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- From: winsor@geek.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (js)
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- Subject: Re: a tiny bit more out
- Date: 16 Nov 1992 22:22:01 GMT
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- References: <1992Nov8.181132.2502@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu> <1992Nov13.192335.4575@infodev.cam.ac.uk> <1e1djtINN53j@cuda.add.itg.ti.com> <1992Nov14.142347.25874@news.acns.nwu.edu>
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- In article <1992Nov14.142347.25874@news.acns.nwu.edu>, Albert-Lunde@nwu.edu (Albert Lunde) writes:
- |> In article <1e1djtINN53j@cuda.add.itg.ti.com>
- |> winsor@geek.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (js) writes:
- |> >
- |> >Allright. A really stupid question:
- |> >
- |> >*WHAT* is lycra, anyway?!
- |> >
- |> Lycra, also known as spandex, is a synthetic fiber commonly blended with
- |> cotton or nylon to make stretch fabrics. It is used in such things as
- |> leggings and leotards, which are esteemed for their esthetic effects,
- |> such as a sprayed-on-like-paint fit, and a...*um*... sensual feel.
- |>
- |> It is the subject of the news group alt.lycra which has had a sporadic
- |> existance for several months now.
- |>
- |> It is also one of the other things which reminds me why I am bisexual...
- thanks! I think I need to try shedding the jeans and try some of this Lycra
- stuff for a thrill...
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