scare away perverts with minimum hassle and without attracting attention." I can see it now: a woman standing in a crowded subway car feels the all-too-familiar sensation of a hand on her butt. She rolls her eyes and pulls out her cellphone, balancing in high heels and juggling a cup of coffee and newspaper as she relays the (text) message without looking up from what she's reading. All in a day's work, ladies. It's kind of refreshing to see support for the idea that women should react against harassment instead of ignoring it. Unfortunately, the makers of this groping deterrent also think it's undesirable to draw attention to your situation. The application assumes that harassment is a personal thing, and that it's best kept between you and the guy whose hand is on your ass. Another related Japanese design innovation is a skirt that unfolds so that the wearer can disguise herself as a vending machine (it must be seen to be believed) as a way to hide from attackers. Fashion designer Aya Tsukioka has also made a purse that looks like a manhole cover; it can be thrown down on the ground (and thereby camouflaged, keeping its contents safe) in the case of an attempted robbery. While it might be