The Cosmic Eyelash Rule (was Small rant about cosmetics' ads)

[pbnesbit at msn.com]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., rainy_lilac at y... wrote:
> Actually outlining the eyes in kohl is very ancient. It was thought 
to 
> enhance ones vision and protect the eyes from the glare of the sun. 
It 
> almost the rule in the ancient Neart East. It was also done by both 
> men and women in India because it was considered very sexually 
> attractive-- if you wnated to flirt with someone it was good to 
make 
> your eyes very noticable!!
> 
> 

The Fulani of Africa still do it.  In Fulani culture, it's the *men* 
who use kohl and other things to make themselves up to be handsome 
for the women.  I must admit, they are some of the most beautiful men 
I've ever seen.

Peace & Plenty, 

Parker
(who has long black eyelashes that don't need curling *or* mascara)