tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post3428257203727732503..comments2022-06-29T22:45:52.995-07:00Comments on Media Rants & Reflections IV: ALERT! The Fashion Police are Coming!Mr. A. Puleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11948801167912250746noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-12100295277953256322009-06-14T21:08:22.667-07:002009-06-14T21:08:22.667-07:00Who cares the man makes money and were just trying...Who cares the man makes money and were just trying to find out with whats wrong in his presentation. This is pretty biased if u ask me. Its an opinion that is not shared with every age group. Yes I can see where it posses a problem but who cares. The man can afford more belts than all of HWDSB. Which should actually look at some of the good things like how he is a success story. Biased opinions won't get anyone anywhere.TRUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391365357843215248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-36195256665311033852009-04-15T19:37:00.000-07:002009-04-15T19:37:00.000-07:00Saara, it may seem as though I am continuously con...Saara, it may seem as though I am continuously contradicting myself but my opinions on matters change when people present valid points. My mind isn't completely sold on one side or the other, so I mean I'm learning more about how other people view the topic and starting to realize more as I go, thus making my opinion and comments continuously changing. I don't think that should be considered contradicting, but more like expanding my opinion to try and have a point of view that comes from both sides.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-66314314116272268312009-04-14T21:41:00.001-07:002009-04-14T21:41:00.001-07:00It wouldn't let me post everything all at once so ...It wouldn't let me post everything all at once so here's the rest...<br /><br />Also something that was mentioned before about woman and how they wear whatever they want and get away with it. Sure they don’t get arrested or fined but they don’t get away with it. No woman can wear what she wants and not hear the gossip and names she is being called not only by men but also by other woman. It just doesn’t make any sense to me why people feel the need to ridicule others when they do the same things but maybe in slitely different ways. I’m not saying that I haven’t said anything negative about anyone before but when that negative comment is about a person’s appearance I stop myself and automatically regret what I said because I’ve learned from experience that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Until you get to know a person, you’ll never understand who they are or what they stand for just by looking at their appearance. How many killers out there wore suits and acted “normal” in front of everyone then went and killed innocent people. I bet most of you didn’t know I was Arab until you were told in class. Why is that because I don’t dress like an Arab? It’s just a stereotype that comes along with every style of clothing, every colour of skin, and every ethnicity in the world it does not mean that that person is going to live up to that stereotype and it sure as hell doesn't make it wrong just because you don't agree with it.saarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909541728965563507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-31812842890603783852009-04-14T21:41:00.000-07:002009-04-14T21:41:00.000-07:00Before I give my opinion on low riding pants, I ju...Before I give my opinion on low riding pants, I just want to say that all of you excluding maybe 2 or 3 people are totally and completely contradicting yourselves over and over again. You say that this style is “wrong”, “disrespectful”, “something to laugh at” but what about what you wear and how you present yourself? What’s right too some might be wrong to others, where does anyone get off saying that what someone is wearing is “wrong”, “disrespectful” or even “something to laugh at”? How would you feel if the tables were turned? If you were the source of someone else’s joke?<br /><br />For the government to actually consider and attempt to enforce such laws is absolutely ridiculous. Like some people mentioned already, there are far more important issues that the government should be more concerned about than how low someone is wearing their pants. Also what happened to living in a free country? Whether it’s Canada or the United States, everyone always assumes that we are living freely in this part of the world but how free are we? We can’t even wear what we want without having someone ridicule and judge us and now we could even get fined or arrested for choosing to wear our clothing a certain way. How absurd is that!?saarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909541728965563507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-36904274814666001832009-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:00I do not find this trend attractive; however, many...I do not find this trend attractive; however, many individuals still choose to follow this style. Is it the influence from media idols, especially one such as Lil' Wayne, that provoke people to wear their pants that low? I suppose it is part of it, but also a personal choice. We come from a society that style and image is what matters most. Is wearing your pants super low, and showing your boxers a crime, or just a cry for help to fit into this "image" we envision? All things considered, the question isn’t just about the accused of wearing pants too low, but should there be laws against fashion sense itself? Many may believe that low rider pants are attractive, but even so, there was a time when tie dye shirts were also consider “in style.” It is just a matter of time that this “low rider pants” ordeal will fade out into a fad as well. There are not many trends that have staying power, but I will give that low rider pants have been here for quite a while. It is only a matter of time, that another one will come along and sweep low rider pants off their feet, so to speak.Luu.Whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556896613906442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-80783862315435877262009-04-14T20:03:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:03:00.000-07:00"Do these laws violate the individual rights of th..."Do these laws violate the individual rights of the accused?"<br /><br />Well as one who wears his pants below my waiste, thus showing off my underwear, i don't believe it is to of any harm to anyone. If someone chooses to look and notice my ass hanging out thats their problem. it's comfortable to me. i find that it would be like violating my individuality in society if there was a law where i couldnt wear the clothes i wanted, or how i wanted. i seriously don't see how it's a problem.Mohawk Media Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799756848979943601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-54292569182813884592009-04-14T19:51:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:51:00.000-07:00The symbol is a sign of learning though. When I se...The symbol is a sign of learning though. When I see the swastika I think of all that our troops did for us in World War 2. By banning this symbol future generations would eventually find the symbol and be ignorant to it. Heck we may even see it acceptable to wear on clothing. Would it not be better to have them educated about the symbol than to have them be oblivious.<br /><br />Like the low riding pants law it is also a bit unattainable. Are we going to blur out old historic pictures and film? What about all of the learning that can come from that? Shall we ruin some historic items just to remove this horrible symbol?<br /><br />One may say that there isn't a lot to lose, but when u divulge into we can see that there is for more to lose than meets the eye. By banning this symbol we aren't just banning it we are also banning an important piece of history. If we lose the symbol how long before we lose the memories of what happened? These memories maybe horrible but they keep us from becoming ignorant. As soon as we are ignorant about the past, well before too long we will see the past repeat itself. <br /><br />Anyways way off topic but just had to say that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-28988150174342585922009-04-14T19:13:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:13:00.000-07:00Exactly! It's not like it's doing any good as is, ...Exactly! It's not like it's doing any good as is, and so it might as well be banned. Nothing to lose, a lot to gain. People will still remember the holocaust and the Nazis, but there would not be that constant reminder every time you see the symbol.dylanthebassisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875454035026531454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-40153582759917903782009-04-14T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:08:00.000-07:00Oh for sure, the Nazi symbol is just a reminder of...Oh for sure, the Nazi symbol is just a reminder of the pain and hardship that the Jewish people of that time endured, and no one needs to feel as though they are still being discriminated at because of a symbol. Even if we ban the symbol we will still remember the occasion but the negative symbols that still live on will no longer be taunting to people who are of that race.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-53070334304813963672009-04-14T19:00:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:00:00.000-07:00Also Hayman, one also has to acknowledge that ther...Also Hayman, one also has to acknowledge that there are differences between the religious "swastika" and the nazi "swastika", they are not exactly the same. I think it would be acceptable to ban the Nazi image, as the religious "swastika" could still be used.dylanthebassisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875454035026531454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-71835756756919336912009-04-14T18:58:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:58:00.000-07:00I have a question. It seems a lot of people would ...I have a question. It seems a lot of people would simply "flip the bird" to the government if they passed a law against "low-riding" pants. The same people are also saying that the people who do not like "low-riding" pants have to "deal with it" as "low-riding" pants is a trend. Here is the question though. If a law against this fashion is passed, why can't the "low-riding" pants people "deal with it". If one group of people has to "deal with it", why does the other group get away with it? It seems like a lot of people aren't willing to practice what the preach.dylanthebassisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875454035026531454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-54101882953112793642009-04-14T18:53:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:53:00.000-07:00Oh, and to banning red, that's quite the idea. It'...Oh, and to banning red, that's quite the idea. It's everywhere, on stop signs, it's the colour most commonly represented with Rememberance Day, as well as Christmas and Valentines Day. It's also the colour of blood, so what is going to happen do when we bleed? In other words, to ban it wouldn't really be the best idea any one has ever come up with. Dylanthebassist, your idea to ban the swastika is much better and I completely agree with you. Except for the fact that the swastika didn't always have a negative connotaion to it, until Hitler adopted it as his symbol. Unfortunately we only use the negative connotation for it, and when we see it, we automatically think Nazi. Which is kind of like the Arabs, they were not represented as poorly by Hollywood until a series of incidents occured, that put them in a negative view in some Americans eyes.<br /><br />Sorry, I know thats a little off topic.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-25659803527333148152009-04-14T18:51:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:51:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-40648749037557839852009-04-14T18:45:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:45:00.000-07:00Like, I suppose it is understandable as to why som...Like, I suppose it is understandable as to why some people would feel uncomfortable seeing someones underpants, but you can see them everywhere, on the streets, in the stores. So does that mean if you feel uncomfortable seeing underwear, that you feel weird seeing them in the stores too? It is almost becomming common to see them, and I think as trends change people are going to have to accept some pretty outrageous styles. Personally, if I was a male, people would not be seeing my boxers, but to each their own. Just leave them be, it's a phase that they will out grow soon enough. <br /><br />And everyone is right, no one is going to listen to these laws anyways, so stop wasting time trying to pass them. Thanks :)haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-12427175981329043862009-04-14T18:44:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:44:00.000-07:00Yes Steven, he may have turned against Hitler in t...Yes Steven, he may have turned against Hitler in the end, but he was still a Nazi. Also, the colour red is a natural occurrence and to ban it's presence in society would not make any sense. How many naturally occurring Swastikas do you see daily? The Nazi Swastika is something that has been fabricated and the associations that come with it come from historical fact. There are many things that are red in this world, however, there are only a few things that can be associated with a Swastika, and so the banning of the Swastika would be much more logical.<br /><br />This "Little Wayne" may be a good artist, but he is not a good musician.dylanthebassisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875454035026531454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-40546820546369391622009-04-14T18:36:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:36:00.000-07:00Im pretty sure noone woulf follow those rules if w...Im pretty sure noone woulf follow those rules if women were to make it up.People don't even listen to the males who made this rule.Dark Chalklatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02760982951608620791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-287243613650611932009-04-14T17:08:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:08:00.000-07:00Ohhh now i understand John thanks for clearing tha...Ohhh now i understand John thanks for clearing that up for me. You are right. People are way to judgemental. It is actually funny.<br />But if females had the power to create those rules, do you think the law would listen to them more then the males?<br />I actually am uncertain about that oneYoursTrulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314890509259266233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-44593684125501525762009-04-14T17:04:00.001-07:002009-04-14T17:04:00.001-07:00pants**....
The government needs to look on all a...pants**....<br /><br />The government needs to look on all aspects of this, because " kids will be kids" like my grandma says. Most of the guys wearing low rise pants are following the trend and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that!<br /><br />We need to to accept that it is trend. Trends are not ment to be judged by the government. Do we say oh look at his tacky ugly suit? Why can't everyone just mind their own business? Dress the way they want. Lil Wayne is a good artist, he doesn't care about his boxers showing.. It would be another story if something else showed but there isn't.YoursTrulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314890509259266233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-67313699919389048372009-04-14T17:04:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:04:00.000-07:00Truly that is not what i mean. when i was talking ...Truly that is not what i mean. when i was talking about older men i was talking about those who create laws, not this fashion. Look at those in the US with the power to create laws.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564921538922044442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-67533348437744574612009-04-14T16:53:00.000-07:002009-04-14T16:53:00.000-07:00Hayman youu are absolutely right!
the government i...Hayman youu are absolutely right!<br />the government is wasteing his time on this foolish law, its just boxers or whatever we've all seen them before... If you don't like seeing men with paints low and showing their boxers or whatever, just don't look! Its easy as that. I don't think older males are making this happen at all John, even when i was little i remember little kids dressing like that to "fit in" or act "cool"... Its really just a look that means something to the dresserYoursTrulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314890509259266233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-24318588792877567992009-04-14T14:54:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:54:00.000-07:00A lot of people seem to be asking the same questio...A lot of people seem to be asking the same question. Why is it that women can dress the way they want, which can be worse then men, but men with low-riding pants seem to be getting in trouble? I think you have to look at who is creating these laws. Older males. To them its probably just not an appropriate style. As to why women are allowed to get off with it, yet again who is making the rules. Just think of the stereotype of old men, they often are portrayed as loving younger women, so in some ways this may be true. They would rather see women dressed like that on the street over men.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564921538922044442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-65986509807787113272009-04-14T13:31:00.000-07:002009-04-14T13:31:00.000-07:00Also, Brigette Dale made a valid point when she me...Also, Brigette Dale made a valid point when she mentioned how some women are dressing. Women are just as bad as any man walking around, maybe a little bit worse. You only see men showing their underpants and walking around with their pants down low, but at least everything is covered. Women on the other hand are flaunting their "sexy" undergarments, chest and stomach. So why is it that only men are banned in certain states from showing off their boxers while women can walk around in whatever they please? I don't get the logistics in this matter.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-46433329215115974092009-04-14T13:25:00.000-07:002009-04-14T13:25:00.000-07:00In response to Sarah's last question about if it's...In response to Sarah's last question about if it's any less offensive or more if different types of people wear certain clothing, I think that it depends on what people are wearing. Certain people express themselves through their clothing and others are just comfortable in their bodies as they should be. So I personally don't think it is offensive if a larger person wears a bikini. BUT, when people decide to wear there pants around their ankles I think it's their own opinion. If they think they look cool and want to continue to walk around looking like a penguin let them. It gives us all something to laugh at, which is kind of harsh but really, the only people who think its cool to dress like that are the people who actually wear those styled pants. <br />The government should really get over trying to create these laws because if they don't allow people to wear clothes like this they're going to move onto something else, and God only knows what that will be. The government needs to stop wasting time and focus in on matters that are actually important to the majority of the population and create programs that will effect everyone.haymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716488481450883609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-14510037804750711792009-04-13T19:42:00.000-07:002009-04-13T19:42:00.000-07:00I don’t know exactly why people want to wear their...I don’t know exactly why people want to wear their pants like that. They have to squat and waddle to walk, otherwise they’ll be walking around with their pants around their ankles. Of course, this will look like they just went to the washroom, and that might offend people, right? I agree with whoever said that the government should stop wasting their time on these laws and start focusing on the economic problems unless the way someone wears their pants effects how much money a Country has, there’s really no point. If people want to copy the fact that they don’t have a belt they can hang themselves with, that’s fine. I think it’s weird, but that’s my opinion. Somebody else might like walking like they have something stuck up where the sun-don’t-shine.<br /><br />Also, it really depends on the person. You see a black person wearing their pants like that, you automatically think “gangster”. If you see anyone else wearing it like that, you think “wannabe-gangster”. Picture this. I hot woman/man is walking down the street in only a bikini/speedo. Now change the scene. A large woman/man walking down the street in only a bikini/speedo. Is it any less offensive either way?$å®åhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697354702078025468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822900223330749292.post-7127099618227282362009-04-13T19:32:00.000-07:002009-04-13T19:32:00.000-07:00People do this low-riding style for every single r...People do this low-riding style for every single reason stated basically, the real problem is why are we going against this fashion trend? It does not make sense to me. To those against this low riding trend read my previous comments and read about the entire long hair fiasco before posting please, because I'd like to see how you can justify that one.(If that is the right word to use)David Koniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05896501840729017888noreply@blogger.com