It is a short thought of me when it comes to bring up one topic that I think it was funny. One thing that comes up on my mind is about sunglasses, or you can say "Kacamata Hitam." According to Wikipedia literally, the term of sunglasses is to prevent damaged eyes due to the brightness of sunlight.
Sunglasses or sun glasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. They can sometimes also function as a visual aid, as variously termed spectacles or glasses exist, featuring lenses that are colored, polarized or darkened. In the early 20th century they were also known as sun cheaters (cheaters being an American slang term for glasses).[1]
Well, as you can see, it is very logical right? Sunglasses are good to protect your eyes from eye damage and help you protect under sunlight exposure. But the unofficial rule doesn't quite happen in Jakarta street culture, specifically to middle class citizens from B-D who mainly prefers to take public transportation daily. This morning, I tried to wear my sunglasses and guess what? Many people stared. In a weird way. How ironic it is when this is a tropical climate while the culture seems contradicting.
