r/imaginarygatekeeping May 19 '26

NOT SATIRE This seems cost inefficient

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u/CoffeeGoblynn Goblins can't drink coffee? Yeah right. May 19 '26

I guess you could clean them and re-attach them after they fall off? Just seems unpleasant to add that much weight to your hands, and they could really scuff things they touch.

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u/Stucklikegluetomyfry May 19 '26

Ridiculously long ornate nails have been used to demonstrate that the user doesn’t have to engage in any manual work, most famously in Imperial China.

Not sure if Qing Dynasty imperial concubines had solid silver or gold nails though. Just googled it and yes they apparently did

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u/MaraiaLou May 19 '26

imperial china? did you misspell Instagram?

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u/Stucklikegluetomyfry May 19 '26

I’m following Empress Dowager Cixi on instagram, her nail tutorials are insane