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I'm guessing for one of the same reasons they were used originally. From that town and gown wiki article [1]: > The gown also served as a social symbol, as it

I'm guessing for one of the same reasons they were used originally. From that town and gown wiki article [1]: > The gown also served as a social symbol, as it was impractical for physical manual work. The gowns symbolize that graduates are now above physical manual labor and are destined for greater things (Starbucks barista) [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_and_gown https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_and_gown

thinkingemote 4y ago
I wonder what today's version of the gown would be. Something that would be impractical for both service work (barista) and brain work (prompt engineer). Maybe ski gloves or a sling or maybe a respirator with sunglasses.
- williamdclt 4y ago
  Simply a suit and tie, maybe?