I love that so many incels got murdered by hatpins that they needed to institute hatpin control laws because women were packing 2 foot long pins with blades.
I have a small collection of hatpins, and while their history as weapon isn't the main reason, it's not not a reason either. I mostly think they're pretty and enjoy my collection in my hatpin holder as an allergy-friendly bouquet that never wilts. I also use them when I wear hats sometimes, which is very practical. But it's also fun to know I'm wearing a very pretty weapon in my pretty hat.
I love that so many incels got murdered by hatpins that they needed to institute hatpin control laws because women were packing 2 foot long pins with blades.
I have a small collection of hatpins, and while their history as weapon isn't the main reason, it's not not a reason either. I mostly think they're pretty and enjoy my collection in my hatpin holder as an allergy-friendly bouquet that never wilts. I also use them when I wear hats sometimes, which is very practical. But it's also fun to know I'm wearing a very pretty weapon in my pretty hat.