Monday, 9 September 2013

Eyecandy Monday: the Theiss Titillation Theory

Theiss originals :-)

William Ware Theiss, costume designer for the original Star Trek series, gave his name to the Theiss Titillation Theory:  the sexiness of an outfit is directly proportional to the perceived likelihood of it accidentally slipping off. In fact, a precarious outfit is MORE titillating than actual nudity. It's not what you see - it's what you might see that counts.

(Who, after all, was not hypnotised by that bloody irritating Kylie video?)


Today's Eyecandy Monday honours that legacy:


And here's some oldies that bear repeating:


Does it apply to male clothing as well? Oh yes ...
Next week, I think ;-)

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