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| quote: | Originally posted by jennypie
I just think Lira's full of , period. As if some part of him didn't think he looked cool or different/like he was making a rebellious statement or whatever the , when he chose to put those shoes on. I'm sorry but you'd have to be partially retarded to get dressed for a wedding and reach for a ty pair of sneakers first, all in the name of comfort. We all know Lira is far from retarded.
The whole thing just screams "What would Zack Morris do?"
Besides, the whole comfort argument is bunk. Dress shoes are hardly what they used to be.
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Yeah, pretty much. There is no excuse turning up to a wedding dressed like that. On the strength of Lira saying that no one at the wedding took issue with it, I would suppose one of two things:
1) Dress shoes with a suit is a Western idea that hasn't taken so strongly in South America and so isn't seen as a social faux pas. After all, some people in Western countries think it's okay to wear socks with sandals. More likely is that in poorer countries (like Brazil), people might not see the point of buying shoes they will infrequently wear. The idea of "formal" clothes doesn't exist so forcefully to people with little money. Not that Lira is poor, I'm just imagining that it might be a cultural phenomenon that has crossed over to those with money too.
2) People were horrified but didn't say anything to Lira out of politeness.
| quote: | Originally posted by Arbiter
Given that I believe marriage ought to be a criminal offense, when I deign to show up to a wedding, I dare say that my presence alone is a greater show of respect than is likely warranted regardless of what I might hypothetically opt to wear.
However, when I wade out amongst the rabble, I always endeavor to equip an appropriate disguise so that my illustriousness does not attract unwanted attention. Consequently, I am condemned to compliance with arbitrary social norms in spite of the fact that they are devoid of any intrinsic value. Were I as vapid and superficial as the masses, this might be a nuisance; however, fortuitously, I could not care less about such a trifling matter as my attire, aside from whatever utilitarian advantages it might offer under the pertinent circumstances.
I do, however, feel obliged to emphasize that despite my coincidental adherence to your so-called etiquette, it is not, in fact, intended as an expression of respect, nor of deference to whatever inane traditions you may hold dear. Indeed, it would more accurately be interpreted as a manifestation of precisely the opposite: if I did not harbor such a low opinion of you or those with whom you associate, then I would not expect you to be duped by such a transpicuous disguise, thus eliminating my singular motivation for dressing as I do.
Conversely, you should not expect me to be impressed by your decorum, regardless of how assiduously you adhere to your perception of propriety. In actuality, the most effective exhibition of your obeisance would be to compose yourself so as to indicate your recognition of the plain and simple truth: I do not care what you wear. |
You need to have sex.
| quote: | Originally posted by Moral Hazard
Generally, I find people who insist on asserting their individualism through visible displays usually do so because they are all facaude and no structure. What others see is not what makes me an individual. |
Yes, but there is a difference between dressing like an emo/goth/punk to draw attention to yourself because you're insecure and dressing in a suit because you want to look presentable. Both are conforming to a particular image, but the latter is doing so in a respectful manner. |
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