their manhood and virility. Imagine today's society where everything else is normal except that men wear penis gourds on the outside of their trousers and suits. How would things be different or the same?