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Thursday, 3 February 2011

Egyptian Ingenuity in Action

The protesters in Tahrir Square have resorted to a variety of headgear to protect themselves

3 comments:

Diamond Mair said...

Explains a LOT about that whole annual Nile delta flooding looked forward to for so many centuries ....................

Semper Fi'
DM

Anonymous said...

The head wrap worn by Sikh was originally a poor man's helmet. Gotta make due when what you have on hand when in a logistically constrained situation.

Semper Fi.

Diamond Mair said...

Which made sense when one was {hopefully} fighting an enemy with dull swords - but empty plastic bottles? pastries & Saran Wrap? a paving stone? a laundry basket? {The cardboard box over the turban looks as though it would offer SOME protection ;-) }

Semper Fi'
DM