tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post115454231783576006..comments2023-08-10T06:45:02.001-04:00Comments on Ramblings of a Civil Servant: Okay...I'm sexistHero to the Masseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07039148773925919239noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1155094127609442352006-08-08T23:28:00.000-04:002006-08-08T23:28:00.000-04:00In the Lone Star State, where the average daily te...In the Lone Star State, where the average daily temperature for the last 2 months seems like it has been 101...shorts, sandals, mandals, flips flips, and the like are MORE than accecptable on guys...it's de rigeur. I gotta admit, it takes some getting used to - seeing guys in flip flops, but as long as they're not wearing white socks with the sandals, then it's ok. Why wear socks with sandals?! What is the point?! Are you trying to show us that your Tide With Bleach is not quite up to the job...it's just a fashion don't! <BR/>Gotta love the regional differences in fashion! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1155043295106858142006-08-08T09:21:00.000-04:002006-08-08T09:21:00.000-04:00Damn you Steve. Some of us don't have your calf-sh...Damn you Steve. Some of us don't have your calf-shame. Though I do agree there is a certain yokelness to wearing shorts constantly, there's also a certain stupidness to not wearing them when it's ridiculously hot. <BR/><BR/>I sort of like the way my white athletic socks look with my light-weight hiking merrills. And I will continue to wear them, to your mom's house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154988879343281052006-08-07T18:14:00.000-04:002006-08-07T18:14:00.000-04:00so wait a minute, what is acceptable footwear with...<I>so wait a minute, what is acceptable footwear with shorts then?</I><BR/><BR/>I reject your premise. If he's not in the middle of a basketball game or something, a grown man has no business wearing shorts. Nor mandals. Nor, and I cannot stress this enough, white athletic socks, ever. Jesus. Have we no dignity?<BR/><BR/>I have no issue with wearing flip-flops/slippers in public in tropical climates. When in Rome and all that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154703439723391922006-08-04T10:57:00.000-04:002006-08-04T10:57:00.000-04:00Flip flops are great! I feel like Tory and I shoul...Flip flops are great! I feel like Tory and I should be the experts in this given that we live in the hot weather year-round states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154698853940795732006-08-04T09:40:00.000-04:002006-08-04T09:40:00.000-04:00so wait a minute, what is acceptable footwear with...so wait a minute, what is acceptable footwear with shorts then? <BR/><BR/>I refuse to believe that grown men wear flip flops. Those are for frat boys in Senor Frog's T-shirts and, you know, ladies. <BR/><BR/>tennis shoes? What if it's unlikely I'll break into a sprint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154634764894876142006-08-03T15:52:00.000-04:002006-08-03T15:52:00.000-04:00Sara, I'd like to thank you for your comment. I k...Sara, <BR/><BR/>I'd like to thank you for your comment. I know it was directed at me. And thank's Mikie for agreeing with her, and thus seconding the fact that I look like a dork. Big props to Momma Allen for writing all the way from the Aloha state.Hero to the Masseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039148773925919239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154634074821292152006-08-03T15:41:00.000-04:002006-08-03T15:41:00.000-04:00To the tune of the Beatles' "Do You Want to Know a...To the tune of the Beatles' "Do You Want to Know a Secret"<BR/><BR/>Mandals... <BR/>ooh ah ooh<BR/>I do not know why men wear them<BR/>ooh ah ooh<BR/>It is very hard to tell<BR/>woah oh oh<BR/>Toe hair...<BR/>Ooh ah ooh<BR/>It is just not nice to see<BR/>Ooh ah ooh<BR/>Cover up those feet for me<BR/>Woah oh<BR/>I'm so grossed out by you.<BR/><BR/>Need I say more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154627300522434182006-08-03T13:48:00.000-04:002006-08-03T13:48:00.000-04:00Ok, this is how I know deep in my heart I'm an Eas...Ok, this is how I know deep in my heart I'm an East Coaster: mandals are just not ok. Perhaps if I were to encounter a man whose feet were *not* icky or terrifying it might be ok. Until that day, forgetaboutit.<BR/>I live in Hollywood, land of 'every day is casual Friday,' land of 'glitter tubetops are fine at fancy restaurants,' land of 'the more money you make, the more sloppy you dress to prove you've got nothing to prove,' land of 'flip-flops to the symphony? sure!' The horror!<BR/><BR/>Oy, I need to work on acceptance. Sorry for the rant. What was the question? Oh yeah, mandals=totally not hot.<BR/>~ToryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154612178765910622006-08-03T09:36:00.000-04:002006-08-03T09:36:00.000-04:00The AC is sporadic in my department so we've been ...The AC is sporadic in my department so we've been greenlighted to wear shorts at work, and yes, I'm currently wearing Merrells w/socks. I also wear sandals, though I don't know that mine can be considered 'mandals'. Click the link and decide for yourselves. Though I have had pairs of what Nicole describes, and the ladies can't get naked fast enough once they see my toes.<BR/><BR/>Also, I've had some sort of white toenail fungus for about 2 months now but I've just accepted it as part of my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154574431160447412006-08-02T23:07:00.000-04:002006-08-02T23:07:00.000-04:00see? i told you people in hawaii read your blog.a...see? i told you people in hawaii read your blog.<BR/><BR/>and sara's comment? amen! socks with shorts... never a good thing.maikibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251305508600098554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154569264291102912006-08-02T21:41:00.000-04:002006-08-02T21:41:00.000-04:00mandals are essential. i hate the look of any ot...mandals are essential. i hate the look of any other style shoes with shorts.<BR/><BR/>especially those dumb merrill style mocs that guys wear with socks up to their calves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154565690055410272006-08-02T20:41:00.000-04:002006-08-02T20:41:00.000-04:00Had to comment on this one...We in Hawaii wear wha...Had to comment on this one...<BR/><BR/>We in Hawaii wear what we call slippers - or "slippahs" if you want to say it in true Hawaiian style - this is what you mainland folk call "flip-flops." Women, men alike, old and young, that's what we wear day to day. They even have fancy ones that you can almost get away with at work at most places. I think most people would be amazed at the variety here.<BR/> <BR/>Either way, you just have to air out those toes every now and then. Especially when it's hot. Stinky feet are never a good thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154562697555338422006-08-02T19:51:00.000-04:002006-08-02T19:51:00.000-04:00Heehee... international and maritime laws... But o...Heehee... international and maritime laws... <BR/><BR/>But onto the question at hand, they don't really bother me for the most part... but I have to agree that 9 out of 10 men have pretty gross feet. You guys could use a good pedicure.maikibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251305508600098554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056528.post-1154551526607988142006-08-02T16:45:00.000-04:002006-08-02T16:45:00.000-04:00Mandals are NEVER EVER okay. EVER. And those are...Mandals are NEVER EVER okay. EVER. And those are not mandals by their true definition. These are: http://www.dmusastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1886&Category=Mens%3ASandals<BR/><BR/>The mandal requires a chunky top weave and a sturdy sole to be a true mandal. I am pretty sure Tom still insists on wearing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com