Style Theory: These Shoes can KILL!

The Style Theorists2 minutes read

High heels were tested as potential weapons in an experiment, with surprising results showing stilettos being the most effective in causing damage by penetrating the skull. Despite initial skepticism, the experiment concluded that the puncturing ability of heels, not just physical force, made them efficient weapons for self-defense.

Insights

  • Stilettos were found to be the most effective in causing damage to the skull, showcasing their potential lethality as weapons due to their puncturing ability.
  • The experiment revealed that the force exerted by shoes, particularly stilettos, was surprisingly efficient in penetrating the skull, challenging the initial belief that physical force like punching would be more effective in causing damage.

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Recent questions

  • Can high heels be used as weapons?

    Yes.

  • What factors affect the force of a shoe?

    Weight and surface area.

  • Which shoe style was most effective in the experiment?

    Stilettos.

  • How did the experiment compare shoes to fists as weapons?

    Shoes were surprisingly more effective.

  • What was the main takeaway from the experiment?

    Heels' puncturing ability was key.

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Summary

00:00

"Testing Shoes as Lethal Weapons"

  • The experiment aims to test if high heels can be used as weapons.
  • The term "killer heels" is explored, with a focus on their potential lethality.
  • The concept of using shoes for self-defense is discussed, with a mention of stilettos being akin to little knives.
  • The experiment involves testing various shoe styles to assess their impact on a human skull.
  • The weight and surface area of the shoes are considered as factors affecting the force they can deliver.
  • Five types of shoes are tested, including sandals, sneakers, wedges, chunky heels, and stilettos.
  • A force meter is used to measure the force exerted by each shoe during the experiment.
  • The experiment involves three individuals of different sizes and strengths taking swings with the shoes.
  • The results show that the weight of the person swinging the shoe also impacts the force delivered.
  • The experiment raises the question of whether using a shoe as a weapon is more effective than using fists.

10:19

"Stiletto Heels Crack Skulls in Experiment"

  • MatPat admits to punching a wall once in anger.
  • The results of the experiment were surprising.
  • Each person was able to generate double the force with a punch compared to a heavy wedge.
  • Different sizes of heels were used in the experiment.
  • Force distribution across surface area was a key factor in the experiment.
  • Stilettos were found to be the most effective in causing damage.
  • The experiment involved smashing human skull replicas with shoes.
  • The experiment aimed at targeting specific weak points on the skull.
  • The experiment successfully cracked the skull using a wedge and stiletto heels.
  • The experiment involved multiple heads and shoes, with varying results.

19:59

Heels penetrate skull with surprising ease.

  • By aiming at the soft spot of the head, the sutures, Steph was able to break through easily due to surface area.
  • The force used was akin to using the head of a hammer, surprising everyone with its effectiveness in penetrating the skull.
  • Stephanie successfully penetrated the skull with a stiletto heel in one blow, disproving initial skepticism about the heels' ability.
  • The experiment showcased that physical force wasn't the sole factor, but rather the puncturing ability of the heels that allowed them to penetrate the skull.
  • The conclusion was unexpected, as the team initially believed punching would be more effective, but the heels proved to be surprisingly efficient in penetrating the skull.
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