Say it ain’t so. This cannot be right (or good) for pirate thongs
THONG sales have collapsed by nearly 20% in the past year, signalling a backlash against a symbol of “chav†culture.
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Now, however, retail industry data indicate that sales nationally have fallen by 17% in one year. At some retailers the fall is even sharper: Harvey Nichols, the department store chain, sold 43% fewer thongs in April to June this year compared with 2004.
Fashion experts believe the thong is being rejected because women are looking for more comfortable and less revealing alternatives, such as cut-off “boy shortsâ€. It is part of a move away from overtly sexual clothing such as push-up bras, crop tops and low-cut jeans.
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That is so wrong. Except for the “wonder bra,” which is false advertising and the makers should be sued (I wonder if John Edwards is available?), thongs are great, thongs are cool. Especially pirate thongs. On adults, mind you. “Chav,” BTW, means uneducated lowlife’s, prone to anti-social behavior. Who better to wear a pirate thong? Actually, how about the young lady above? And we must have our patriotic thongs:
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But, maybe instead of referring to thongs, the story was referring to John Kerry type thongs.
Of course, Kerry would never wear something patriotic. He would probably just throw them over the fence or burn them. I wonder if he and Baghdad Jane will get together for Traitorfest 2005. Kinda like how Woodstock was redone.
