It's all gone to shit

Pegged out

Model Cara Delevingne took a similar red-slogan-on-white-outfit approach, with a bullet-proof vest designed by Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri displaying the words "peg the patriarchy".

Steven McIntosh, entertainment reporter, BBC News

photo of Delavigne at Met Gala 2021 Getty Images
Delusions of relevance: Cara Delevingne looking like she desperately needs more sleep.

Ah yes, indeed. There's nothing quite like a privileged, vacuous, and inconsequential model wearing a provocative slogan to have absolutely no impact whatsoever. Other than getting their photograph selected by similarly vacuous and inconsequential entertainment reporters. At least the visibility's good for the career.

How about some truly inspirational slogans, though? Just for a change. Examples such as better pay for health workers, peg the narcissistic airheads, and get a proper job come to mind.

Come to think of it, I like the idea of shouting that last one from the sidelines. Roll on, Met Gala 2022!


A little context: Cara Jocelyn Delevingne was raised in Belgravia, an affluent area of central London. It's a place where the privileged live. The sort of people who are part of, or who do well from schmoozing with, the patriarchy. Jus' sayin'.