TIL Girls of the Kayan tribe start wearing neck rings at around 5 years old. The rings can stretch their necks to a length of about 15 inches (38 cm). (en.wikipedia.org)

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[-] Goretantath@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Ah, so THAT'S what they base vtuber neck lengths on!

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[-] this_1_is_mine@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It doesn't elongate the neck it actually shoves the shoulders and collarbone down. That's why they look a little like a wide based palm tree. The clavicle and scapula stay In place by the first rib but along the spine.

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