Clothing mirrors society

i hope not, but

bomber said:
Kinda hard not to make that assumption.


I wear a tie to work everyday...when I leave work the tie comes off and on go my sandals, bob dylan tshirts, and very baggy cargo shorts with a backwards baseball and off I go!!! I bet if you met me you would probably think I was a real dummy...perhaps I am a real dummy...hmmm.

Also, I do not shave nor cut my hair during the summer unless I must attend an important meeting...razors and haircuts are getting expensive...and I have the utmost respect for myself. :)
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i can not say for sure how i may feel from day to day these days.

i would hope that is not the case as from what i have seen you seem to like books and as i happen to be surrounded by a few thousand of them right now, i like them as well.

we might have a good conversation some time.

i am sorry if i have offended anyone with my opinion of that one piece of fashion as this was not my intention.

i'll leave you all alone now as it is way past my bedtime.

M.C.

btw, i too like dylan.
 
bomber said:
Your quote and your agreement with Doc is in complete contridiction.
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Yes it is. I said I agreed with MOST of it. The quote is kind of an inside joke that those who follow Doc's posts would understand.
 
Drew said:
I didn't mean any disrespect in regards to your intellectual accomplishments. I've worked hard to perfect my written language. My formal writing is flawless (grammatically). But you wouldn't know just by looking at me.

I've seen geniuses who haven't showered in weeks. And I've seen complete idiots look very professional. If you want my honest opinion, I'd rather the good doctor than the good-looking doctor.
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i am afraid that i am partly at fault on that as i am used to making reasonably short posts there by not completely explaining things i think i may be saying.

when i'm online i am either at six or more websites and running maintenance programs or tired enough that i shouldn't be allowed near my pc, like now.

M.C.
 
By The Cooler Of BEER

I was always told that you never know when you might be in an accident, so always have clean underwear......... and I DO.

Doug
( I keep them in the back of the truck ) :)
 
The way you dress affects the perception of your credability. Like it or not, that is the way the business world works.
 
gulfportdoc said:
There's been some discussion in several threads about the way people dress these days. I'll be happy when the current "styles" pass: rumpled T-shirts with idiotic messages on them, ghetto outfits, baseball caps worn backwards, and the like. Also, women dressing like two bit whores is getting old.

But clothing is an expression of a society's collective mentality. Over the past 25 years self respect seems to have been replaced by "you'd better respect ME..." But many people do not present themselves in such a way as to justify any respect.

I wonder if today's average slob would be impressed by seeing his doctor walk into the exam room in an old T-shirt and levi's? If his bride showed up at the altar in a 12 inch skirt and tank top with no bra? If he went to buy a car, and the salesman walked over in flip-flops and dirty shorts?

When character, personal standards, and good education return to society, you'll see the clothing improve as well.

Doc
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You can thank Hollywood and its media moguls for that and the general public at large for emulating their media idols. To further add insult to injury, how bout those pop stars who flash and flaunt their koochies to papparazzis when coming out of their cars. Makes the wearing of short short skirts like an old church lady's outfit.:o
 
fanthom said:
[...] To further add insult to injury, how bout those pop stars who flash and flaunt their koochies to papparazzis when coming out of their cars. [...]
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I'm all about the flaunting of said koochies. :D
 
Drew said:
I don't wear my pants quite that low, but I'm sure they're not up to your standard. I can spell my name just fine. I can probably spell some words that you can't. In fact, I'd bet I know more about the English language than you do.

PS: I rarely leave my house without a baseball cap: usually backwards.
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I'll bite.

In the sentence "It was an historic moment.", most Americans would not use "an", they would use "a". And that would be incorrect.

Tell me the grammar rule applicable to this usage, and the logical reason why well-meaning Americans usually misapply it.

If you come anywhere close on this, you will impress me, Drew. If you don't, you can drop the attitude, because I haven't taken an English class since high school. (CLEP'ed out of college English Comp.)

Russ
 
whhooosssshhhhh

Gregg said:
Yesterdays hippies who attended events like Woodstock in the 60's (like my parents) are todays doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc.
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Those were my friends at Woodstock plus The Festival of Life, second only to Woodstock, was held almost in my backyard. Having said that, have you looked at many of today's doctors, lawyers, bankers, and etceteras? Not sure you made the point you were trying to make! :D :D :D

Not directed at your parents but in many cases the nuts are running the asylum today. I hate laughing at political jokes in September and October because we usually elect them in November.

Hu
 
Russ Chewning said:


I'll bite.

In the sentence "It was an historic moment.", most Americans would not use "an", they would use "a". And that would be incorrect.

Tell me the grammar rule applicable to this usage, and the logical reason why well-meaning Americans usually misapply it.

If you come anywhere close on this, you will impress me, Drew. If you don't, you can drop the attitude, because I haven't taken an English class since high school. (CLEP'ed out of college English Comp.)

Russ
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Yippee!!! An pissin contest!!!
 
The reason that AN is used in front of the word historical has to do with the pronunciation of the word. The word is pronounced more like istorical where the h is silent, which is in contrast with the word history.


I would like to read a history book today.
I would like to embark on an historical journey.

Both of these sentences are correct.

Americans typically use a before historical for two reasons: 1. the most obvious being that it begins with the letter H instead of a vowel. 2. We pronounce the word historical instead of istorical.


Is that close enough for you? Congrats on clepping out of English comp.


Sorry to step in the middle of the pissing contest. Damn, i think I got some on my shoe!!!!!!!!
 
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bomber said:
The reason that AN is used in front of the word historical has to do with the pronunciation of the word. The word is pronounced more like istorical where the h is silent, which is in contrast with the word history.


I would like to read a history book today.
I would to embark on an historical journey.

Both of these sentences are correct.

Americans typically use a before historical for two reasons: 1. the most obvious being that it begins with the letter H instead of a vowel. 2. We pronounce the word historical instead of istorical.


Is that close enough for you? Congrats on clepping out of English comp.


Sorry to step in the middle of the pissing contest. Damn, i think I got some on my shoe!!!!!!!!
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Wow... you sure am smart for a guy from Murray State. lol... just kidding with ya, buddy -

I remember you used to sport the black wool winter cap back in college. I think back then I was wearing old jeans a black sweatshirt. Whatever this topic is about... I remember reading somewhere that Einstein had 5 sets of the same exact clothing so he wouldn't waste any brain energy on deciding what to wear. I'm not sure if that's true, but I know he never owned a comb or a brush ... so I guess he could have benefited from the backwards ball cap. JMO.
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Well, they taught us a few things down there at MSU! LOL Hell, a few of us even had all of our teeth even one of my girlfriends.

I once read that his dress became very eccentric after his wife died. She tried to dress him up but when she was gone, so was the clothes. Apparently, his favorite shirt, in his later years, was a plain gray sweatshirt. I once had a very smart professor in a graduate class that wore jogging pants, flip flops, a houndstooth suit jacket, and a santa claus red turtle neck to class EVERYDAY! Boy was he a wierd one. His name was Dr. Furhman...he is supposedly the worlds leading researcher on Rasputin. Yippie!!!!
 
My wife was watching a reality show on CMT about stars from various endeavors learning to ride bulls (Ty Murray's Celebrity Challenge). One night, they went to a bar and someone challenged Rocket Ishmael to a foot race, so they all pile outside and one of the other celebrities decided he'd try to run with them. His shorts fell down around his ankles within a few yards of them starting. Now that's stupid, I don't care who you are!
 
NYC cue dude said:
terry, exactly, on the money!

It doesn't matter, at all, the brand or price of clothing someone wears, but if they are neat and clean that counts. I am 41 now. I used to be in a suit everyday, up until I retired 3 years ago. Now i find that not only am I dressing more casual, but also less conservative. Always neat and clean, but often jeans (even Capri style pants) and tee shirts.

Also, I don't care at all for the "gangsta" look some people referenced. The negative perception, right or wrong, that exists in todays society for those that portray the thug life, is the very thing that holds them back from advancing in todays society. (with the exception of those in the music or spprts fields)

Rg
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Capri style, I bet those are cute:D :D
 
Baggy pants, backwards hats, too big shirts, body jewelry, etc. It all starts out as either new fashion or a personal rebellion against the status quo. After a while, it begins to be assimilated by society, and becomes common. Look at tats, porcupine haircuts, etc....everyone has them. It's now conformity and common. The same thing happened in the '60s and '70s. This stuff is now over 10 years old...it's sooo '90s! Where are the nonconformists now? They're the ones without tats, a straight hat and well fitting clothes!
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Cap backwards

No disrespect but why? There is a functional reason for wearing the cap correctly but what is the reason for turning it around. (dysfunctional?) Is it sports related, (baseball catcher) or is is just "funky" style thing. Just curious.
 
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