“The umbrella is the pinnacle of mankind’s collective wisdom, the result of its effort to block the great natural phenomenon known as rain. More than any other part of technology, this must be a clear symbol of defiance against nature. I suppose clothes might be up there too, as a way of fighting against nature’s changes in temperature, but they’re seen as so essential that they don’t feel very defiant, wouldn’t you agree? But the umbrella! Now, that’s a different matter entirely. Can’t you feel the will of the person who made it, shouting ‘I shan’t let you get me wet, you damn rain!’ at the heavens? And so efficient as well! Who would have thought a frame of wire and a little bit of cloth would be able to stand against rain, that which soaks everything on Earth?”
— Christopher Chareau deRed - BACCANO! 1933 THE SLASH ~Bloody to Fair~
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