Sounds like the best quote I ever heard- Never forget: you're unique.....just like everyone else.
And that is why we girlfwiends!!!!

that's what i was thinking they were. if so, one of my guy friends has a pair and he looks so cute in them!

She might be talking about those. But I like the thinner glasses, if I'm going to wear glasses. I've worn contacts for 19 years :eek: and am reluctant to go back.

I'm glad that one summer spent working in a bike outfitters store has made you and expert on all things biker and qualifies you to speak on behalf of all bikers.

I spent one summer volunteering at a Boy's and Girl's club in Bryan, Texas, does that make me an expert on AfAm youth? i think some of the posters on GC would be quick to say Hell No. I have SEEN bikers wearing what i call do-rags, what others call bandanas.

There is a HUGE difference between a Kimono and hip hop gear. When the slave traders were bringing the slaves over to the New World were they chasing men and women wearing FUBU or sagging jeans? No. A kimono is a traditonal way of dress, bling bling is an amalgamation of different styles and fashion trends that is shared equally amongst American youth. If i had said, traditional African dress is dumb, and i don't like it, then THAT would have been a similar statement.

Kitso
KS 361 times i knew this thread would go this way, not because i wanted it to, but because we can't have a convo like this w/o something playing the race card

I'm not being naive.

I started this ENTIRE thread as a joke, not as a discussion of fashion. I gave it a name similar to the FAT like me thread that we were having fun on, and subsequently was locked.

So, in order to make my point i named it PHat like me. To continue the ruse, i posted about not liking the hip hop fashion. the first thing about race on this thread was when i mentioned, 'lets see how long it takes for someone to take this (harmless) thread and turn it into a race issue."

and, y'all proved my point. from now on i'll just post about white bread and gordon lightfoot. Oh wait, the canadians may start in on me next

Kitso
KS 361 times i'm done with this topic.

Kiss kiss!

I think that someone who has worked with "biker apparel," while not an expert, would have at least a working knowledge of what bikers put on their heads. And the problem with bandanas is that they are more likely to come off your head while you're riding a motorcycle, which is why headwraps were invented. Sure, there are bikers who wear bandanas but they are not as prevalent by a long shot.

But that doesn't even touch on the relevant issue, which is that the term "do-rag," which was your choice of words in the original post, is NOT associated with biker culture, or any aspects of Hispanic or white culture, but rather with the "bling bling" culture that you described.

I think we can all agree that race is a more complicated issue than biker apparel so let's not even get into that analogy. Ditto on the kimono/bling bling -- I agree that there is a difference but not big enough to negate the comparison.

And what it comes down to is that nobody is playing the race card, or trying to make this into a race issue. This is a race issue, pure and simple. You were the one that brought it up, thus you were the one that "made it into a race issue."

Adult discussions are about sharing for sure.

-Rudey
--But usually they cost 2.99 the first minute and then 1.99 every minute after that.

I disagree. We share our opinions, but discussions are ultimately about examining all angles of an issue and the POSSIBILITY of change. You don't have that here. You can share and share as much as you like with no effect whatsoever. Chances are someone will either accuse you of being "ilk" or turn the thread into a whose is bigger contest.

Pointless.

So why did Uncle Jesse (who is a big prick and needs to get dumped by Rebecca since she wants some of me) call it that?

-Rudey

Because Full House was written by conservative middle-aged white men whose mamas didn't let them ride motorcycles, and they did not understand the nuances of biker culture.

I'm glad your family was so equal opportunity, but honestly? If you take a survey of the average American, the connotation the majority of them would have with the word "do rag" would either be of a black person, or of a person of another race imitating what they consider to be black culture. The term "do rag" originated with African-Americans (originally it was used by African women in slavery; it was the thing they put over their hair while they conditioned it to straighten it) . . . thus no, blacks are not taking an aspect of American culture and making it "theirs," the rest of Americans are taking an aspect of black culture and making it THEIRS. Let's not get started on cultural appropriation.

http://www.mcgregorsmartialarts.com/...ages/dorag.jpg This is a do-rag. Do-rags are usually made of synthetic, silk-like fabric. They have a form....they fit the top of your head, flow out in the back, and may be tied with two strings at either side. (The strings are just an extension of the fabric.)

Bandanas are squares of cotton fabric. A bandana COULD be called a do-rag if it indeed protects your (hair)do, BUT because true do-rags allow the hair to "breathe" while protecting it from the elements and being mussed, it is much better for your hair than a cotton square. They are different.

I am not sure what the difference is between those two and the biker headwrap is.

Am I retarded or something because i have no idea what the hell you guys are all arguing about.

-Rudey
--Sometimes I like to wear a crown around because I'm royalty but i'd be ok with the working class wearing crowns and stuff occasionally.

Biker headwraps would be more similar to the do-rag, but with different shaped "tails" in the back and usually made of a different fabric (often cotton).

And by "crown," he means tiara.

Don't hate.

-Rudey
--I look pretty.

Dude, it's all about the Eiffel. That's the only way to go.

We sure would! We're not bi, we're straight up girly. ;)

I vote no on the huge baggy pants, unless they are for bed and I can floor you.

Hey now.


Kath is one of those "trendy bisexuals."

You aren't allowed to talk "spirit fingers."

My secret is out. :(

Hey Kettle! It's me, the Pot!

Why did I let you guys be friends with me in the first place?


Are you coming to play with me for Halloween?

Maybe maybe, since I'm not going to Platteville. :mad:

And we let YOU be friends with US.

Get it straight, missy. :p

And suddenly it becomes clear who's the domineering one of the group.....:D :D

Come play up here!!! Please?! I'll be so bored otherwise!

And to the rest of you all-
Sorry but this thread is


GHEY.


Whoever said we can't have a discussion without hurling insults is totally right.

I've got it, Jules! You and Kiki can road-trip up to Milwaukee tomorrow. We leave your car here and road-trip to Madison to see Heather! It's a perfect solution! :p

Also, should I order in some dinner or have Easy Mac? I can't decide. I really don't have money, and I'm fungry.

A+++ idea dude!

I would say, make like 3 packs of easy mac and put in some extra cheese. Add some bread and you've (kinda) got a meal.

Although, if you eat like I do, that would be an appetizer. :D

I made 2 packs...no extra cheese, since it's "EXTREME CHEESE" Easy Mac. I forgot to use Brita water though, so it tastes kind of crypto. :p

I think the Fab 4 should make Blaine be our houseboy and cook us delicacies before we whore him out to the women of GC.

I completely agree.

What was the point of this thread anyway, I got lost after about the third page. Oh well. :(

I think it was trying to start a race war. But I don't understand THE NUMBERS so I might be wrong.

Let's talk about the PHAB PHOUR instead. :p

Agreed. (I'm sure Heather would if she were here.)

They were all calling each other mean names anyway, I think this thread has been successfully hijacked and wasted.


Hi pretties!!! Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to my three favorite GC girlfriends! Think of all the Panhellenic love we're showing...even if Tri Delta totally stole all the crescent moon stuff from us. At least we don't have pitchforks. ;)

Jules, Kiki and I are chatting right now...IM one of us if you want to come play!

IM name??? I feel so out of it :(
(Meaning, what is yours???)

Re: PHat Like Me
 

Unless you're a crack dealin gansta, you shouldn't dress like that.

I PMed ya, cutie.

And Heather, WHERE ARE YOU? You are missing all the fun!

Re: Re: PHat Like Me
 

holy crap.

me and cash$$ agree on something.

Y'all better be lookin over your shoulders for the 4 horseman :p

Kitso
KS 361 hijacked posts on a thread about DO-RAGS!

Re: Re: Re: PHat Like Me
 

I swear, sometimes I feel like doing this to those people........

http://www.director-file.com/cunningham/5266.jpg

Oh sick that picture was gross. We need to get a new page so I never have to see it again.

lol

OOOOH can we turn this into a picture thread????

Here's kind of a scary Halloween one:
http://www.aleut4u.com/Indian%20Do%20Rag.jpg