Darwin's Peacock - Topic of the day 5/12/24

"The sight of a feather in a peacock’s tail, whenever I gaze at it, makes me feel sick," said Darwin, who initially struggled to recognize the purpose of such extravagance surviving natural selection. What fashion choices feel like "peacocking" today? Are you driven by the choice to stand out (for attraction or otherwise), or do you prefer dressing within a common, recognizable, or practical language?
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