Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
ups.com...

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

flip flops on the beach are one thing. a guy wearing flip flops in
nordstroms is maybe something else.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Del Cecchi wrote:


flip flops on the beach are one thing. a guy wearing flip flops in
nordstroms is maybe something else.

I'm not allowed in Nordstroms. In fact, they would prefer that I cross
the street at the corner and walk down the other side of the block
rather than in front of their store. Ever since I gave up the
suit-and-tie-required management gigs years ago, I get to dress like I
want to.
My wife keeps threatening to sign me up for "What Not to Wear, Extreme
Edition".

As long as a person's clothes provide at least the legally required
miniscule of modesty and that person isn't deliberately dressing to
**** somebody off, I say go for it. Anybody inclined to take me up on
my standing offer of a Seattle area boatride for out of state NG'ers on
vacation here can darn well wear whatever they want- as long as the
shoes don't screw up the hull or the deck. :-)

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...

On 15 Oct 2006 19:17:06 -0700, "Frogwatch"
wrote:

I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.

For the record, flip flops are not considered shoes - they are
considered "hygienic accessories".

Definition - Metrosexual: a heterosexual male who has a strong
aesthetic sense and inordinate interest in appearance and style,
similar to that of homosexual males.

You are a redneck metrosexual years ahead of his time.

Probably drives a retro Mustang, too.

Eisboch

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Hey Chuck, I think the subject was the flip-flops, not bashing Fox News! A
few months ago, NBC had a piece about metrosexual men getting their bodies
waxed. I wonder what NBC would think if Mohammed showed up with his body
nicely waxed? Is there a difference in masculinity if Brian Williams waxes
and O'Reilly doesn't?

It appears as though you were looking to take a shot at Fox. That's OK.
Just keep in mind that at least Fox News will report the stories, not cover
them up.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...

Frogwatch wrote:
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

LOL

Eisboch

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Can we conclude anything about flip flips from the fact that Jimmy Buffet is
very successful?