Okay, I have tried in the past AND more recently to do my part in bettering my community. I don't litter, I vote, and I even discourage my children from picking flowers in public displays. (Hey - at least it's something!) But no cause is more dear to my heart, than my efforts to enlighten my male friends on the eyesores and annoyances caused by misuse of the white sock and shorts in public.
It's truly not right. I mean, MUST YOU men pull that white sock ALL THE WAY up to your knee cap? Really? If your legs are cold...wear pants! Don't just pull the socks up...you look ridiculous! This is not an attractive look - if you're a single man looking to "snag a lady" while out on that Wal-Mart run. This isn't even a trendy look! It's just "HOT TO NOT"! ("Just Say No" - would also apply here.)
Because my efforts to notify the male species about this problem have been unheeded, I have had to take my cause to a more serious level. I am fully aware that these photos are going to be difficult to look at, but if it can help you start to recognize and accept the problem within yourself - your wife/girlfriend, your children, and your friends will thank me later.
Some of you have messaged me on Facebook and argued that socks worn this way is "comfortable". I understand. But, to be fair, BRAS aren't comfortable. Perhaps we women shall stop wearing them and go for "comfort" too!? How would you like that??? Wait - the men I know would totally enjoy a bunch of bra-less women in their community. (Re-Thinking....) Skinny Jeans are uncomfortable...how about we women stop wearing THOSE???? Huh? No more "tight butts" to "drive you nuts" ? How do you like that, Men? Do we wear things that we hate to make YOUR LIVES better? Okay then....perhaps we should "man down" our socks a little....?
Some of you have also argued that "ankle socks" look "lame". First off...I disagree. I think ankle socks are a WAY sexier look than the "knee cap trend". However, I realize that my opinion isn't the only one that counts. I started asking my girlfriends (both married and single) what they thought. Without formal results posted, I need you to know that 100% of women asked, agreed that ankle socks are either sexy or a WAY better alternative. **It should also be noted that women ESPECIALLY have issues with men wearing socks with sandals. Anyhow....back to the issue at hand....or should I say FOOT? (wah, wah, waaaaahhH!)
Because I had to be both quick and inconspicuous about getting these photos...some are blurry. But, it had to be actual REAL occurances and I had to have my phone handy. Faces were never photographed out of respect for the family and friends of the individuals committing such a nasty fopa.
The Albertson's Atrocity....
The Costco Criminal....
The Bullet Bike Bozo...
And finally, my personal favorite,
because no sock can be TOO high...
I went to play BINGO with my Mom
and captured this beauty:
B-9 or MALIGNANT?
I know, it's hard to look at, isn't it?
I've posted this as winter approaches...to give you men the opportunity to wear those socks pulled up as HIGH as you like while you wear your pants for the upcoming months. Just purchase some ankle socks and get ready...because next summer is your summer to SHINE! This is, as opposed, to your socks shining. Don't let those cotton socks steal your "mojo"...be your own MACHO MAN! You CAN!
Finally....I have to send out major PROPS to the men of TOOELE!! I went to a Wal-Mart there yesterday, with my camera all ready to go, just WAITING for my last blog victims. I couldn't find ONE man in the store that didn't have shorts and ankle socks on! It was awesome! I've never been more turned-on in a Wal-Mart! They are raising them right in that city. My "Prince" just may be hiding there....
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6 comments:
Seriously Mel, this was one of the funniest posts I've read in a long time. I think I'm the guy in Albertson's... I still wear long levi shorts, too... yes, just like in High School... 20 years ago... I still have t-shirts from then that I actually wear, as well. Celeste tries to confiscate them from time to time... thanks again for the laughs!
I totaly agree! You crack me up! Thanks for making my monday laugh!
you've given me legitimacy to post about old t-shirts which SHOULD be retired ;)
Hey Dan! Im so glad you enjoyed the post! I remembered you being one who defended the sock phenomena! lol I hope you are settling in well, now that you're home. So glad you were kept safe! Celeste, I am glad to hear that you have your family back as a whole! I bet you are relieved! You TOTALLY are legitimate in your old t-shirt argument! Im on your side! hahaha! Lori, I am so glad to be your Monday laugh! Ive missed hearing from you on the blog and Facebook. But, I totally understand the busy, chaos that accompanies parenting and LIFE in general! Love you three!~
Yea! A new Melanie post! I was beginning to think that the Barbie wedding just took too much out of you and that we would never hear from you again. So glad that was not the case.
White socks were worth the wait.
Jules! Thanks so much for reading up on us! You are too sweet. I miss you. Let's hang out soon. Love ya. Mel
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