Jeggings! ??

 

Jeggings =  Jeans + Leggings? 

When did this happen? How is this any more acceptable than jorts? Anyone have a pair of these? Am I the last person in America to be aware of the jeggings?


Jeggings even have a Wikipedia entry.

Jeggings are leggings which are styled to look like tight denim jeans.^[1] Steven "Denim" Daigle, fashion critic, stated that while jeggings are acceptable careerwear, the blending of the word 'jeans' with the word 'leggings' is, "...just the solution for our current economic situation."

The 'j' not only refers to the appearance of denim, but also to the fact that they were first worn for jogging in early 2009. Apart from the 'jean' adaptation, some jeggings are made with a new type of nylon named nylon PV1.

Acceptable for "careerwear"? This fashion meshes with exactly what type of career? 

Of the three pictured above, I have to cast my vote for #2. Thumbs down on the blazer + jeggings and the ugly sweater + jeggings.

Of course, these are available in acid washed too. 

What kind of woman is wearing these? Apparently, just about any type. At first, I thought these would be for slimmer bodies, but that's never stopped the larger women from wearing leggings in the past. In fact, due to the fact that these would be stretchy and comfortable, AND, like jeans, easy to pair with various tops and shoes, jeggings should continue to rise in popularity regardless of one's size. These are not like jorts. These are here to stay.

Kate Moss, Fergie, and Hallie all have been seen sporting the jeggings.

For years, women have squeezed themselves into actual jeans looking for that "painted on" appearance. For those women used to laying flat on the bed and tugging on the zipper and wriggling about, this must be a godsend. Thoughts anyone?

Inez Sainz

Inez Sainz received unwanted attention from the New York Jets football team?

I can't possibly imagine why. 

Footballs unexpectedly landed near her. Players made inappropriate comments.

There's no telling exactly what happened. I find it difficult to feel sorry for her if she claims to have received unwanted attention. It would appear to me that she's trying to attract attention, to be the center of attention. 

Perhaps the football players, walking around naked in the locker room said some things better left unsaid, but I'm not exactly sure what type of behavior any rational person would expect other than what happened.

While we would all like the members of our society to behave like gentlemen while at work, I think most of what is expected from football players is more like animal behavior, not like choir boys.

She was allegedly there to interview Mark Sanchez, QB for the Jets. Perhaps she could have arranged a private interview rather than attend a practice.

I'm going to side with the idea that Inez is a bit of an attention whore, not perhaps not so much the serious journalist. If she's not an attention whore, I just like to point out that she is wearing the uniform of one.

Also, keep in the mind the men in the locker room might  have been a little uncomfortable with her around.
So far, I have seen no mention of that. Are male reporters permitted to hang around females in various stages of undress at their sporting events. Can I get a press pass to go into the locker room for a WNBA game? 

Vancouver 2010 Red Mittens

"This winter, keep warm and show your support of Canadian athletes in their quest for gold at the 2010 Winter Games by wearing a pair of Vancouver 2010 Red Mittens.

Wear your mittens at the rink, schoolyard or along the Olympic Torch Relay route when it comes to your community. At only $10, the Red Mittens are one of the must-have mementos of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Net proceeds from every pair sold go toward supporting Canadian athletes in gaining access to top equipment and training."

Source

My boss was been watching the Vancouver games and has decided she wants some Mittens.
Fair enough. I head to vancouver2010 to purchase these mittens for $10, but apparently they sold out. Next I head over to Ebay where they are going for $30 and $40 bucks a pair! I managed to score two pair for $50 delivered. Yeah, I know. What a deal.

So, anyone in the Vancouver area, go ahead and buy up all the mittens you can. You won't have to hold onto them for thirty years either. You can make your profit right now. In fact, I bet if you wait a few weeks, the mania will have died down and they will be back down to being worth around $10 a pair.

Holiday Season - Christmas Shopping at my Amazon store

UncleBad's Amazon Emporium  http://astore.amazon.com/uncl-20

Last year's holiday shoppers spent $4,000 at my Amazon store, netting me a tidy $160. 

This year, I expect consumer confidence a bit lower, but for more people to "remember" to shop with UncleBad. 

None of the proceeds are going to charity. They do directly into my pockets. Thank you. 

Anal Sex with a Drugged 13 Year Old? How is that a Crime?

Roman Polanski is facing extradition to the United States for his 1977 crimes of drugging and raping a 13 year old girl. In case you are not familiar with the case, in which Polanski pleaded guilty, you can catch up by reading the facts of the case over at The Smoking Gun. 

Over 100 in the film industry have signed an petition demanding immediate release of Polanski. 

Here are the names as of September 29th: LINK  Names on the list include Martin Scorsese, David Lynch and (surprise!) Woody Allen.  [Update: The list is up to 138 names.] 

Too bad these people couldn't include their reasoning for seeking release of this pedophile. I'd love to know what is going through their twisted minds. 

Rape of a 13 year old girl isn't something I can personally look the other way about, no matter how much time has passed. 

"French philosopher and writer" Bernard-Henri Lévy is gathering support from writers and other artists: LINK

"Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski told the Polish news agency PAP that he and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner would ask U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to offer Polanski clemency." source I can't imagine Hillary would entertain this idea for a second. While I dislike Hillary, there's no way she sides with the French on this. Speaking of the French...

"French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Monday in an interview with France-Inter radio that he hoped the 76-year-old director would be released."

"French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand ... the nephew of former president Francois Mitterrand, said Polanski had been "trapped and thrown to the lions" by the Americans and their Swiss collaborators." source

Ah, the French. Exactly why don't the French have an extradition treaty with the US? Apparently in their culture,  great works of art can balance out reprehensible, criminal behavior. 

I know the rape victim doesn't want all this stirred up again, so perhaps the media can leave her alone. However, I doubt that will happen.

No matter what happens to Polanski, I hope people keep signing the petition and outing themselves.  Knowing exactly who are the Godless monsters among us is always a good idea. 

McCain Obama Dance

I must admit I smiled through the entire video. Well done.

 

 

 

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Alton Brown for Miller?

What in the world?

 

This seems contrary to everything he stands for! Why else would I spend hours making my own baked beans when I could simply open a can of them? Why did I spend an entire afternoon drilling and chopping coconuts with the goal of making a coconut cake from scratch when I could simply bake a boxed cake mix or buy a cake at the store? Alton Brown was the reason! He has preached to me about avoiding the pre-packaged and the bland for years. He taught us that with a little extra effort, you can enjoy something grand! This is the last thing Alton should be endorsing.

Miller Lite is a horrible beer that I would never serve to guests, much like a store bought apple pie. The very idea of adding Miller Lite to a "Holiday Feast" is an insult to whatever holiday you might be celebrating. 

I realize that everyone has their price, but this particular endorsement is a betrayal to his fans and his profession. How embarrassing. Someone get me a beer. No, I mean a real beer. 

 

 

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