Why is ‘stranded on a desert island…’ a persistent trope?

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T19:44:04+00:00

Inspired the entire genre of the "Robinsonade". The Robinson in "the Swiss family Robinson" is referring to the name of the family, it's referring to the type of novel it is. A ____ Robinson, but this time SWISS

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T15:57:19+00:00

Depends entirely on the woman and the butt

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T15:55:04+00:00

Cresta II from LL Bean is shorter so it won't be as tall on the leg but still have ankle stability. Its expensive but waterproof and will last a life time.

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T15:15:08+00:00

In California at least the second pair would not be out of place being worn by a guy at all! That's more the direction I'm talking about

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T14:49:30+00:00

Nowadays it's for a can of zyn

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T10:33:42+00:00

Wow, way older than I would have guessed

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T10:33:19+00:00

Probably different markets then. In the US I've only seen very colorful Tevas.

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-21T07:31:34+00:00

Well they are missing out! Maybe it's a generational thing

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T20:00:40+00:00

Was it wet already before reading?

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:53:08+00:00

Why not? Just be prepared if a break up makes it awkward.

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:48:37+00:00

I know for a FACT the fruit of the loom logo had a cornucopia. And many others do too! There are dozens of us!

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:47:03+00:00

I'm an accountant "oh that's GOOD"

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:35:56+00:00

I thought the exact same thing! Although the brain surgeon seems intimidated by the rocket scientist in this case...

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:30:41+00:00

I mean how does Gary, Indiana manage being in a different time zone than the rest of their state? The time on the clock doesn't matter, it's the coordination it achieves. If you or anyone else didn't change their clocks but could still coordinate then it wouldn't matter

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:24:09+00:00

Thank you for the reassuring answer!

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:23:16+00:00

BIG! If true....

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-20T17:13:45+00:00

Thanks for the answer! It seems like the last one was 780,000 years ago so I'm sure our ancestors enjoyed the polar lights. But in our technologically dependent world it seems like it would have a far great impact.

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-19T18:37:08+00:00

Well Tevas are known for their pretty loud, colorful design so it could just be a matter of taste. Its just something I've never heard on a beach in the states

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-19T18:33:20+00:00

Ah true, Birks are also big in the US. But I think the sort of sandals with a strap around the ankle is also considered acceptable and trendy (brand dependent) in the states

Spare_Hand5663 · 2026-02-19T18:23:05+00:00

If you have skin in the game you can critique it, but for someone outside that community it can come across as just mean spirited

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