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M ELEY · 23rd September 2009, 05:19 AM

It is interesting that it was so ritualistic and not ever done for camouflage purposes, apparently? Although, I am told that placing dark paint under the eyes decreases the glare from the sun, right? Just like football players...which strangely brings us back to Green Bay!

23rd September 2009, 05:19 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	It is interesting that it was so ritualistic and not ever done for camouflage purposes, apparently? Although, I am told that placing dark paint under the eyes decreases the glare from the sun, right? Just like football players...which strangely brings us back to Green Bay!