Fashion Board 5-7-04 to 6-9-04

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Apparently, they are in:

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/18/fashion/18FRON.html

Do any guys here wear neckerchiefs? Do you know anyone who does? Is this something I could actually get away with, other than on my way to and from spin class?

I suppose it could work with that little sailor suit you like so much. But what will the kids at Yellow Rat Bastard say???

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I just want to know what my options are.

To look just a little too self-consciously wannabe eurotrash, or not.

If it makes you feel any better, Katie Couric wore one this morning, and perhaps given the slight poofiness of it, it was unflattering.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by sunnybunny
Do you mean in what context is it being used?

"as the Bob and Flint may agree from time to time."

and you are taking out the hyphens, not putting them in, right? or is there some archaic form (like, not using preps at the ends of sentences) that you have chosen to use instead?

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I will not invite you to spin class.

Is "spin class" some sort of euphemism or inside joke that I am missing?

To clarify, I am not suggestng that I actually do want to get away with wearing a neckerchief. But, if this fashion trend is widely accepted and even admired by some, I suppose I would consider it. I just want to know what my options are.

Never wear a striped neckerchief with plaid pants.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I do not care for the look.

Me neither.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by ironweed
I suppose it could work with that little sailor suit you like so much. But what will the kids at Yellow Rat Bastard say???

You simple little man. This question was obviously not directed at the nervously-scurrying-about, relaxed-fit, khaki Dockers set, of which you are the platonic ideal. I would never dream of suggesting that you wear anything that would make you uncomfortable, which I imagine would be anything that might look out of place in a 5th grade classroom in Toledo, Ohio, circa 1955. Instead, I urge you to ignore any discussion on this board of "fashion" or "trends." I know how these types of discussion get you all twitchy and sweaty. When these discussions come up, just run to your law firm fridge and grab some of the yummy margarine and Wonder Bread sandwiches with the crusts cut off that you find so comforting, and it will all be better.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Is "spin class" some sort of euphemism or inside joke that I am missing?

Not that I am aware of.

Never wear a striped neckerchief with plaid pants.

You simple little man. This question was obviously not directed at the nervously-scurrying-about, relaxed-fit, khaki Dockers set, of which you are the platonic ideal. I would never dream of suggesting that you wear anything that would make you uncomfortable, which I imagine would be anything that might look out of place in a 5th grade classroom in Toledo, Ohio, circa 1955. Instead, I urge you to ignore any discussion on this board of "fashion" or "trends." I know how these types of discussion get you all twitchy and sweaty. When these discussions come up, just run to your law firm fridge and grab some of the yummy margarine and Wonder Bread sandwiches with the crusts cut off that you find so comforting, and it will all be better.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
[indicating that like raouaouaoaol, he was just looking for validation]

PLF, you will look so hot in that neckerchief. and if anyone can pull off a purple/orange/pink plaid combined with yellow/green stripe combo, it is you, kitten.

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
You simple little man.

Why all the hostility? I think everyone will mostly agree that I'm largely correct that you're already working the only look that works for you, as evidenced by this photo from our last GA outing:



Just love yourself, and know you are special. That's all I've ever wanted for you. So why the sourpuss?

[Pretty Little Flower]

Well, this little exchange has been very informative. Very informative indeed.

Non-exclusive list of friends:

ltl/fb

Non-exclusive list of enemies:

ironweed

[Atticus Grinch]

. . . the school tells your daughter she has to stay in the principal's office until she sees fit to take out her banned facial piercings, and you say something like "Let them stand up for what they believe in."

Hey, dumbass --- your daughter is getting punished for a dress code violation, and her grades are suffering. Can you name the thing she "believe[s] in"?

I realize there's a chance that 100% of the LWOK and maybe 30% of the LWK are going to say it's none of the school's friggin' business what kids wear, but most parents don't want their kids to make permanent body alterations at age 13 and are relieved that schools back up this parenting decision. When the minority of parents who favor body alteration take on this policy as a matter of "free speech," they make the policy go away and signal to kids that being jackasses about a rule gets results. They're ruining a system of parent-school cooperative repression and conformity that has worked for 150 years.

If dress code violations are free speech, don't come crying to the VP when your daughter volunteers for the Offensive Line Gangbang Webcam --- that's free speech, too. "Let them stand up for what they believe in."

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Is "spin class" some sort of euphemism or inside joke that I am missing?
Never wear a striped neckerchief with plaid pants.

I always wondered why they called it spinning and not what it really is - stationary bike riding.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
. . . the school tells your daughter she has to stay in the principal's office until she sees fit to take out their banned facial piercings, and you say something like "Let them stand up for what they believe in."

Hey, dumbass --- your daughter is getting punished for a dress code violation, and her grades are suffering. Can you name the thing she "believe[s] in"?

I realize there's a chance that 100% of the LWOK and maybe 30% of the LWK are going to say it's none of the school's friggin' business what kids wear, but most parents don't want their kids to make permanent body alterations at age 13 and are relieved that schools back up this parenting decision. When the minority of parents who favor body alteration take on this policy as a matter of "free speech," they make the policy go away and signal to kids that being jackasses about a rule gets results. They're ruining a system of parent-school cooperative repression and conformity that has worked for 150 years.

If dress code violations are free speech, don't come crying to the VP when your daughter volunteers for the Offensive Line Gangbang Webcam --- that's free speech, too. "Let them stand up for what they believe in."

It's two nose piercings that they can wear to high school and the school up until this year had, despite the rule, ignored facial piercings that appeared during the last weeks of school.

What's the mom supposed to do, rip the piercing out? The kids appear to be aware of the results of their actions (grades falling) and may very likely be aware that pre-high school grades don't matter for shit so why not get the rebellion out of the way before it counts?

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Offensive Line Gangbang Webcam

Cite please.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I hear Horatio Sanz is planning to make a movie out of his most memorable charater, . . . um . . . ah . . . fuck it. He's not making a movie.

Which is probably why SNL is bypassing the inevitable "Best of Horatio Sanz" DVD and going directly to "Best of Christopher Walken" this Saturday.