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Originally Posted by Alfred
I absolutely detest when girls my age wear sweatpants, hoodies, headbands, and tie their hair back. It seems to only be around where I live that they do it too, and I usually get the impression that they're on the rag that particular day.
It basically means "avoid me". And I do.
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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe
I never knew what they were called for the longest time. I love them. Immensely.
I'd also like to add that sweatpants are upsetting.
Like what you said about Asics, they make me think the person that is wearing them is just giving up on everything. Ever since I was a kid I've hated the look of them. Pajamas are pretty damn bad too. |
I find girls dressed casual - sweats, hoodie/t-shirt - to be extremely attractive. The only thing more attractive than sweats is spandex.
Given up on everything? Probably would have committed suicide then, ay? More like given up on givin a F*ck about what others think. I learned a long time ago not to care what other people think about you and especially your clothes. Just be yourself. Confidence in your decisions on how you want to live.
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Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA
Running shoes are good for your feet, don't have leather, breathe well, and are comfortable. They also allow sprints when necessary, in case the urge or need to run overcomes the wearer.
YOU, Mrd00d, epitomize cool. You're not a follower, you think for yourself, and you don't waste money on frivolous stuff because you have more important things to care about and uses for your money.
However, just so you know, I've always thought Asics running shoes are cool, so I was surprised to read the OP thinks otherwise. People may be looking at you and your shoes and thinking, "Cool!" even though that wasn't your intention when wearing them!  |
Well I've never, ever been told I epitomize cool in a serious manner before. I kind of got the idea I was going to get shat on for my comment. So thanks for relating/understanding/...thinking I'm the epitomy of cool. /dance Have to agree about the comfort. The only shoes I find more comfortable than running shoes are skate shoes, but I can't be arsed to buy them anymore. Plus, dudes asked me to ride their skateboard once and do a kickflip - I can't ride a skateboard.
Remember, class: Think for yourself, question authority. <Hey don't tell me what to do> <Excellent work>
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Originally Posted by Paloma
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Couldn't tell if supportive or mocking, but either way, really.
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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop
Regarding footwear; I usually stick with black boots with steel toes. They're functional, safe, and indiscreet. I just wish more companies made extra wides.
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Besides my running shoes I got for free, I bought a $25 pair of black boots similar to what you describe. Normally, it goes against my code to spend more than 15 dollars on shoes, but I knew I was heading into rainy, possibly snowy winter weather areas and would not want to be in sneakers. Not the most comfortable, but when it rains, I wear 'em. No more soaked socks/feet for me!
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Originally Posted by Odyshape
Its really hard to remove yourself from marketing influence and brands etc. In my linguistics course focusing specifically on advertising the prof talks a lot about how most advertisements and brands really hit us on a subconscious level beyond our control, and because our minds are always naturally mapped to be curious about finding meaning (and being pretty good at it) in everything its really hard to not be influenced because we do this naturally. Like when we see an advertisement for a nice family driving a car, on some level we will associate "nice family" with "this car", and for many peoples they may think I want to have a nice family (or I have a nice family) this car seems right. We may not explicitly think this but its hitting us. Its not to say that this is necessarily mind control or anything but it shows that we are bombarded with so many advertisements and trends that we can't critically process all of them so naturally we are all being persuaded to some degree beyond our control since we can't be critical of every image we see.
Like even the fact that mr.dood had to point out the fact that he is not like other people shows that some influence was there already (no offense I actually think its really awesome you do whatever you want and put some extra effort into making a choice that many people don't think about). Vevangelica on the other hand haha shes on a totally different world (one totally awesome cool one).
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It's not that hard to avoid marketing influence and brands. Develop a disdain for advertising. Avoid advertising (like I briefly mentioned earlier, if you gotta watch tv, download the episodes or tivo them and fast forward through the ads. Don't read magazines. About brands... they're irrelevant. I remember growing up all the kids wore Phat Farm and FUBU (lol - don't see that **** around anymore). Passing fads are passing fads. I was always more interested in finding comfort.
I do what I want, yes, but I don't put *any* effort into it. That's the point really. I'm not even sure what 'choice' you refer to that others seem to not be making, but I must say, wearing clothes isn't an ordeal. What's clean? I need one pair of pants and one ****, and grab a jacket if necessary, and out I go. People used to say "Your shirt doesn't match your pants" ... So? What? Who gives a damn? My shirt is green, my sweatshirt is brown/jacket is white, my jeans are blue. End of the world!
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Originally Posted by Sparky
So...yeah, you articulated what i said in a different way. Point for point. You are very "independent."
I guess i didn't explain the emotional connotations behind it a well as you did.
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I was trying to address your post point by point because I was under the impression that you felt it was wrong to wear what I wear, and I felt it didn't matter at all. I was just wondering why you felt the way you did...