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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 06:44 PM
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What's with the "dirty jeans" look?
I went out to buy some new jeans for Mr GoG today, and most of the stuff left on the shelves looked like it had been used to treat sewage before they put it out for sale. I can't find a pic of the wash...it looks like dark blue jeans that got streaked with nasty brown stuff.

I can understand why the worn look, within reason, appeals to folks; why would anybody want to look like their clothes stink? :shrug:
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kitkatrose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:01 PM
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1. I dunno either.
They look like you've rolled around in crap before walking out. :shrug:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:19 PM
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6. Exactly...
Even on the rack, they look like they must smell like a porta-potty.
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:03 PM
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2. i'm serious, we went through macy's and there were ratty old jeans...
on the racks with thread bare holes all over the knees for over $65, what is up with that x(
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:20 PM
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8. I just threw away a pair of Levis with the seat ripped out...
You mean I could have sold them?!? :rofl:
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:23 PM
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11. bhwahaha, oh yes ma'am, and for a bunch o'bucks too...
:rofl: :thumbsup:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:08 PM
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3. That "style" has been around for the past couple of years.
I hate it! If I want to wear jeans that look like that, I'll just put on a pair I already have and rub dirt all over them!
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:22 PM
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10. Maybe they're for people who work underneath cars all day...
so the stains won't matter...
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:43 PM
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23. There you go!
Except I kind of doubt that's the case.....
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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:48 PM
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25. Or for people with incontinence problems
that way if you crap your pants,... oh nevermind :P
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Derailer Donating Member (332 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:55 PM
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26. whats it to you if I shit my pants
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maxsolomon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:09 PM
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4. so you don't look like a GOP goober
Edited on Wed Apr-26-06 07:09 PM by maxsolomon
embrace it! or maybe you'd prefer:



9" zippers & extra pleats!
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:28 PM
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15. Just plain jeans would be fine...
Sturdy, practical pants... :-)
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MrSlayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:10 PM
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5. It's hideous isn't it?
And people mock the two tone and acid wash of the 80's.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:32 PM
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18. I guess it's like the Emperor's New Clothes...
They'll toss any old crap at you if you're willing to believe it's cool.
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ComerPerro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:20 PM
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7. I have one pair like that, but they were very cheap for Levis
so I decided to get them anyway.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:34 PM
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19. I've bought stuff just because it was cheap before...
Just so I'd have something to do yard work in that wouldn't be a total rag.
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:21 PM
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9. They are horrible.
:puke: No need for a pic -- I think most people know what they look like. Just nasty.
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kiraboo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:23 PM
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12. I just bought a pair of those today.
And I look smokin' hot in them!

Well, not really, but if I don't say it, who will? :shrug:
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:25 PM
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14. You look smokin' hot in them!
:D
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kiraboo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:29 PM
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16. Thanks my dear. I knew I could count on you!
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:37 PM
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21. Well you're one of those rare people
who probably looks smokin' hot in everything! :D
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:24 PM
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13. You don't have to ruin the manicure to get the life of the working folk!
I despise any "fashion" that costs a fortune but mocks working people.

The "uniform" trend of a year or so ago.
The stupid trucker's caps on multi-million dollar movie stars.
The stupid jeans to which you refer.

I want to tell these brats that if you want to set the trend, SLING BURGERS AT MICKEY D'S!

You'll be the envy of all your friends...
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:45 PM
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24. Excellent point...
Too bad they aren't listening to you!
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:29 PM
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17. Omg that means I'm in style!
Cool. ;-)
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DrGonzoLives Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:35 PM
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20. ...and they're expensive as hell
Especially when you could just get some paint and a belt sander and achieve the same effect.

Or throw them in a septic tank.
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-26-06 07:38 PM
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22. I've seen them before
and they are nasty. I tend to try to look stylish but that is one trend I cannot follow.

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