PLEASE WEAR SHOES IN PUBLIC!

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2003-04-14 01:40pm

Those foam cheap ass flip flops are HORRIBLE. Especially when I see women strolling the streets of NYC with those things on. DO they have ANY CLUE what kind of filth is on those streets and sidewalks, seriously, the thought repulses me. And for extra sceeviness try seeing these girls in flip flops in the SUBWAYS - YIKES are you asking for some mutant infection to latch on to your toes?! And pretty feet just are not done justice in those damn flip flops.

Usually its the tourists though, them or college girls. Most other women have the decency to wear real sandals or proper footwear. Definately one of my peeves of the summer.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2003-04-14 02:35pm

You haven't seen stupid until you've seen people wearing flip flops with socks on in the winter. Flip flops are good for two things--walking to and from the pool and as poor man's shower shoes when you have to use a dorm shower (better to look stupid than to pick up some kind of foot herpes or man-eating fungus from the asshat in there before you).

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2003-04-14 05:00pm

LoL, I've been known to wear socks with my black flip flops. Granted it wasn't fucking winter. To the original post, sometimes I'll see some fuckers walk around barefoot, and since the weather is hitting hot temps, I'm going to venture out and guess that I'll be seeing some barefoot mother fuckers in the Kroger.

aphexmonster · Post by **aphexmonster** » 2003-04-14 05:24pm

Superman wrote:It's this crappy ass northern California college town of Chico. Next to this one is a shitty welfare tweaker town called Oroville. Lots of crackheads that sometimes venture out here. They often wear no shoes.

You must live pretty close to me then =/ ...

saddly enough, i know exactly what hes talking about ... some people have no regard for letting people see their filthy travelling epidermis

aphexmonster · Post by **aphexmonster** » 2003-04-14 05:29pm

BrYaN19kc wrote:There is nothing more disgusting than to walk into Wal-Mart and see a fat woman in a tube-top with curlers "UNDER" her arms.

ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Bad mental picture >_<;;;;;

Post by **Beowulf** » 2003-04-14 05:48pm

I hate all non-sport type sandals with a passion... they never manage to stay onto my feet...

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-04-14 07:14pm

Stravo wrote:And pretty feet just are not done justice in those damn flip flops.

No they are not.

The worst I see is the cheap ass ones, the REALLY cheap foam/almost work out/some hidious pink color ones. To me it's like that girl but NO effort into trying to dress. Just slung on those damn flip flops, which look UGLY, especially when they are otherwise decently dressed.

Though most girls who wear flip flops are the really heavy ones. One can only guess why... I'd put my opinion here, but probably only get flamed for it.

*thinks back to Wong's rant on Fat Girls in Skinny Girl Clothes*

Aw, fuck it...

I think it's because they have too much trouble getting their fat feet (and the fet ARE fat, VERY fat) into normal closed toe shoes. Which is probably why they STILL have the same fucking things on in the winter, just with socks...

*dons flamesuit*

darthdavid · Post by **darthdavid** » 2003-04-14 07:27pm

There's a girl in my school that's fat to the point where she had to have an operation on her foot because she damaged it getting out of bed. No fuxing joke.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-14 07:49pm

Errr......I like to wear flip flops. I think they're cute. I think they're summery, and I wear them because I like them, not because I give a shit what other people think about my feet, my footwear or how much time they consequently think I spend getting ready in the morning. Can you REALLY begrudge a woman a pair of shoes she can just slide effortlessly onto her feet when the rest of the time she has to wear pantyhose and high heels? Fuck off.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-04-14 07:52pm

Zaia wrote:Errr......I like to wear flip flops. I think they're cute. I think they're summery, and I wear them because I like them, not because I give a shit what other people think about my feet, my footwear or how much time they consequently think I spend getting ready in the morning. Can you REALLY begrudge a woman a pair of shoes she can just slide effortlessly onto her feet when the rest of the time she has to wear pantyhose and high heels? Fuck off.

Yellowtext: Evidently...yes.

But there are plenty of other shoes one can slip in without effort that look nicer than flip flops. And I refer mostly to the CRAPPY flip flops. Though rare, I have seen some decent look ones.

And at the beach or vacation and stuff, I wouldn't have a problem. But wearing them to WORK and/or SCHOOL?

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-14 07:59pm

RogueIce wrote:Yellowtext: Evidently...yes.

*folds arms* Harumph. *half smile*

But there are plenty of other shoes one can slip in without effort that look nicer than flip flops. And I refer mostly to the CRAPPY flip flops. Though rare, I have seen some decent look ones.

But, I'm sorry, if I like to wear them, I think they're comfortable, and they're VERY cool to wear in the summer (especially when I teach in an un-airconditioned school), I'm going to wear them. I have about ten pairs, ranging from some cute frou-frou ones to very stylin' ones, some pretty inexpensive, some fairly pricey. All that look good and all that I enjoy wearing. They look perfectly appropriate with the work clothes I wear, they are a hell of a lot more stylish than any other slip-on shoes I've found AND THEY KEEP MY FEET COOL. They are fuctional.

And at the beach or vacation and stuff, I wouldn't have a problem. But wearing them to WORK and/or SCHOOL?

Well, come step into my life as a working chick for a couple days in the middle of June with no airconditioning and see if your stance changes.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-14 08:01pm

PS--I take care of my feet, keep them lotioned, keep my nails shaped and painted, so what's not to like about seeing them? I do that even in the winter (minus the paint), so why not show it off if I've got it?

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-04-14 08:02pm

Depends upon area of life.

In say NYC...I don't blame Stravo a bit...the thought of wearing flip flops...oi.

When I was in California...around San Fran...I had no trouble wearing the silly things.

Around DC...same feeling as NYC...sorry the place i ugggggly in terms of foot anything.

So honestly for me it depends upon area.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-04-14 08:02pm

At least you WEAR flip flops. Speaking of all this, I saw another one today at... yes, you guessed it, Wal Mart. Big fat woman wearing spandex with NO SHOES. All she needed was a dirty kid to beat.

That is it! I am going to say something next time. Maybe something like, "Pardon me fatty, but if you are going to venture out into public you need to wear shoes!"

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-04-14 08:03pm

Zaia wrote:PS--I take care of my feet, keep them lotioned, keep my nails shaped and painted, so what's not to like about seeing them? I do that even in the winter (minus the paint), so why not show it off if I've got it?

Then no problem babe...when people do...it's gotta be more confortable then heels.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-04-14 08:03pm

I think some girls in flip-flops look good (Good-looking feet are a turn on for me), but only when it matches with the rest of the dress. Sometimes, you might as well wear sneakers.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-04-14 08:03pm

Well, I'm assuming that Zaia isn't exactly refering to the cheep thin foam flip-flops with the shitty plastic foot straps that you wear to shower in college or wore to the beach as a kids. They are usually white on top and red, green, or blue on the bottom and being the colour of the shitty plastic strap.

Is that in any way correct, dear?

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2003-04-14 08:04pm

Superman wrote:At least you WEAR flip flops. Speaking of all this, I saw another one today at... yes, you guessed it, Wal Mart. Big fat woman wearing spandex with NO SHOES. All she needed was a dirty kid to beat.

That is it! I am going to say something next time. Maybe something like, "Pardon me fatty, but if you are going to venture out into public you need to wear shoes!"

Isn't that against some sort of health regulations? You know, the ones that dictate you need a shirt and shoes to be served? Or does that only apply to restaurants?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-04-14 08:04pm

Wow, one female speaks and everyone here suddenly becomes a lounge singing porn star.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-04-14 08:05pm

Zaia wrote:*folds arms* Harumph. *half smile*

Half smile? Is that a good thing? I never know. Everytime I think it's something, I'm wrong.

If it IS a good thing, then I aim to please. If it isn't, then I'll go run and hide now.

Zaia wrote:But, I'm sorry, if I like to wear them, I think they're comfortable, and they're VERY cool to wear in the summer (especially when I teach in an un-airconditioned school), I'm going to wear them. I have about ten pairs, ranging from some cute frou-frou ones to very stylin' ones, some pretty inexpensive, some fairly pricey. All that look good and all that I enjoy wearing. They look perfectly appropriate with the work clothes I wear, they are a hell of a lot more stylish than any other slip-on shoes I've found AND THEY KEEP MY FEET COOL. They are fuctional.

If you say so. It's been pointed out to me, numerous times, by my RL female aquaintences (if I spelt that right I'd be amazed) that I have the fashion knowledge/sense of something between a warthog and a grain of dirt. They think my clothes are nerdy and look dumb, because I won't put FUBU, Mecca, Sean John, and dragons all over them.

And at the beach or vacation and stuff, I wouldn't have a problem. But wearing them to WORK and/or SCHOOL?

Zaia wrote:Well, come step into my life as a working chick for a couple days in the middle of June with no airconditioning and see if your stance changes.

I live in Florida, wear nothing but long pants and black work boots, and my school's air conditioning works about 1/3 of the time on a good week (to say nothing of my damn house. Why we don't just replace the thing is beyond me).

I know what it's like. Trust me. Except the working chick part, anyway.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-14 08:07pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Well, I'm assuming that Zaia isn't exactly refering to the cheep thin foam flip-flops with the shitty plastic foot straps that you wear to shower in college or wore to the beach as a kids.

Is that in any way correct, dear?

Yes...let me see if I can dig up a link so you boys can critique my footwear for me. I like the ones I own (obviously), so I'm not going to change for you, but I'd be curious to see what you'd have to say about them.

Ghost Rider wrote:Then no problem babe...when people do...it's gotta be more confortable then heels.

*kisses cheek* Thank you for seeing it from my eyes. Yes, they are MUCH more comfortable than heels.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-04-14 08:09pm

Superman wrote:Wow, one female speaks and everyone here suddenly becomes a lounge singing porn star.

Umm, what do you mean by that?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-04-14 08:11pm

I just noticed all the "babes" and "dears," that's all.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2003-04-14 08:14pm

Zaia wrote:
Ghost Rider wrote:Then no problem babe...when people do...it's gotta be more confortable then heels.
*kisses cheek* Thank you for seeing it from my eyes. Yes, they are MUCH more comfortable than heels.

Why don't I ever get a kiss on the cheek? All I get are half smiles, and maybe full ones if I'm lucky. *sigh* Ah well. Maybe I'll say something TRUELY nice, courteous, and helpful in response to a post. Then maybe it'll change.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-04-14 08:16pm

Superman wrote:I just noticed all the "babes" and "dears," that's all.

I dunno...but honestly is how I speak to most girls I have some fondness or liking of.

I just use it as a term of endearment.