The Hatpin Menace

The hatpin. At first glance, it’s a useful accessory. But this thin metal rod was also a Victorian women’s secret weapon: a self-defense against assault. We’re getting straight to the point today on WickWired.
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“Never Go Walking Without Your Hat Pin” by Elsa Lanchester
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[@lorrainekessel4633]

I think women should start wearing hat pins again as a symbol of our connection to our victorian sisters.

[@mlm2728]

in Egypt too, women has similar "things" to protect them...
(movie : "les femmes du bus 678")

[@solomonstello]

Hell no 😂

[@samlemons8053]

Never go walking out without your hat pin

[@magicbeetle2292]

Honestly I like this historical look on self defensne

[@magicbeetle2292]

@Braydon Joziah what?

[@nattynut93]

Came to see what hat pins looked like, ended up learning a lot about it. ❤️

[@jayjaycullen12]

I need a hat pin now! If not for the style but the history ❤

[@FiresideAngel]

Fantastic and insightful video! Thank you for sharing this historical tidbit!

[@brianfuller7691]

Hatpins were definitely to be taken seriously. Consider that this was not a small pin.

[@natashacoffey5227]

Low key need one in 2022

[@QuartzK]

Love this!!

[@isahenschen8827]

This is a wonderful video, thank you!!

[@franky.378]

The boy is so cute 😅

[@roshnikhader5661]

The name calling punishment was so dumb😂

[@DosYeobos]

I was going to be super disappointed if you didn’t include the song! Never go out without your hatpin ladies! 💅

[@CaptJackPal]

💜🤣

[@ladytino5715]

Where can I buy some

[@lilith573]

antique stores!!! I've found a couple long ones that are rather sharp!

[@sandrabentley1420]

Ebay, I sell them.

[@mlm2728]

Oh thank you very much, I understand why in "flatland" all women are LINES ^^