Curious aesthetic tastes are constantly challenging public perceptions. According to a report by the American media outlet Vice News on June 2nd, an Australian online celebrity specimen maker sewed mouse specimens onto womens underwear. These products were sold as so-called fashion art pieces, with global delivery options also offered. This seemingly absurd product quickly became popular online, but it also sparked concerns from the public.
According to reports, the brand Rat Oddity Gizzard was founded by a specimen artist. This brand specializes in creating various exotic animal specimens as craft items. In October last year, the brands designer had an idea of creating something unique. She decided to sew a rat specimen onto womens underwear. The finished product was then posted on social media, and it quickly became popular.
Mouse Specimen Underwear – Social Media Platforms
The creator named this product LingeRATs. The design was originally intended for non-daily use. However, many people still want to try wearing it as a surprise for their partners, or to deliberately scare them. Currently, this product is available for sale. The price of a single unit is 190 Australian dollars, which is approximately 923 yuan.
According to reports from American news websites such as odditycentral.com, the creators stated that this type of underwear cannot be washed in water. Washing would damage the structure of the mouse skin and the internal parts of the specimen. If you must wear it, it is recommended to use a protective pad on the inner side to keep it clean. If cleaning is necessary, only wet cloths should be used to wipe the surface. They advised buyers to display this item as a piece of art, rather than wearing it directly on the body.
In addition to creating underwear for mice, her works also include mice-themed lighting fixtures and fire starters. She has been questioned regarding the use of real animal bodies in her creations. She claims that she has made every effort to ensure that such creative practices are as ethical as possible.
Mouse Specimen Candle Stand – Social Media Platforms
She stated that all the raw materials for producing these mice were purchased from a compliant breeding farm on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. This merchant has been supplying pet owners and zoos in Australia for a long time. They adhere to strict ethical and biosecurity standards, ensuring that animals are treated humanely. The finished mice are then distributed in the form of frozen pet food.
However, many netizens do not agree with this approach. Some users said, I respect your artistic creation, but the source of these mice cannot be considered humane. In fact, humane sourcing should involve using mice that die naturally. Your purchasing method essentially encourages hunting, and the animal carcasses are then used inappropriately for making underwear.
In the face of accusations, the producer responded that the frozen mice purchased were not intended for artistic purposes. All eight pets at home were fed these mice. The supplier was carefully selected through multiple evaluations, and it turned out to be a pet food provider that meets industry standards.
