I've Never Been More Wrong About Anything...

Pyser · 07-24-2007, 01:37 PM

...than I was about Croc shoes.

My mother came back from Hawaii a few years ago and gave me a pair of the ugliest shoes/sandals I've ever seen. She swore it would be the next big fashion trend. I told her they were the ugliest shoes I've ever owned, thanks.

I went so far as to tell her I'd give her $1 for every person I saw wearing a pair of Crocs. That lasted about a month.

If that had continued, I figure I'd be out thousands of dollars now, with no exaggeration. My mom still takes a huge amount of pride in sending me pictures in magazines of celebrities wearing the shoes.

The latest? President Bush.

I just got back from a trip to the Middle East, they are even huge there. A trip to the ER last year revealed nurses wear them on their shifts because they are so comfortable. They are freakin EVERYWHERE.

I can't think of anything I've ever been more wrong about. Ever.

You guys ever just totally blow a call like this?

rkmsuf · 07-24-2007, 01:39 PM

I loaded up on Betamax equipment.

MikeVic · 07-24-2007, 01:40 PM

I hate these ugly ass shoes.

johnnyshaka · 07-24-2007, 01:41 PM

The internet...is that thing still around?

Pumpy Tudors · 07-24-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

You guys ever just totally blow a call like this?

I know someone who has.

johnnyshaka · 07-24-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I know someone who has.

Gold.

Draft Dodger · 07-24-2007, 01:44 PM

my mother in law just got a pair of Patriots crocs. the demand was so crazy for them, it's taken her months to get them.

I still think they are ugly. My wife loves them. I will admit they are great for my kids - they can put them on quickly and easily; great for getting them out of the house in a timely manner.

rkmsuf · 07-24-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I know someone who has.

stop causing problems

spleen1015 · 07-24-2007, 01:48 PM

There are a lot of gay men that work where I do. I see lots of men wearing crocs.

I'm sure there's no correlation.

Passacaglia · 07-24-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I know someone who has.

I was sure that thread would be about Elmo saying my name.

johnnyshaka · 07-24-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

There are a lot of gay men that work where I do. I see lots of men wearing crocs.

I'm sure there's no correlation.

You mean that there is no correlation between you being around lots of gay men or that there is no correlation between gay men and crocs?

Ksyrup · 07-24-2007, 01:52 PM

Our kids each got a pair, but not the real ones, some off-brand. Blisters abound. I'm still recovering from my jorts debacle, so I'll be steering clear of these for a few years until I hear Subby is wearing them.

spleen1015 · 07-24-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

You mean that there is no correlation between you being around lots of gay men or that there is no correlation between gay men and crocs?

Man wearing crocs = George Michael

MikeVic · 07-24-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I was sure that thread would be about Elmo saying my name.

I thought it would be this:

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=44887

flere-imsaho · 07-24-2007, 01:55 PM

I bought a pair last summer when my previous "summer-clunker-shoes" disentegrated, and I couldn't find anything else that fit the bill. Black ones, though - nothing fruity.

Anyway, while undeniably ugly, they're great. Comfy, resilient, practical, and you can clean them with a hose! I don't tend to wear them "out" or anything, but for walking to Ultimate Frisbee, gardening, walking the dog, etc... type stuff, they're pretty much perfect.

I can also totally see why nurses & cooks are all wearing them - pretty slip-resistent and definitely comfy when you have to stand for a while.

Draft Dodger · 07-24-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

There are a lot of gay men that work where I do. I see lots of men wearing crocs.

I'm sure there's no correlation.

you are checking out shoes and you have the audacity to call other people gay?

DanGarion · 07-24-2007, 01:56 PM

Fortunately my wife has taste and would never purchase nor purposely wear those hideous things.

And to DD, they could just as easily slip on some slip on shoes, or velco ones. You don't have to give in to the fad.

cartman · 07-24-2007, 01:56 PM

Here is another gem.

stevew · 07-24-2007, 01:57 PM

I think they look pretty darn stylish when worn with jean shorts.

spleen1015 · 07-24-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

you are checking out shoes and you have the audacity to call other people gay?

You're going to tell me you don't notice the shoes people are wearing?

flere-imsaho · 07-24-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

You're going to tell me you don't notice the shoes people are wearing?

Of course he doesn't, he's not gay. DUH!

Pumpy Tudors · 07-24-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

You're going to tell me you don't notice the shoes people are wearing?

I can't speak for Mr. Mrs. Draft Dodger, but I don't even notice IF people are wearing something on their feet, much less WHAT they're wearing on their feet.

Draft Dodger · 07-24-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

You're going to tell me you don't notice the shoes people are wearing?

yes. I am.

cartman · 07-24-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I can't speak for Mr. Mrs. Draft Dodger, but I don't even notice IF people are wearing something on their feet, much less WHAT they're wearing on their feet.

and that, my friends, was how Andy Dufresne was able to escape from Shawshank prision.

spleen1015 · 07-24-2007, 02:02 PM

Okay. Well, I must be weird then.

MikeVic · 07-24-2007, 02:06 PM

I notice certain shoes/sandles/etc. too. They don't register unless they're particularly ugly, or if I like them.

Passacaglia · 07-24-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I thought it would be this:

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=44887

Isn't that what I was saying?

MikeVic · 07-24-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Isn't that what I was saying?

Yeah, just provided a link.

Pyser · 07-24-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

and that, my friends, was how Andy Dufresne was able to escape from Shawshank prision.

heh.

MJ4H · 07-24-2007, 03:21 PM

This was a pretty big blown call as well.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3544039.stm

MikeVic · 07-24-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

This was a pretty big blown call as well.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3544039.stm

It's not 2010 yet!!!

path12 · 07-24-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I can't speak for Mr. Mrs. Draft Dodger, but I don't even notice IF people are wearing something on their feet, much less WHAT they're wearing on their feet.

+1

Fidatelo · 07-24-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

This was a pretty big blown call as well.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3544039.stm

I'm half-expecting MizzouBBallFan to source this as proof of the PS3's superiority in one of the Console threads.

Vinatieri for Prez · 07-25-2007, 02:38 AM

Nice.

sterlingice · 07-25-2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

and that, my friends, was how Andy Dufresne was able to escape from Shawshank prision.

SI

terpkristin · 07-25-2007, 07:00 AM

Well, you were right that they're uber-ugly!

Actually, we can't wear them here if we're going down to the cleanrooms, as they apparently can hold contaminants that we're not allowed to have in our 100k and 10k cleanrooms. Thus, most people don't wear them.

/tk

Butter · 07-25-2007, 07:13 AM

I remember telling everybody who would listen that the movie Forrest Gump would flop.

Logan · 07-25-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

and that, my friends, was how Andy Dufresne was able to escape from Shawshank prision.

Fucker! Isn't this what spoiler tags are for?!

07-24-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
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07-24-2007, 01:44 PM	#7
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	my mother in law just got a pair of Patriots crocs. the demand was so crazy for them, it's taken her months to get them. I still think they are ugly. My wife loves them. I will admit they are great for my kids - they can put them on quickly and easily; great for getting them out of the house in a timely manner. __________________ Mile High Hockey

07-24-2007, 01:52 PM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Our kids each got a pair, but not the real ones, some off-brand. Blisters abound. I'm still recovering from my jorts debacle, so I'll be steering clear of these for a few years until I hear Subby is wearing them. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	Fortunately my wife has taste and would never purchase nor purposely wear those hideous things. And to DD, they could just as easily slip on some slip on shoes, or velco ones. You don't have to give in to the fad. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Here is another gem. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-24-2007, 01:40 PM	#3
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I hate these ugly ass shoes.

07-24-2007, 01:41 PM	#4
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	The internet...is that thing still around?

07-24-2007, 01:48 PM	#9
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	There are a lot of gay men that work where I do. I see lots of men wearing crocs. I'm sure there's no correlation.

07-24-2007, 01:55 PM	#15
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I bought a pair last summer when my previous "summer-clunker-shoes" disentegrated, and I couldn't find anything else that fit the bill. Black ones, though - nothing fruity. Anyway, while undeniably ugly, they're great. Comfy, resilient, practical, and you can clean them with a hose! I don't tend to wear them "out" or anything, but for walking to Ultimate Frisbee, gardening, walking the dog, etc... type stuff, they're pretty much perfect. I can also totally see why nurses & cooks are all wearing them - pretty slip-resistent and definitely comfy when you have to stand for a while.

07-24-2007, 01:57 PM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think they look pretty darn stylish when worn with jean shorts.

07-24-2007, 02:02 PM	#25
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Okay. Well, I must be weird then.

07-24-2007, 02:06 PM	#26
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I notice certain shoes/sandles/etc. too. They don't register unless they're particularly ugly, or if I like them.

07-24-2007, 03:21 PM	#30
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	This was a pretty big blown call as well. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3544039.stm

07-25-2007, 02:38 AM	#34
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	Nice.

07-25-2007, 07:00 AM	#36
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Well, you were right that they're uber-ugly! Actually, we can't wear them here if we're going down to the cleanrooms, as they apparently can hold contaminants that we're not allowed to have in our 100k and 10k cleanrooms. Thus, most people don't wear them. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I remember telling everybody who would listen that the movie Forrest Gump would flop. __________________ My listening habits

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