Tacky

[DrummerDeanna]

This IS a bitchy thread. And all in all - I think that as long as a person is comfortable, feels good and feels as though they look good then they should wear what they want.

I have capris that are cute as hell on me! I LOVE flip flops and wear them often - it IS ok - they are no longer just a "beach sandal" and gaucho pants are way cute.

Guys in capris? Why not? If they look good then go for it!

But the line does have to be drawn somewhere - you are right in the fact that panty hose (esp. w/ the reinforced toe) should never, under any circumstances, be worn with open toed or heeled shoes. Never.

[skcin]

Where the hell is Jason when I need him??? JEEZUS!!!!



Seriously. He would own this thread. I'm disappointed in our Strand. :shrug:

[DrummerDeanna]

Seriously. He would own this thread. I'm disappointed in our Strand. :shrug:

Heee...would he ever!

And just so you know - I'm now going to have to scour this thread to make sure I don't commit and tack-trocities next weekend :eek:

:p

[BTFLCHLD]

Women who tug at the cups of a strapless dress. :wavey:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Honey, you know I love you and it's really a shame we don't talk more often. I totally forgot the Absolute Nazzzztyness that is the Abomination that is mother****ing piece-of-****-****ing Ugg Boots. The absolute ZENITH of tacky, disgusting, bad-taste, idiotic, piece-of-****-stupidity I have ever seen in my entire life.

I swear to gawd, I want to kill every stoopid, vapid bitch that wears these pieces of ****.

---End Rant----

Aww. I feel the love <3

****ing word, though. What pisses me off the most is when people wear gauchos with Uggs, and especially, with knee boots. It looks seriously retarded. And if they're not the right size, gauchos really widen from the hip down.

I also hate capris. Maybe it's just me, but they're not very flattering. I don't mind flip flops, but I only wear them to school and like, grocery shopping or something. I'd never wear them anywhere else, though. I much prefer stilletoes, combat/knee boots, or Converses.


I don't get these either. :shrug: Gaudy as all get out. Tack, tack, tack. :distress:

They're so status-y and old ladyish. I can't stand the things. I heard some girl crying about how she doesn't own a ****ing Vera Bradley bag. I wanted to hit her upside the head with my silkscreened Iggy Pop bag.

[skcin]

Heee...would he ever!

And just so you know - I'm now going to have to scour this thread to make sure I don't commit and tack-trocities next weekend :eek:

:p


Dee, if you show up wearing gauchos, a tube top sans bra, carrying one of those quilted fabric bags & $3 drugstore flipflops with long toenails, I'm not going anywhere with you. :D

[skcin]

Women who tug at the cups of a strapless dress. :wavey:


People who pick their underwear out of their ass in public. :wavey:

Wearing black (or any color other than white or nude) undergarments under white clothing. Black thong under white pants is the worst. Barf.

Talking about your health problems or medications you're on to people you barely know.

Bragging about how much money you make, how much you paid for your car, or how much your house cost. (Although, somehow I don't find it tacky to brag if you got a great deal. "I got these shoes for $2!!!" is OK in my book. :laugh: )

[cliffdweller]

The latest fashion fad of cuffing jeans to capri length. That. Is. The. Worst.

This is the latest fad? News to me. I haven't seen throngs of people doing this yet :shrug:.

More Tacky Things:

trucker hats
greasy, unwashed, unkempt hair
wearing pajamas (bottoms, tops, house shoes, whatever) out in public
wearing a bathing suit that is ill-fitting or too small
tanning bed tans
bleached, white-blonde hair (and especially with tanning bed tan)
buttcracks

[cliffdweller]

1) Pet Peeve: People who drag their feet.


I second that! And especially when they're wearing flip-flops!

[BTFLCHLD]

I second that! And especially when they're wearing flip-flops! My first thought is always "lazy!" I am sure I am not the only one who thinks that so not a good impression to make when it really doesn't take much to pick-up the feet. Unless, of course, someone is disabled.

[DrummerDeanna]

People who pick their underwear out of their ass in public. :wavey:

Wearing black (or any color other than white or nude) undergarments under white clothing. Black thong under white pants is the worst. Barf.

Talking about your health problems or medications you're on to people you barely know.

Bragging about how much money you make, how much you paid for your car, or how much your house cost. (Although, somehow I don't find it tacky to brag if you got a great deal. "I got these shoes for $2!!!" is OK in my book. :laugh: )


Well poo....guess I have to rethink my outfit :p

Gauchos can be very cute though!!!
:mad:

[Rickypt]

I've seen some men wearing things I wouldn't recommend...:shocked: mainly various forms of too tight/too young shirts w/larger bellies.


Oh yeah, you're right. I forgot about all the tacky gay guys. :(

[Rickypt]

Wearing flip-flops everywhere. If you're not at the pool, the beach, or in a public shower, you shouldn't be wearing them.


Amen, but I lost this battle a long time ago.

[JazmenFlowers]

I think we're getting away from what's exactly "tacky"

I wear flip flops, Uggs and capris - not all the time, but I do wear them. I usually wear my Uggs just around the house and outside, especially in the winter, but I wear flip flops a lot...not $2 flip flops...$40 flip flops. I don't care what anyone says, they are cute...especially with my capris. so there.

[DrummerDeanna]

I think we're getting away from what's exactly "tacky"

I wear flip flops, Uggs and capris - not all the time, but I do wear them. I usually wear my Uggs just around the house and outside, especially in the winter, but I wear flip flops a lot...not $2 flip flops...$40 flip flops. I don't care what anyone says, they are cute...especially with my capris. so there.


Hmmm..is this thread starting to wear your self esteem down as well :p

I don't care if they're ugly - when it snows three feet uggs (and variations thereof) are quite handy!

[cliffdweller]

Gauchos can be very cute though!!!
:mad:

I agree, and so can capris!

Flip-flops can be cute too if worn in the right context. And also, look, if you live in a climate (like I do) that is 100 degrees with 80% humidity from about June-October you'll be wearing yourself some flip-flops once in a while. It's HOT out there people, I refuse to wear socks! :laugh:

I really wear leather sandals more than anything in the summer, but I'm not opposed to flip-flops if they're cute and resemble real shoes more than shower shoes. And that's the thing, it's all about degrees of flip-flopness, some are really cheap and fugly whereas others can be really cute and stylish :shrug:.

[JazmenFlowers]

Hmmm..is this thread starting to wear your self esteem down as well :p
never. I could give a rip. if I was wearing stonewashed jeans I'd feel like a lame ass moron, but just because some people don't like what's currently quote in style unquote, it's just a matter of taste. I hate shrugs, but that doesn't make them tacky.
I don't care if they're ugly - when it snows three feet uggs (and variations thereof) are quite handy!
well, we're lucky if we get snow flurries, but they are good to have around to take the trash out or walk to dogs or run around the house (I'm never barefoot...I always have something on my feet.)

[DrummerDeanna]

never. I could give a rip. if I was wearing stonewashed jeans I'd feel like a lame ass moron, but just because some people don't like what's currently quote in style unquote, it's just a matter of taste. I hate shrugs, but that doesn't make them tacky.



Good for you!! I'm starting to rethink some of my fashion choices :eek: Kidding - like I said before, if you're comfy in something then go for it (as long as it doesn't cross any truly tacky/indecent lines).

[bikerchic]

Long nose hair.

Long ear hair.

Obese people in bathing suits.

and Britney Spears.

[hayley]

Parents who let their kids chew all over merchandise and then hand a slobber-covered item to a cashier to ring up
Ripping apart or judging people based on their personal style choices
Conversing about the merits of various lesbian porn on an all-ages website in a thread that has nothing to do with the subject of sex
Label whores
Tissue box cozies

[hayley]

Long nose hair.

Long ear hair.

Obese people in bathing suits.

and Britney Spears.
Oh, I forgot about the no fat people rule at the beach and the pool. Thank god for that. We wouldn't want them to be allowed to swim with the rest of us.

There's a difference between things that are tacky and things that are unpleasant to some.

[bikerchic]

Conversing about the merits of various lesbian porn on an all-ages website in a thread that has nothing to do with the subject of sex

Hell, the younger kids on here know more about porn then I do.

[bikerchic]

Oh, I forgot about the no fat people rule at the beach and the pool. Thank god for that. We wouldn't want them to be allowed to swim with the rest of us.


Amen to that.

[skcin]

Parents who let their kids chew all over merchandise and then hand a slobber-covered item to a cashier to ring up
Ripping apart or judging people based on their personal style choices
Conversing about the merits of various lesbian porn on an all-ages website in a thread that has nothing to do with the subject of sex
Label whores
Tissue box cozies

You're right, tissue box cozies are the height of tack. Toaster cozies too.

[jannieC]

:lol: I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but I just thought of someting I find very tacky. People who walk up to a cashier (ANYwhere) while talking on their cell phone. And can't stop their conversation for a minute to acknowledge the person in front of them. For that matter, the freaking hand-free cellphones that make you look like you're talking to yourself OR the person standing in front of you. SO tacky.

By the way, though-between this thread and the "overused sayings" thread, I've come to the conclusion that at east 90% of Ledgies would not like me in real life. I wear flip flops all the time, I think frech pedicures, capris and gauchos are cute, I say "whatever" and "you know" all the time...I think that's it.

[DrummerDeanna]

By the way, though-between this thread and the "overused sayings" thread, I've come to the conclusion that at east 90% of Ledgies would not like me in real life. I wear flip flops all the time, I think frech pedicures, capris and gauchos are cute, I say "whatever" and "you know" all the time...I think that's it.


:laugh: That is the exact conclusion I came to...oh well...

Screw it, lets talk about lesbian porn! :p

[skcin]

Talking about a person's cleavage & how good it looks. ;)

[JazmenFlowers]

Parents who let their kids chew all over merchandise and then hand a slobber-covered item
try being on the subway in NYC when a child puts her chewed up chicken bone on your leg. yeah, it happened to me. the mother realized what she had done just as I was about to knock it off with somethin (I sure as hell wasn't using my hand) and said "he don't want that. sorry" and then proceeded to pick it up and give it back to her and she chewed away.

[jannieC]

try being on the subway in NYC when a child puts her chewed up chicken bone on your leg. yeah, it happened to me. the mother realized what she had done just as I was about to knock it off with somethin (I sure as hell wasn't using my hand) and said "he don't want that. sorry" and then proceeded to pick it up and give it back to her and she chewed away.
Jason, please tell me for your sake that you had pants on instead of shorts.

[DrummerDeanna]

Jason, please tell me for your sake that you had pants on instead of shorts.


Awww..come on guys, it's a child not a leper! :laugh:

I'm just sayin'. Although I still think that's nasty - it's less gross than a grown person chewing on something and trying to hand it to you :p

Here's tacky - or just plain gross:

I was in line at an ice cream place - there was a family in front of us - the kid (maybe 7 or 8) stuck his tongue on the glass ice cream window thing - and walked the length of it WITH HIS TONGUE ON IT!!!!! His parents said nothing - I left. SO gross.

[bikerchic]

Jason, please tell me for your sake that you had pants on instead of shorts.
No, he had on capri's :laugh:

[jannieC]

Awww..come on guys, it's a child not a leper! :laugh:

I'm just sayin'. Although I still think that's nasty - it's less gross than a grown person chewing on something and trying to hand it to you :p


The little ones can carry bacteria, too. Don't let their wee-ness fool you. But seriously, the combination of a stranger's (big or small) saliva and a chicken leg touching my bare leg would send me into shivers.

No, he had on capri's :laugh:

HA HA! Good one! ;)


Completely agree. I mean, who the hell cares what kind of heels people wear?

Well, I don't think it's a matter of caring- we're just stating things we think are tacky.

[bikerchic]

You're right, tissue box cozies are the height of tack. Toaster cozies too.
I'm sorry Paula, but that is a personal attack on my grandmother. I have to draw the line somewhere :laugh:

[bikerchic]

Well, I don't think it's a matter of caring- we're just stating things we think are tacky.
Hell yeah. We all love the Dollar store and you can't get much tackier then that. :laugh:

[carrie721]

:lol: I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but I just thought of someting I find very tacky. People who walk up to a cashier (ANYwhere) while talking on their cell phone. And can't stop their conversation for a minute to acknowledge the person in front of them. For that matter, the freaking hand-free cellphones that make you look like you're talking to yourself OR the person standing in front of you. SO tacky.

hell yes. i refuse to wait on people who are talking on cell phones - i won't even walk over to them. i wait on them once they're finished.

it always amazes me how rude people are to people who are making/delivering their food. grr.

[skcin]

Completely agree. I mean, who the hell cares what kind of heels people wear?

I do! I do! :p

Don't you guys have What Not To Wear on TV over there? :shrug:

[DrummerDeanna]

hell yes. i refuse to wait on people who are talking on cell phones - i won't even walk over to them. i wait on them once they're finished.

it always amazes me how rude people are to people who are making/delivering their food. grr.

Then you may like this one:

Tacky: People who don't tip.
People who tip like $1 for a HUGE bill

[skcin]

hell yes. i refuse to wait on people who are talking on cell phones - i won't even walk over to them. i wait on them once they're finished.

it always amazes me how rude people are to people who are making/delivering their food. grr.


The cell phone thing has gone way beyond tacky for me. It's just plain rude. I can't tell you how many times I've called a patient from the waiting room, only to have them ask me to "hang on a sec" while they wrap up their phone conversation. :mad: Yeah, I'll make all the other patients wait while you chitchat.

[bikerchic]

These and fake flowers in outside gardens.

http://b.im.craigslist.org/DV/39/CVVAewn1c8MsxqeIRyOPBoTa1769.jpg

[carrie721]

Then you may like this one:

Tacky: People who don't tip.
People who tip like $1 for a HUGE bill

tell me about it. we have people who will come in and order tons of food to go and not leave any tip because they didn't eat it there. i can understand if it's a small order ... but if you call in a huge order you should leave a tip even if you're not eating in the restaurant.

also rude: complaining about the cost of your meal. we don't hide the prices, and i'm not in charge. just pay your ****ing bill!

[carrie721]

The cell phone thing has gone way beyond tacky for me. It's just plain rude. I can't tell you how many times I've called a patient from the waiting room, only to have them ask me to "hang on a sec" while they wrap up their phone conversation. :mad: Yeah, I'll make all the other patients wait while you chitchat.

wow, that's crazy! and you know those people are on their phones complaining about how long the wait is ... :rolleyes:

[HomerMcvie]

Then you may like this one:

Tacky: People who don't tip.
People who tip like $1 for a HUGE bill
On the flipside, I've had bartenders tell me(where I work), that "you NEVER tip less than $1".
I'm sorry, if I have to walk to the bar, and buy ONE beer for $1.75............I'm NOT tipping $1. That's 57%, and too much, in my book. 50c is all they're getting. If a waitress BRINGS it to me, that's good for a buck.

[HomerMcvie]

Also, I think tipping is an antiquated custom. Service should just be priced into the meal. JMO.

[DrummerDeanna]

Tacky:

Letting your kid run wild at a restaurant.
Letting your kids bounce all over the booth/chair - and stare and harass the people at the table next to you.
Letting your kid lick things in public.

Going out half-naked in 12 degree weather, I understand that people want to look good whilst clubbing, but come ON already!

Old-English "memorials" on the back of your low rider.

Low riders.

[JazmenFlowers]

Jason, please tell me for your sake that you had pants on instead of shorts.
yes, I had on jeans.

although earlier that morning I almost put on my capris Theresa! lol.

[JazmenFlowers]

Also, I think tipping is an antiquated custom. Service should just be priced into the meal. JMO.
really? tipping is a weird custom to begin with to me.

wait, I think I see what you're saying...

[carrie721]

Also, I think tipping is an antiquated custom. Service should just be priced into the meal. JMO.

well, but it's not ... so tip, or waitresses can't eat!

i don't think the system will ever change ... restaurants like being able to pay their waitresses $2.15/hr.

[ragandbone]

hell yes. i refuse to wait on people who are talking on cell phones - i won't even walk over to them. i wait on them once they're finished.

it always amazes me how rude people are to people who are making/delivering their food. grr.
One of my coworkers, years ago in Seattle, had a customer at her last table who hadn't yet ordered, and he was talking on the cell phone. We couldn't even get him to look up, but his menu was closed, and he need to order. I gave her the business card of the restaurant, and underlined the phone number, and then told her to take it to his table and say "when you are ready to order, give me a call" It worked, he laughed, and he got off the phone.

[carrie721]

One of my coworkers, years ago in Seattle, had a customer at her last table who hadn't yet ordered, and he was talking on the cell phone. We couldn't even get him to look up, but his menu was closed, and he need to order. I gave her the business card of the restaurant, and underlined the phone number, and then told her to take it to his table and say "when you are ready to order, give me a call" It worked, he laughed, and he got off the phone.

that's great! at least he was good-humored about it. a lot of people get so self-righteous.

[bikerchic]

tell me about it. we have people who will come in and order tons of food to go and not leave any tip because they didn't eat it there. i can understand if it's a small order ... but if you call in a huge order you should leave a tip even if you're not eating in the restaurant.

Uh? Never heard of that. I thought tips in restaurants were for the service provided by the waiter/waitress, not the food?

[JazmenFlowers]

In Japan they are actually offended if you offer a tip.
that obviously didn't carry over to the zillion hibachi restaraunts here.

there's actually a rest in the South, McAllisters, that has a huge sign that says please don't tip our servers, we appreciate their dedication and pay them adquately (or something along those lines)

[carrie721]

Uh? Never heard of that. I thought tips in restaurants were for the service provided by the waiter/waitress, not the food?

we do tip sharing, so a percent goes to the people who make the food, too.

[JazmenFlowers]

we do tip sharing, so a percent goes to the people who make the food, too.
where do u work?

[DrummerDeanna]

we do tip sharing, so a percent goes to the people who make the food, too.


Good God! How do you guys make any money!?! I am a constant over-tipper just because so many of my friends have been waitresses/waiters. BUT I will not leave a good tip if the person is rude - I draw the line there.

I was a restaurant recently and I'd been there once before and had gotten bread before the meal (I and the person I was with ordered the EXACT same thing as the time before) but this time, no bread. So I ask about the bread and receive a very curt, "we don't just GIVE free bread away..." she walks away, it all went downhill from there - she got a measly tip from me...I'm no ballsy enough to not tip at all :o

Anyway --

Tacky:

Rude wait staff.

[carrie721]

where do u work?

local place here called franklin square deli. want a sandwich? :)

[JazmenFlowers]

Good God! How do you guys make any money!?! I am a constant over-tipper just because so many of my friends have been waitresses/waiters. BUT I will not leave a good tip if the person is rude - I draw the line there.

I was a restaurant recently and I'd been there once before and had gotten bread before the meal (I and the person I was with ordered the EXACT same thing as the time before) but this time, no bread. So I ask about the bread and receive a very curt, "we don't just GIVE free bread away..." she walks away, it all went downhill from there - she got a measly tip from me...I'm no ballsy enough to not tip at all :o

Anyway --

Tacky:

Rude wait staff.
:shocked: no way. we would have went rounds. by the time I was done with them, they'd tip me.

[amber]

Completely agree. I mean, who the hell cares what kind of heels people wear?

And now you know the answer to that question!!!
I've only expressed distaste for one thing, and I didn't say it was tacky, but that I found it ugly (long toenails). See how superior I am? Will you still be my friend? :laugh:
I also don't get why overweight people can't go swimming/wear swimsuits. What are they supposed to wear, jeans? Also, shouldn't we be happy they are exercising? *saying "they" as if I don't have 15 extra lbs on my own swimsuit wearing fat ass* Also, does someone else's fat in any way reflect on you? I would think not.


Deanna, you can hang out with me. Unless you have one of those flowery bag things. I've never seen one before, but they sure are ugly, I wouldn't be able to look at one all afternoon. Otherwise, I'm going to put on my cute gauchos, my swimsuit top - hold on, I need to pull my underwear out of my ass - my thongs, you'll don your lovely Tevas, and we're going to hit the stores!!!! Then, of course, swimming - and you better be overweight in that swimsuit!

Also, people who talk about "girl boners" shouldn't throw stones at people who mention lesbian porn.

[DrummerDeanna]

Deanna, you can hang out with me. Unless you have one of those flowery bag things. I've never seen one before, but they sure are ugly, I wouldn't be able to look at one all afternoon. Otherwise, I'm going to put on my cute gauchos, my swimsuit top - hold on, I need to pull my underwear out of my ass - my thongs, you'll don your lovely Tevas, and we're going to hit the stores!!!! Then, of course, swimming - and you better be overweight in that swimsuit!

Also, people who talk about "girl boners" shouldn't throw stones at people who mention lesbian porn.


:laugh: Sweet - I'll get the gauchos and Tevas ready!!

[gldstwmn]

This IS a bitchy thread.

I don't look at it that way though. I think what it really means is we're all tacky in our own way. :lol:
Now, I'm off to run errands in my chinese silk flip flops, my Ann Taylor linen capris and my hair will be in a chignon secured by one of those clip thingies. :o I'll be wearing Chanel sunglasses though and later, I'll be at the Bobbi Brown counter at Neiman's buying some new lipstick. :p
So **** you bitches if you don't like it. :laugh: :wavey:

[trackaghost]

And now you know the answer to that question!!!
I've only expressed distaste for one thing, and I didn't say it was tacky, but that I found it ugly (long toenails). See how superior I am? Will you still be my friend? :laugh:
I also don't get why overweight people can't go swimming/wear swimsuits. What are they supposed to wear, jeans? Also, shouldn't we be happy they are exercising? *saying "they" as if I don't have 15 extra lbs on my own swimsuit wearing fat ass* Also, does someone else's fat in any way reflect on you? I would think not.



Of course :) I've never seen the long toenail thing personally, but then I don't even understand long fingernails. You can't play guitar or anything with them! :laugh:
To tell the truth the shoe thing was fairly harmless, but I personally enjoy that people have different senses of style. Block heels, high heels, flats, wedges - it's all good!

I didn't get why overweight people wearing bathing suits to swim is tacky either. If they are on the beach or at the pool I'd say it's appropiate wear.

[cliffdweller]

Also, people who talk about "girl boners" shouldn't throw stones at people who mention lesbian porn.

Dude, seriously, you read my mind.

Here's another one: tacky is joining in a discussion on a thread only to make snarky comments and then, inadvertantly, claiming moral superiority. Oh wait, that's just irony. :rolleyes:

[amber]

Dude, seriously, you read my mind.

Here's another one: tacky is joining in a discussion on a thread only to make snarky comments and alienate oneself from the discussion while indirectly claiming moral superiority. As if :rolleyes:.
No, that's not tacky. ^ It's what cool people do. :cool: :p :D :wavey:

[cliffdweller]

No, that's not tacky. ^ It's what cool people do. :cool: :p :D :wavey:


Oh yeah, I forgot.

Back to the topic: Is not wearing deoderant tacky or just a social faux paux? Anyway, if you sweat and by sweating you stink, then please do something about that **** :laugh:.

[DrummerDeanna]

Oh yeah, I forgot.

Back to the topic: Is not wearing deoderant tacky or just a social faux paux? Anyway, if you sweat and by sweating you stink, then please do something about that **** :laugh:.


:laugh: I'd say it's not tacky -just plain gross. I mean I know some people are anti-deoderant because of some of the ingredients - but there ARE alternatives...really one should not go around smelling of B.O.....yuck.

[cliffdweller]

:laugh: I'd say it's not tacky -just plain gross. I mean I know some people are anti-deoderant because of some of the ingredients - but there ARE alternatives...really one should not go around smelling of B.O.....yuck.

Speaking of B.O...Amber, what is the "odor blocking technology" as referenced in your sig pic? Is it "the rock?" Is it Stevie's "awesomeness?" I'm not quite sure...

[hayley]

Dude, seriously, you read my mind.

Here's another one: tacky is joining in a discussion on a thread only to make snarky comments and then, inadvertantly, claiming moral superiority. Oh wait, that's just irony. :rolleyes:
Yeah, it's moral superiority that makes me think it's tacky to take a thread complaining about people wearing anklets over pantyhose and turn it into talking about the best kinds of lesbian porn, making fun of fat people, and making people feel bad because they enjoy wearing or doing something that you personally don't like. All of the criticism is depressing, and don't flip me **** just because I'm calling it.

[Brad]

Tacky:

Leaving your own graduation early after you receive your diploma instead of going back to your seat and waiting until it's over. I know, it's long, but IMO that's so rude and inconsiderate to those people who are left to be called.

Brad

[bikerchic]

Yeah, it's moral superiority that makes me think it's tacky to take a thread complaining about people wearing anklets over pantyhose and turn it into talking about the best kinds of lesbian porn, making fun of fat people, and making people feel bad because they enjoy wearing or doing something that you personally don't like. All of the criticism is depressing, and don't flip me **** just because I'm calling it.
Get over it. Don't be such a Debbie Downer. It's all in good fun. If you don't like it then you should have stopped reading after what you thought was the first offensive post. Yet you kept reading. :shrug:

[hayley]

Get over it. Don't be such a Debbie Downer. It's all in good fun. If you don't like it then you should have stopped reading after what you thought was the first offensive post. Yet you kept reading. :shrug:
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[cliffdweller]

Yeah, it's moral superiority that makes me think it's tacky to take a thread complaining about people wearing anklets over pantyhose and turn it into talking about the best kinds of lesbian porn, making fun of fat people, and making people feel bad because they enjoy wearing or doing something that you personally don't like. All of the criticism is depressing, and don't flip me **** just because I'm calling it.


Ha ha, good one. Praytell, why are you viewing a thread called "tacky" in the first place then? Did you think it was a discussion on the etymology of the word? No, of course not...

Don't view threads that depress you, life's too short.

[DrummerDeanna]

Get over it. Don't be such a Debbie Downer.


**Wah wah wah** Hee...I always hear that stupid sound effect in my head when Debbie Downer is mentioned.

And it's not like we were disecting and giving play by plays of lesbian porn :shrug: What's the big??

[cliffdweller]

**Wah wah wah** Hee...I always hear that stupid sound effect in my head when Debbie Downer is mentioned.


I love that on SNL! I like it even more when Rachel Dratch loses her **** and starts laughing!

[DrummerDeanna]

I love that on SNL! I like it even more when Rachel Dratch loses her **** and starts laughing!


:laugh: I KNOW...I'm still laughing just thinking about it...love the Debbie Downer!!

Of course just like Rose Nylund if I actually knew her in person I'd probably want to murder her - but they're funny as hell on tv :p

and so I'm not a complete threadjacker again:

Tacky:

walking around with a skirt wedgie. Good God tug on the thing when you get up....!!!!

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[JazmenFlowers]

I don't look at it that way though. I think what it really means is we're all tacky in our own way. :lol:
Now, I'm off to run errands in my chinese silk flip flops, my Ann Taylor linen capris and my hair will be in a chignon secured by one of those clip thingies. :o I'll be wearing Chanel sunglasses though and later, I'll be at the Bobbi Brown counter at Neiman's buying some new lipstick. :p
So **** you bitches if you don't like it. :laugh: :wavey:
oh snap.

we've been served. :laugh:

[Brad]

^ ^ The Debbie Downer you posted up there (the first one they did) was the best! The rest were never as good IMO. I keep this SNL on my TIVO just for this skit!

"Well, it's official...I can't have children!"

Brad

[JazmenFlowers]

simmah down bitches. we're all hypocritical, judgmental humans anyway.

[BTFLCHLD]

simmah down bitches. we're all hypocritical, judgmental humans anyway. Don't ask me about the skirt. :shocked: :lol:

[amber]

Speaking of B.O...Amber, what is the "odor blocking technology" as referenced in your sig pic? Is it "the rock?" Is it Stevie's "awesomeness?" I'm not quite sure...
One night, late, the T.V. was on. I think I had had a few cocktails. Anyway, I hear this deoderant commercial in the background, and it says "something something ADVANCED ODOR BLOCKING TECHNOLOGY".

And I'm like "What the exact hell is odor blocking technology? Does the deoderant have tiny computer chips in it? Can we use this technology for stem cell research as well?" etc. - Making up funny **** in my head.

So, the ledge was on in my house as well, and I remembered my sig pic had Stevie raising her arm, so I thought I would put it there, and it would be funny (to me, at least).

I actually wanted to start a thread about it, and laugh, but then I thought that was hella stupid - which is fine with me, but other more uptight and less silly souls don't always appreciate that sort of pointless, non musical goofery.

I've noticed when I have cocktails it's best to think and rethink something I want to post. If you know what I mean.
And I still don't get what the hell "odor blocking technology" is supposed to be.

[cliffdweller]

:laugh: I KNOW...I'm still laughing just thinking about it...love the Debbie Downer!!


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:laugh::laugh: That is exactly what I was talking about, thanks for posting that Deanna! I love how everyone is furiously cutting into, and eating their food to hide their laughter. Horatio Sans cracks me up just looking at him--those facial expressions!

[JazmenFlowers]

hella stupid
tacky. overused.



:laugh:

I remember when I first saw that above your sig pic I laughed my ass off...all I could think of was strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.

[amber]

tacky. overused.



:laugh:




I say that for three reasons:

A) It pisses people off because it's so hella lame, and
B) Cartman did it, and so I can't help myself, and
C) Cartman did it, and so I think it's funny every time I say it.

[skcin]

I thought this would happen, decided to post the thread anyway. Hey, it took 20something pages for it to turn bad, and it was fun while it lasted. :rolleyes: I'd appreciate it if people didn't snark back. Really, it just makes it worse. Ignore & go about your business.

Is anyone here saying overweight people are terrible human beings who suck? No. Are people saying that short people are inferior to tall people? No. Are people saying that if you don't wear a certain label, or brand of clothing, or type of shoe, that you aren't a decent person and you should kill yourself? No.

It's just a silly thread, full of members' opinions on what is tacky, tasteless, unclassy (is that a word?) I don't believe any rules were broken (I'll go check though, wouldn't want anyone to think this thread was being treated differently than any others here...) and it's not meant to be taken so seriously.

I wear skorts, I'm overweight, I'm short, I wear capris, I've had a French pedi - yet somehow, I'm still finding the strength to go on after being "torn apart." :shrug:

[cliffdweller]

One night, late, the T.V. was on. I think I had had a few cocktails. Anyway, I hear this deoderant commercial in the background, and it says "something something ADVANCED ODOR BLOCKING TECHNOLOGY".

And I'm like "What the exact hell is odor blocking technology? Does the deoderant have tiny computer chips in it? Can we use this technology for stem cell research as well?" etc. - Making up funny **** in my head.

So, the ledge was on in my house as well, and I remembered my sig pic had Stevie raising her arm, so I thought I would put it there, and it would be funny (to me, at least).

I actually wanted to start a thread about it, and laugh, but then I thought that was hella stupid - which is fine with me, but other more uptight and less silly souls don't always appreciate that sort of pointless, non musical goofery.

I've noticed when I have cocktails it's best to think and rethink something I want to post. If you know what I mean.
And I still don't get what the hell "odor blocking technology" is supposed to be.

:laugh: I don't know what odor blocking technology is supposed to be either. I love it when, on certain deoderant commercials, they show you that stripe **** on the deoderant stick as if that measley little stripe is the "odor blocking technology" here to save the human race from pit stink for good.

I also love those men's razor commercials that show you the 3-D image of a guy's face being shaved and how the blade goes under the skin to shave one's face as closely as is humanly (or divinely) possible. Do we really need all that technology for a razor commercial? I tell you, the melodrama is totally ridiculous.

[JazmenFlowers]

Cartman did it
'nuff said

[JazmenFlowers]

I wear skorts, I'm overweight, I'm short, I wear capris, I've had a French pedi - yet somehow, I'm still finding the stregth to go on after being "torn apart." :shrug:
preach it girlfriend!

I prefer American over French. :wavey:

[BTFLCHLD]

My mom and I were incredulous that public underwear and pants handling took place. It is called a wedgie.

[skcin]

You won't want to come into my garden then.


Mine either. I think they're fine. They're cheap and stackable, easy to clean & store. How else are you supposed to have seating for 20 or 30 people at your house/yard? :shrug: Of course, Theresa only has about 4 friends, so she doesn't have to be concerned with that, apparently. :rolleyes:

BTW, Theresa? When I come up to visit, you'd better have an expensive lounge chair for me to sit on, since you're so particular about seating. :cool:

[amber]

:laugh: I don't know what odor blocking technology is supposed to be either. I love it when, on certain deoderant commercials, they show you that stripe **** on the deoderant stick as if that measley little stripe is the "odor blocking technology" here to save the human race from pit stink for good.

I also love those men's razor commercials that show you the 3-D image of a guy's face being shaved and how the blade goes under the skin to shave one's face as closely as is humanly (or divinely) possible. Do we really need all that technology for a razor commercial? I tell you, the melodrama is totally ridiculous.

And so you understand.

And Paula, maybe you have the strength to go on, but my self esteem is once again shattered. It's in tatters. *shedoobeh*.

I still think it's tacky to talk about millions of pointless things that are tacky -
Or more accurately, I think being judgemental about clothes is tacky. So can't I say that just as much as someone else can say they think Uggs are tacky? :shrug: I also think it's tacky to say things about "fat people", and imply that they shouldn't do whatever they want, whenever they want. My panties weren't exactly in a bunch about all that, I just kind of labeled you all shallow, judgemental, souless bitches and moved on, but I still think I can say what I think. :laugh:

[skcin]

- Posting fluffy animal pictures
- Starting a "Tacky" thread
- Pictures in signatures

;)

I don't really criticize fashion or stuff like that (yet?). :shrug:

There is one occasion I can think of which merited the term "tacky." My mom and I were in line at Jeffrey's Hamburger Court and a young couple (a man and a woman) were in front of us. The man leaned over and asked, "what underwear are you wearing?" Then he pulled the back of her pants out and down, pulled her underwear up and looked at it. Perhaps that was just disrespectful. My mom and I were incredulous that public underwear and pants handling took place.

You're so bad.

BTW - your gross underwear story reminded me of something. I was in line for the bumper cars at Darien Lake a few years ago & saw a guy grab his girl's titty. :shocked: For no apparent reason - they were just standing there, he grabbed & squeezed it, then let go. Her expression didn't even change, it was like nothing had happened.

PDA's are all a bit tacky IMO, but this was ridiculous. There were kids in that line! And apparently, since I remember most of the details, I was scarred for life.

[UnwindedDreams]

And so you understand.

And Paula, maybe you have the strength to go on, but my self esteem is once again shattered. It's in tatters. *shedoobeh*.

I still think it's tacky to talk about millions of pointless things that are tacky -
Or more accurately, I think being judgemental about clothes is tacky. So can't I say that just as much as someone else can say they think Uggs are tacky? :shrug: I also think it's tacky to say things about "fat people", and imply that they shouldn't do whatever they want, whenever they want. My panties weren't exactly in a bunch about all that, I just kind of labeled you all shallow, judgemental, souless bitches and moved on, but I still think I can say what I think. :laugh:
My brain's been splattered all over manhattan...:lol:

[skcin]

I just kind of labeled you all shallow, judgemental, souless bitches and moved on, but I still think I can say what I think. :laugh:


I'm OK with that. :nod:

[cliffdweller]

I just kind of labeled you all shallow, judgemental, souless bitches and moved on,

:laugh: Exactly. That's all one has to say, and then we get it! :laugh:

the thing is Amber, you're generally good-natured and positive and have a reputation for being so. I get your humor, and it's well-taken. You are rarely snarky in my opinion :shrug:.

[amber]

I'm OK with that. :nod:

Sweet. :laugh:

Nice orange thongs, btw. :shocked: :eek: :distress:

[skcin]

Sweet. :laugh:

Nice orange thongs, btw. :shocked: :eek: :distress:


I don't have a problem with thongs (except that they hurt between my toes) that are clean and look nice. Now, where's that pic of my orange thongs..... :laugh:

BTW - haven't worn them since. They really hurt my toes! :mad:

But I do agree that cheap foam flipflops are for the beach only. They get dirty, and they fall apart, and it just doesn't look good. :shrug: Don't you remember my flipflop nightmare story? When I tripped over a crack in the driveway in them when I was 10 & broke my toe?!?! I will NEVER recover.

[cliffdweller]

How about jellies? Are jellies tacky? I've seen them in several stores lately, and it looks like they're making a fashion comback :shrug:

[amber]

^^^

That is pretty traumatic. (Paula).

I'm sorry, but when I'm just riding around on my bike, doing errands of a grocerial or book buying nature, around the scruff town that is Berkeley, there is no way I'm going to care what shoes i'm wearing. Especially since everyone else is wearing them, too. And I'm just going to be sweaty, anyway. Or in Chico, when every single person, including me, has come straight from the river to the restaurant - I'm not going to feel too badly about being in my thongs, or even that I'm one of the fifty other people who still has their swimsuit top on under their tank top. :shrug:
And if your underwear is constantly up your butt, you have to pull it out sometime, dontcha? :D


Edit - Jellies are definitely ugly, and may be tacky as well.

[cliffdweller]

Edit - Jellies are definitely ugly, and may be tacky as well.

:laugh: Ha! I loved them when I was 10 :shrug:, I had every color imaginable. In a word, I thought they were hot **** :laugh:.

But really, some 80's fashion really needs to stay dead, not everything is subject for revival. And anyway, jellies make your feet sweat which is gross and uncomfortable.

[skcin]

How about jellies? Are jellies tacky? I've seen them in several stores lately, and it looks like they're making a fashion comback :shrug:


I hate them, I can't believe they're back "in." Saw someone wearing them with socks.

[cliffdweller]

I hate them, I can't believe they're back "in." Saw someone wearing them with socks.


Eeewww! That's worse than socks and 'stocks...sorry Deanna...but wait, you don't wear Birkenstocks with socks...DO you? :shocked: :laugh:

[skcin]

^^^

That is pretty traumatic. (Paula).

I'm sorry, but when I'm just riding around on my bike, doing errands of a grocerial or book buying nature, around the scruff town that is Berkeley, there is no way I'm going to care what shoes i'm wearing. Especially since everyone else is wearing them, too. And I'm just going to be sweaty, anyway. Or in Chico, when every single person, including me, has come straight from the river to the restaurant - I'm not going to feel too badly about being in my thongs, or even that I'm one of the fifty other people who still has their swimsuit top on under their tank top. :shrug:
And if your underwear is constantly up your butt, you have to pull it out sometime, dontcha? :D


Edit - Jellies are definitely ugly, and may be tacky as well.


Point taken. I guess it depends on your environment (although Towie won't agree.) I could see wearing them a lot in CA, coming back from the beach & such. But in Buffalo? A summer concert, a festival, a picnic - sure. Work, a nice restaurant, a gradutaion? Tacky. And when I see people dressed to the nines for a wedding or dinner party, and they have on drugstore flipflops? Sorry, that's tacky.

[DrummerDeanna]

Eeewww! That's worse than socks and 'stocks...sorry Deanna...but wait, you don't wear Birkenstocks with socks...DO you? :shocked: :laugh:


Nooooo...I'm vehemently against socks and sandals - that is WRONG!! If you want your feet covered wear shoes!!!

But I do love my birkenstocks :o though there are some really ugly varieties.

Paula...PDAs....ok...my sister, grandma and I were in line at the Statue of Liberty and there was this couple in front of us you were totally getting it on..well not totally - but they were basically dry humping right there in line...my grandma kept YELLING the following, "Oh my GOD...He's going to pull his thing out right here!!!" and "Well she'll have a surprise in nine months..." and "I miss your grandpa" lol....it was funny - but at the same time disgusting as these people were still going at it...what's more disturbing is that appeared to be in their mid to late teens. Yuck.

[amber]

:laugh: Ha! I loved them when I was 10 :shrug:, I had every color imaginable. In a word, I thought they were hot **** :laugh:.

But really, some 80's fashion really needs to stay dead, not everything is subject for revival. And anyway, jellies make your feet sweat which is gross and uncomfortable.
Some things look fine on youngens, but adults shouldn't wear them. Jellies are those things.

Paula - thongs with dress atire?!?!?!?! Never seen it, hope I never do.

[DrummerDeanna]

I hated jellies as a kid -and hate them today. Never got that trend, although I did have a pair - I remember wearing them once - that was it.

I agree with Amber, some trends may be fine for kids - doesn't mean adults should latch on.

[The Tower]

B) Cartman did it, and so I can't help myself
This is exactly why I say it, too. Cartman is just way to much for me. OY!! The NAMBLA episode is the best....

[JazmenFlowers]

This is exactly why I say it, too. Cartman is just way to much for me. OY!! The NAMBLA episode is the best....
the best EVER to me is the "Kyle's Mom's a bitch" song.

[DavidMn]

This is exactly why I say it, too. Cartman is just way to much for me. OY!! The NAMBLA episode is the best....I missed that episode. I heard it was funny as hell.:nod:

[cliffdweller]

the best EVER to me is the "Kyle's Mom's a bitch" song.

Any song they come up with is usually pretty hilarious. One of my favorites is the one from the special olympics episode. They should release a compilation of all the South Park songs!

[bikerchic]

First of all, I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I said OBESE, not chubby. I mean 150 lbs over weight, not 15. I just don't understand where people get the balls to wear bathing suits in public when they are morbidly obese. They know everyone is looking at them and they know what everyone are thinking (and don't pretend that you don't). I'm about 10 lbs over weight and I wouldn't be caught dead in a bathing suit in public, but that's just me (and I probably need to get over that, I know). Why is it that we can make fun of people that don't bath or use deodorant and stink but god forbid we mention someone who is overweight. Again I'm sorry.

And Paula, I'm sorry if I offended your plastic white lawnchairs and I have 2 friends not 4. You and Mark.

[DavidMn]

First of all, I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I said OBESE, not chubby. I mean 150 lbs over weight, not 15. I just don't understand where people get the balls to wear bathing suits in public when they are morbidly obese. They know everyone is looking at them and they know what everyone are thinking (and don't pretend that you don't). I'm about 10 lbs over weight and I wouldn't be caught dead in a bathing suit in public, but that's just me (and I probably need to get over that, I know). Why is it that we can make fun of people that don't bath or use deodorant and stink but got forbid we mention someone who is overweight. Again I'm sorry.

And Paula, I'm sorry if I offended your plastic white lawnchairs and I have 2 friends not 4. You and Mark.Honey, you could never offend me. WHen ever someone asks me when the baby is due, I just tell them next week and laugh!:laugh:

[bikerchic]

Honey, you could never offend me. WHen ever someone asks me when the baby is due, I just tell them next week and laugh!:laugh:
Now see, that's just mean. I would NEVER say it to their face, just behind their back :laugh:

[DavidMn]

Now see, that's just mean. I would NEVER say it to their face, just behind their back :laugh:You know what? Its really no big deal. My attitude is pretty much F**K IT. I cant worry about what people think of me constantly.:nod:

[The Tower]

Saw someone wearing them with socks.
I seriously just choked. :shocked:

Jellies are an abomination. They were horrible in the 80's and they're horrible now. If they are supposedly "in" again, please tell me that hair crimping, shoulder pads, those big wide white and/or gold belts and silvery-white cum lipstick are NOT back "in style" as well.

[JazmenFlowers]

silvery-white cum lipstick are NOT back "in style" as well.
hey now!

oh...wait...nevermind.

stealing someone else's lunch from the work fridge = tacky.

[The Tower]

Point taken. I guess it depends on your environment (although Towie won't agree.) I could see wearing them a lot in CA, coming back from the beach & such. But in Buffalo? A summer concert, a festival, a picnic - sure. Work, a nice restaurant, a gradutaion? Tacky. And when I see people dressed to the nines for a wedding or dinner party, and they have on drugstore flipflops? Sorry, that's tacky.
For me, it's just the whole dumbening down of class. People like Britney are almost making it acceptable for women to walk around dressed like white trash and flip flops are just part of that long, slow descent into tra****ude.

[cliffdweller]

hey now!

oh...wait...nevermind.

stealing someone else's lunch from the work fridge = tacky.

Jazzy,
Stealing lunches out of the work fridge is just plain ruthless!

Tower,
Just wait, all that stuff you mentioned is right around the corner---I predict all that horribly fugly **** will again make it's way back into fashion.

[bikerchic]

Putting cigarette butts out in my flower pots :mad:

[JazmenFlowers]

Britney
which reminds me...

entering a public restroom barefoot = tacky

[cliffdweller]

which reminds me...

entering a public restroom barefoot = tacky


Okay, I just threw up a little.

[DavidMn]

Putting cigarette butts out in my flower pots :mad:That's not very nice.

[bikerchic]

BTW, Theresa? When I come up to visit, you'd better have an expensive lounge chair for me to sit on, since you're so particular about seating. :cool:
For you my dear, I have a throne and a tiara :rolleyes:

[DavidMn]

hey now!

oh...wait...nevermind.

stealing someone else's lunch from the work fridge = tacky.WHOA!:laugh: I was wondering where you were "Headed" there.:laugh:

[xdreamsunwindx]

- Pictures in signatures


What about communist parties?

Well, I'm not tall, not short, I'm about 15 or so pounds overweight, I dye my hair pink, I wear raccoon eyemakeup, and my friend and I are calling our ska band "Fancy the Tacky." I got y'all beat.

[amber]

For me, it's just the whole dumbening down of class. People like Britney are almost making it acceptable for women to walk around dressed like white trash and flip flops are just part of that long, slow descent into tra****ude.
Okay, but why should I wear nice clothes to ride my bike around and go to the grocery store? :confused: Or to walk around ScruBerkeley? Or Oakhomelessland?

[bikerchic]

Paula, just an idea :shrug: :p

http://www.centremagazine.com/issues/2000/Oct/images/Gafa_18.JPG

[The Tower]

Okay, but why should I wear nice clothes to ride my bike around and go to the grocery store? :confused: Or to walk around ScruBerkeley? Or Oakhomlessland?
Well, it isn't really about that kind of thing. I having nothing against slobby/comfy stuff where it's appropriate. The concept that flip-flops have moved into the realm of acceptable footwear in restaurants or acceptable as an accompaniment to any kind of "going out" outfits and/or more formal dress is ludicrous.

Fer chrissakes, I've seen pictures of people wearing them in their wedding photos.

[gldstwmn]

How about jellies? Are jellies tacky? I've seen them in several stores lately, and it looks like they're making a fashion comback :shrug:

I don't know about that but what about those rubber garden shoes everyone's wearing all over the place lately? :distress:

[gldstwmn]

oh snap.

we've been served. :laugh:

I passed up the Kooba handbag that was on sale that I've wanted for months now.

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[The Tower]

I don't know about that but what about those rubber garden shoes everyone's wearing all over the place lately? :distress:
And in bright orange, no less.....

It's a whole Euro-trash thing that's come to the U.S.

Bleh.

[DrummerDeanna]

ewwww Gators...HATE them...they are SO ugly, I just went shoe shopping and saw a big display of them and their knock-off friends...so ugly, I can't even imagine those looking good with anything.

On the plus side I a fun pair of black sandals that I am sure you would all hate :p

[BTFLCHLD]

EDIT: I am such a meanie! :]

[carrie721]

For me, it's just the whole dumbening down of class. People like Britney are almost making it acceptable for women to walk around dressed like white trash and flip flops are just part of that long, slow descent into tra****ude.

wait, did you just say "dumbening"?

also, i have to say it: it's spelled "faux pas," people!

[ragandbone]

wait, did you just say "dumbening"?

That's beautiful!

[carrie721]

That's beautiful!

i calls 'em as i sees 'em!

love your new sig.

[ragandbone]

i calls 'em as i sees 'em!

love your new sig.
Your sig is pretty swell...er, "swill" too. :D

[carrie721]

Good God! How do you guys make any money!?! I am a constant over-tipper just because so many of my friends have been waitresses/waiters. BUT I will not leave a good tip if the person is rude - I draw the line there.

I was a restaurant recently and I'd been there once before and had gotten bread before the meal (I and the person I was with ordered the EXACT same thing as the time before) but this time, no bread. So I ask about the bread and receive a very curt, "we don't just GIVE free bread away..." she walks away, it all went downhill from there - she got a measly tip from me...I'm no ballsy enough to not tip at all :o

Anyway --

Tacky:

Rude wait staff.

we don't make much, to be honest ... it can be a ****ty job.

yeah, rude wait staff ... i don't get it! your tips depend on your demeanor ... :shrug:

[ragandbone]

we don't make much, to be honest ... it can be a ****ty job.

yeah, rude wait staff ... i don't get it! your tips depend on your demeanor ... :shrug:
Of course there are those restaurants where people pay (or they used to) for waiters with attitude. When I worked at the SF Hamburger Mary's, we were sort of a show for the patrons, and we pushed them around quite a bit. The decor of Mary's, cluttered kitsch, now that was gloriously, unapologetically tacky!

[The Tower]

wait, did you just say "dumbening"?
You've never heard of the phrase "dumbening down"??? :rolleyes: Jeezus. "Dumbening" and "embiggen" are perfectly cromulent words.....

[carrie721]

You've never heard of the phrase "dumbening down"??? :rolleyes: Jeezus. "Dumbening" and "embiggen" are perfectly cromulent words.....

imbeezitably!

[amber]

You've never heard of the phrase "dumbening down"??? :rolleyes: Jeezus. "Dumbening" and "embiggen" are perfectly cromulent words.....

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

:lol: :lol:

I forgot about "cromulent".

Made up words are the best thing in the world.

[cliffdweller]

I don't know about that but what about those rubber garden shoes everyone's wearing all over the place lately? :distress:


Fug. I hate those things, and they look hot to me, all that rubber...not thanks. But then again, most things are too hot to wear in Austin for about 5-6 months out of the year :laugh:.

[cliffdweller]

also, i have to say it: it's spelled "faux pas," people!

Yeah, well, it's French so who cares? :shrug: :laugh: :wavey:

[cliffdweller]

Well, it isn't really about that kind of thing. I having nothing against slobby/comfy stuff where it's appropriate. The concept that flip-flops have moved into the realm of acceptable footwear in restaurants or acceptable as an accompaniment to any kind of "going out" outfits and/or more formal dress is ludicrous.

Shoe snob! :laugh: :p

I live in a college town and everyone and their mother wears flip flops in all these instances you mention. I really think it all depends on context. Like, there are many restaurants in Austin where flip-flops are totally appropriate and commonplace, and did I mention the heat? MY GOD THE HEAT of Austin summers and autumns...it's really an abomination against humanity. Again I shall state that if the flip-flops are cute and coordinate with the rest of the outfit, then go for it.

[BTFLCHLD]

http://i5.tinypic.com/14io5yb.jpg :distress:

[The Tower]

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

:lol: :lol:

I forgot about "cromulent".

Made up words are the best thing in the world.
I don't think anyone else got the reference.... :laugh:

Shoe snob! :laugh: :p
I'm just a snob, period.

[Johnny Stew]

I don't think anyone else got the reference.... :laugh:It's from The Simpsons, of course!

[amber]

Shoe snob! :laugh: :p

I live in a college town and everyone and their mother wears flip flops in all these instances you mention. I really think it all depends on context. Like, there are many restaurants in Austin where flip-flops are totally appropriate and commonplace, and did I mention the heat? MY GOD THE HEAT of Austin summers and autumns...it's really an abomination against humanity. Again I shall state that if the flip-flops are cute and coordinate with the rest of the outfit, then go for it.
Yes. I guess that is why I don't get the thong problem. Same thing, college towns, hot weather. Add beach/river. Well, I get it with the pic BTFLCHLD posted. :laugh:

[cliffdweller]

Yes. I guess that is why I don't get the thong problem. Same thing, college towns, hot weather. Add beach/river. Well, I get it with the pic BTFLCHLD posted. :laugh:


Yeah, must be a regional thing. I had a friend from N.Y.C. who thought my sandals were horrendous... SANDALS!! we're not talking flip-flops but leather sandals! Anyway he said he was loathe to wear any shoes that showed that much of his feet and didn't understand why people down here do it. I figured it was an N.Y.C. thing :shrug:.

[amber]

Yeah, must be a regional thing. I had a friend from N.Y.C. who thought my sandals were horrendous... SANDALS!! we're not talking flip-flops but leather sandals! Anyway he said he was loathe to wear any shoes that showed that much of his feet and didn't understand why people down here do it. I figured it was an N.Y.C. thing :shrug:.
But that doesn't make sense, because it's really hot there in the summer, too.
And remember Sex in the City? Those chicks always wore sandals. Maybe boys in NYC.

[cliffdweller]

But that doesn't make sense, because it's really hot there in the summer, too.
And remember Sex in the City? Those chicks always wore sandals. Maybe boys in NYC.


Or maybe just this gay boy from NYC? Who knows, I miss him though...:sigh: haven't thought about him in years..

[GateandGarden]

What about communist parties?We make exceptions for those. :laugh:

...I'm about 15 or so pounds overweight...Complete nonsense, Kate! You aren't, and you are very beautiful.

[skcin]

Bringing your dog with you into a place of business. Other than pet-friendly places like Petsmart.

We had a girl bring one of those little rat dogs into our medical office. She couldn't understand why we asked her not to do that again. :shocked: And the other day, I saw someone walking around with her dog inside Mr Second's bargain outlet store.

[EnchantedSLN]

Bringing your dog with you into a place of business. Other than pet-friendly places like Petsmart.

We had a girl bring one of those little rat dogs into our medical office. She couldn't understand why we asked her not to do that again. :shocked: And the other day, I saw someone walking around with her dog inside Mr Second's bargain outlet store.

That's become really popular out here. People bring their dogs to class, to stores, to restaurants (that's the worst, I think), basically anywhere and everywhere they go. I get that little dogs are convenient to carry and it's fun to take your pet with you places, but I hate when people dress them up in stupid little hats and shoes (I can deal with a shirt or something but come on) or stick them in their purses all day. They're animals, not fashion accesories.


I don't get all the flip-flop hate :p. Man, you guys are tough. I think they look silly with formal clothes, or to worn to work, but I wear them with jeans almost every day. They're simple and comfortable, it's the hippie in me, etc. However I do agree it's tacky if 1) the platform is like 5 inches high and they have playboy bunny decals anywhere on them 2) you drag your feet or make that annoying slapping sound with them or 3) they're white, unless you only plan on wearing them once. Because I don't care how careful you try to be, or how clean you think your feet are, they will get all dirty and marked up and have those yucky black foot stains.

[amber]

^^^

I just recalled you from Vegas as I was reading and your flip flops came readily to mind, I totally remember them. :woohoo:

I was thinking further about this thong thing (I already was obsessed with perfect thongs, so it's natural. P.S., I'm currently lusting after these two pairs. I can't buy either right now, but even if I could, I can't decide which I want!)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/antisnark/RXG0402TWE_BZ_th.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/antisnark/RXG0402PIP_PW_th.jpg

Anyway, I was thinking of Tracye b/c she is my age, but between like, 1990 and 1994 was the whole neo hippy/grunge thing, and everyone went very casual, it really took hold here in Cali, too. I dunno, I was thinking that might have been a contributing factor. We were in highschool/graduating then, just the age to care about fashion or whatever.

[macfanken]

It seems like everyone has these Star Trek headsets now but I think they look ridiculous and tacky.


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[JazmenFlowers]

It seems like everyone has these Star Trek headsets now but I think they look ridiculous and tacky.


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omg. bless you. I seriously want to go ape****, Bjork-style, on people everytime I see those. kill 'em...kill 'em all! argh.

[DrummerDeanna]

Bringing your dog with you into a place of business. Other than pet-friendly places like Petsmart.

We had a girl bring one of those little rat dogs into our medical office. She couldn't understand why we asked her not to do that again. :shocked: And the other day, I saw someone walking around with her dog inside Mr Second's bargain outlet store.


I can't carry my dog in a little purse :distress:

Anyway - I hate that porta-pet trend as well. Not only is it tacky - it's rude and inconsiderate. What about people with dog allergies??? I'd throw a hissy fit if people starting carting cats around everywhere (I'm highly allergic). And little rat dogs...well no one should be subjecting the public to those little yappies.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

omg. bless you. I seriously want to go ape****, Bjork-style, on people everytime I see those. kill 'em...kill 'em all! argh.

never seen anyone wearing them around here..

THANK GOD!

[cliffdweller]

between like, 1990 and 1994 was the whole neo hippy/grunge thing, and everyone went very casual, it really took hold here in Cali, too. I dunno, I was thinking that might have been a contributing factor. We were in highschool/graduating then, just the age to care about fashion or whatever.

Ah-Ha! I think you've found the link! Because seriously, flip-floppy sandals have taken a strangle-hold on our generation. I like 'em :shrug:

[JazmenFlowers]

****ney Spears on Dateline last night sobbing about the being stalked by the celeb photogs while also enjoying living in her "resort" and in love with "money" = tacky.

what she was wearing, her hair and chewing that damn gum = tackier.

****ney's new line of baby clothes = tackiest.

I kept singing that part from Chicago if you pop that gum one more time...

[DrummerDeanna]

****ney Spears on Dateline last night sobbing about the being stalked by the celeb photogs while also enjoying living in her "resort" and in love with "money" = tacky.

what she was wearing, her hair and chewing that damn gum = tackier.

****ney's new line of baby clothes = tackiest.

I kept singing that part from Chicago if you pop that gum one more time...


OMG I caught the last like minute of that and her "I love money" Ugh...she looked all gross and unkempt...is she just playing up the whole "White Trash" thing...or is she actually getting in touch with her roots....money can't but class afterall!

[sara1998]

All you fashion snobs would have a fit if you knew what I wore today at work, and then what I wore this evening when we went out to a casual dinner! :laugh: I'm short. Like 5' 3", and I wore black capris with a white v neck t-shirt, with a pair of black leather sandles. When I came home, I changed the capris to a pair of blue jean shorts, and work my pink breast cancer flip flops. THEN I went out to eat! :eek: I don't dress to the hilt, ever, and I don't really care! I don't look like a slob, and I dress as I'm comfortable. I don't run around with dirty clothes, or feet, and as long as I'm clean, I don't clash, and eveything fits, I don't care! All you gay boys would die if you lived in Indiana. There are all kinds of fashion faux pas here!

On edit: cars that are horribly painted in pink, orange, and dark blue, with crazy graphics all over the place, with big bass coming out of 'em. Even tackier: the people who drive 'em.

[DavidMn]

People bring their dogs to to restaurants
WHat if FIdo takes a crap while someone at the tabl's taking a bite of their Salad or steak or something like that. How nasty!:shocked:

[strandinthewind]

DOG HATERS :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Seriously, I take my girls to many places and am respectful about it. My fav. was when a certain Ledgie and her entourage walked my Laine more than once through the main lobby of the Waldorf Astoria :eek:

[DavidMn]

DOG HATERS :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Seriously, I take my girls to many places and am respectful about it. My fav. was when a certain Ledgie and her entourage walked my Laine more than once through the main lobby of the Waldorf Astoria :eek:I love dogs dear, just not when I'm enjoying a fine steak.:laugh:

[DrummerDeanna]

I HAD to ressurect the thread for the following.

Tacky:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f222/stealthxcat/ghetoes.jpg

and...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f222/stealthxcat/whoseyodaddy.jpg

Good God :distress:

[bretonbanquet]

^^^

That (both those pics) are grim :distress:


It seems like everyone has these Star Trek headsets now but I think they look ridiculous and tacky.


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Everyone here seems to have those things, and not only do you look ridiculous wearing one, but you look doubly stupid walking along talking to yourself. Just the other day a friend of mine was wearing one and I called him Lieutenant Uhura - he seemed a bit hurt, which I found hilarious - that's the kind of guy I am :(

[DavidMn]

^^^

That (both those pics) are grim :distress:




Everyone here seems to have those things, and not only do you look ridiculous wearing one, but you look doubly stupid walking along talking to yourself. Just the other day a friend of mine was wearing one and I called him Lieutenant Uhura - he seemed a bit hurt, which I found hilarious - that's the kind of guy I am :(They are weird I must say.:lol:

[skcin]

You guys, Drummerdeanna & I went to lunch this past weekend. I also showed her some nice areas in Buffalo (there are some, I swear) and in our travels, we saw the epitome of this thread:

A woman carrying one of those hideous purses in bright red...
http://www.kappadelta.org/Media/Images/Shop%20KD/Vera-Bradley2totesW250x.jpg



....wearing bright red gator shoes....

http://www.clogwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=401-LCAYMAN-22


...with socks. I thought I would pee my pants. :p

[carrie721]

:eek:

oh sweet lord! :laugh:

[sparky]

It seems like everyone has these Star Trek headsets now but I think they look ridiculous and tacky.


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The Dork Pod.

OMG. I hate the flip flops. Hate them. Especially when worn by a lazy walker who does the "drag and slap" walk. I have a certain friend who is literally the Imelda Marcos of flip flops, and it's okay when she wears them. I think she has thrown own away more flip flops than I will have pairs of shoes in my lifetime.

The purse dogs are rife in LA. They are everywhere. Hate. They remind me of the gangleskanks. They have become the fanny pack of 2006.

[carrie721]

tacky:

flippant replies directed at/in proximity to a very serious post.

i didn't freaking resurrect this thread for attention, or because i'm a moron.

whatever.

[HomerMcvie]

Resurrecting threads that qualify as antiques!
:blob1:
:rolleyes:
:blob2:
:wavey:
:confused:
:lol:

[amber]

tacky:

flippant replies directed at/in proximity to a very serious post.

i didn't freaking resurrect this thread for attention, or because i'm a moron.

whatever.

That was really rude what they said to your mom, and this thread is great.

I'll add one that isn't nearly as important as yours, but amusing or frightening none the less.
Say you go visit your favorite professor, you're talking, you're telling him about a current issue you are having wherein a member of your family wants you to stop acting like a slut, and it's very troubling and heartfelt or whatever. Then the professor says "Close the door, please" and proceeds to tell you how hot you are, and ask if you would have a threesome with him and his (much younger) wife. Now imagine his daughter is only four years younger than you.

No, it didn't happen to me. I spent the same day (today) collating a project at work. In other words, I spent the day walking around a table, picking up papers in order. That's not tacky, I'm just pissed that my day was like that, while someone else was being told they were hot and being invited to threesomes, tacky though it may be. Like, I was already thinking "is this really my life?!?!?" while endlessly collating, then I got to hear that little story. Now I've pretty much convinced myself that my real life is existing in some other dimension, waiting for me to timespace on over. Not only that, but I went to work early to do this, getting only four hours of sleep. Oh, and I'm supposed to do it again tomorrow.
I'm just puspy cause I haven't been asked to a good threesome in months. I never go, but it's nice to be asked.

I think I'd rather be a hunter/gatherer, I really do. It seems so much more fun and worthwhile. I think I'll go hunt and gather my toothbrush, then hunt and gather some candy, then gather the book I hunted and skinned and smoked yesterday. My teepee should be warmed up by now, I can see a good billow coming out the smokehole. hehehehe, "smokehole". I better clean up the bones from the corndogs I hunted last night from my animalhide side table first.

[carrie721]

That was really rude what they said to your mom, and this thread is great.

I'll add one that isn't nearly as important as yours, but amusing or frightening none the less.
Say you go visit your favorite professor, you're talking, you're telling him about a current issue you are having wherein a member of your family wants you to stop acting like a slut, and it's very troubling and heartfelt or whatever. Then the professor says "Close the door, please" and proceeds to tell you how hot you are, and ask if you would have a threesome with him and his (much younger) wife. Now imagine his daughter is only four years younger than you.

that's so heinous.

No, it didn't happen to me. I spent the same day (today) collating a project at work. In other words, I spent the day walking around a table, picking up papers in order. That's not tacky, I'm just pissed that my day was like that, while someone else was being told they were hot and being invited to threesomes, tacky though it may be. Like, I was already thinking "is this really my life?!?!?" while endlessly collating, then I got to hear that little story. Now I've pretty much convinced myself that my real life is existing in some other dimension, waiting for me to timespace on over. Not only that, but I went to work early to do this, getting only four hours of sleep. Oh, and I'm supposed to do it again tomorrow.
I'm just puspy cause I haven't been asked to a good threesome in months. I never go, but it's nice to be asked.

I think I'd rather be a hunter/gatherer, I really do. It seems so much more fun and worthwhile. I think I'll go hunt and gather my toothbrush, then hunt and gather some candy, then gather the book I hunted and skinned and smoked yesterday. My teepee should be warmed up by now, I can see a good billow coming out the smokehole. hehehehe, "smokehole". I better clean up the bones from the corndogs I hunted last night from my animalhide side table first.

:lol:

i have nothing to say to that, except that "meatbag" is funnier than "smokehole."

:cool:

[amber]

that's so heinous.



:lol:

i have nothing to say to that, except that "meatbag" is funnier than "smokehole."

:cool:

Perhaps, but it isn't as much of a hole at the top of a teepee that the smoke from your fire escapes out of as a smokehole is. Otherwise....:laugh:

[carrie721]

Perhaps, but it isn't as much of a hole at the top of a teepee that the smoke from your fire escapes out of as a smokehole is. Otherwise....:laugh:

did you hear me? i said meatbag.

[michelle2677]

tacky:

flippant replies directed at/in proximity to a very serious post.

i didn't freaking resurrect this thread for attention, or because i'm a moron.

whatever.

carrie-what's wrong?? I haven't checked all the threads yet :(

[DrummerDeanna]

carrie-what's wrong?? I haven't checked all the threads yet :(

Oh good...I thought I was the only one who missed something....

[amber]

did you hear me? i said meatbag.

Ohhh, meatbag.


:laugh: :laugh: <===== I'm laughing. See? I'm laughing. Okay? :shocked:

[BlackWidow]

scrunchies and evening attire