(perhaps the earliest) written reference to fishnet as an erotic device can be found in the Westcar Papyrus, specifically the tale of Baufra – which is expanded in the 'Wonder of Djadjaemankh'. Fishnet stockings are commonplace roller derby regalia. DC Comics features two superheroines who have incorporated fishnet stockings into their crime-fighting costume, Black Canary and Zatanna. Cucumber Sandwiches & Fishnet Tights, a book by Margaret Walker (2006). The Stray Cats recorded a song entitled "Fishnet Stockings" on their European debut album in 1981. Some characters from Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja wear undershirts made of fishnet. Nearly every major character in The Rocky Horror Picture Show is seen wearing fishnets during the film. In the anime and manga One Piece the surgeon of the pirate crew Thriller Bark, Dr. Hogback, wears a fishnet shirt. His character and the whole Thriller Bark are based on horror movies, so he may be based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show itself. Nico Robin in the Thriller Bark arc wears fishnet stockings. Kalifa of CP9 also wears fishnets. Zambai of the Franky Family wears fishnets under his armor. "Fishnet Inc" is a cast which performs live before and during the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Naro Theater in Norfolk, Virginia. It is named after the fishnets worn in the movie. Morris Day recorded the song "Fishnet" for the album Daydreaming in 1987. The song had airplay on several urban contemporary stations and ultimately reached No. 23 on the Billboard charts during 1988. The title and/or content of the song made airplay very limited in some cities. The song was remixed for a club mix album in 1994, and Day added a live version to his It's About Time album in 2004. See also Underwear fetishism References External links Fetish clothing Hosiery Knitted fabrics Net fabrics