I wonder if this is where it started

I knew he was up to some good.

It's called a manzier

I remember that action figure. It's supposed to be some sort of battle armor, but you're right. It does look like a sports bra.

No. Even I'm not old enough to remember her. Had to look it up...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Jorgensen
[quote]...she obtained special permission to undergo a series of operations beginning in 1952...
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