{"id":2540,"date":"2013-12-04T17:29:21","date_gmt":"2013-12-04T17:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2540"},"modified":"2013-12-04T17:29:21","modified_gmt":"2013-12-04T17:29:21","slug":"would-you-wear-a-spiked-waistcoat-on-the-tube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/would-you-wear-a-spiked-waistcoat-on-the-tube\/","title":{"rendered":"Would you wear a spiked waistcoat on the Tube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People who catch the Tube or other forms of public transport each day will be only too aware of the problems caused by overcrowding.<\/p>\n<p>Fighting for a little bit of space with dozens of other commuters is very much the norm across London and in other major cities in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>That is why designer Siew Ming Cheng has decided to create a brand new spiked waistcoat that helps people to create a bit of personal space.<\/p>\n<p>By threatening those around them with a sharp prod in the body, the suit will allow commuters to travel in comfort and with ample room.<\/p>\n<p>On her Behance profile, she explained trains are often crowded during peak hours, before asking: &quot;How can I protect my personal space? 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