[Revisit] Designing Women S3 E5 - Let’s Take These Babies on a Test Drive

This one is a Salina favorite. When Mary Jo contemplated a breast augmentation back in season 3, episode 5, it basically became one big ole, double D-sized breference. 

That led to the “Extra Sugar” dedicated to the one and only brassiere. AKA the over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder. AKA the bra. It’s fascinating, y’all!

Extra reads are on deck for those who want to do their own reading:

Caresse Crosby, Brazen Inventor of the Brassiere | Mental Floss 

The First Bra Was Made of Handkerchiefs - The Atlantic 

Bra History: How A War Shortage Reshaped Modern Shapewear : NPR 

10 Facts About Bras That Everyone Should Know 

10 Bra Facts You Didn't Know, Because This Garment Has An Interesting History 

30 interesting facts about bras! (List) | Useless Daily: Facts, Trivia, News, Oddities, Jokes and more!

And some additional reads: 

• Timeline: The long, risque history of Atlanta's nightlife

• Video Chat Is Helping Us Stay Connected in Lockdown. But the Tech Was Once a 'Spectacular Flop'  and A YouTube video about the Sony photo-sending phone

• Breast Implant Safety 

Come on y’all, let’s get into it! 

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