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May 24 2005 2 Comments

Sleeve related slumber

With an early (but very strong) entry for the dullest and most pointless research project of the year, Bunka Women’s University professor Teruko Tamura studied the relationship between summer temperatures and the length of men’s sleeves.

In a report that must make for an absolutely riveting read, it was found that about 20 percent of men still wear long sleeves when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees. Women on the other hand are quick to adopt more suitable summer wear. Captivating stuff I think you’ll agree.

japanese shirt
A long sleeve shirt

To acquire these frankly fascinating facts, Tamura-san and her team spent 10 days in June 2001 filming near Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku station. And from their footage they were able to check the clothing of 7,132 sweltering and sweaty men, and 3,699 cool and collected women. This sleeve-based information was then meticulously matched with temperature data from the Meteorological Agency.

japanese shirt
A cooler short sleeve one

Needless to say no life altering findings were uncovered, but Teruko “Temperature” Tamura did conclude that, “Men still seem to be bound by the custom to wear long sleeves even when it’s uncomfortable. Wearing long sleeves when the temperature goes above 25 is unpleasant and is bound to decrease productivity.”

So there you go. Research money very well spent.

Categorized: Fashion, General

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  1. debx says

    5/27/2005 at 9:18 pm

    i didnt realise it was that difficult for men to dress more appropriately when the temperatures are higher…. …

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  2. Sam says

    8/15/2005 at 8:04 pm

    Toooo much science will make a fool out of anyone.

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