I am socialy akward, extreme introvert yaadaa ya BUT I never felt compelled to hide behind glasses
I feel the make my look like an ass and do the exact opposite of what I prefer
Instead of allowing me to blend in they make me stand out
when I think of an asshole with glasses I immediately picture Scott Stortch
BTW I've always worn glasses since 9/10 for corrective vision so I've always viewed glasses as a corrective tool not a fashion assecory
I got some glasses once and a guy couldn't stop complimenting me and said he was going to get some like it non prescription
to me that's the equivalent of a person getting a fake air cast to rock on their foot because it looks cool
don't get me started on people that rock sunglasses on their head at all times
they are the anti cool to me
the percentage of people who actualy have a medical need for sunglasses is very few and far between
I feel some sort of way about all this can you tell
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4. "Don't become an 85 year old rockin the Kool Moe Dee face protectors" In response to Reply # 3
I get it
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13. "i hate those big sunglasses look...i blame basketball wives" In response to Reply # 6
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
stravinskian Member since Feb 24th 2003 12698 posts
Tue Apr-26-16 02:52 PM
5. "I've worn them so long now" In response to Reply # 0
that I can't go outside without them without getting a headache. Even if it's cloudy I'll probably be wearing them. I'm aware that this probably makes me look like a prick, but I stopped worrying about that long ago.
10. "no I walk through airports with naked eyes" In response to Reply # 8
a sweat suit and camel hair- cashmere trench coats dareing folk to recognize me
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19. "stupid joke...disregard" In response to Reply # 12
yes I drive but remember I wear prescription joints no tint tho and they suit me fine
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28. "no one claims to wear them "just because" they are fashionable" In response to Reply # 26
everyone has a tried and true reasoning that they are "saving the eyes from the blazing ball of sky fire"
yet somehow those glasses that are for medical need just so happen to match their socks and belt
and they are worn when their is no sky fire
I'm just sayin...
what did people do before sunglasses?
did everyone turn blind at 21?
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I just prefer function over fashion when it comes to my presentation
Im simple like that
I'm not going to wear a nice looking watch for the look if I never plan on using it to tell the time
strange?
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38. "do you put on a belt with suit pants?" In response to Reply # 34
cause thats either for fashion or ya pants need to be tailored.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
43. "Not the best analogy but ok" In response to Reply # 38
I don't rock hats unless their is a reason. To me it looks corny when cats try to look distinguished by rocking hats - like their whole outfit is built around a hat.
The times I do rock a hat function will be the priority not fashion.
That's just me though.
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1619 the 1st slaves are brought to American shores thus begins the phrase “mine is better than yours?” (huh?) forced to serve-too broke to by freedom the systematic rape of African culture has begun little time
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
40. "but...sunglasses are very functional." In response to Reply # 34
the right ones offer at least some protection from harmful uva rays (i hear). and i notice when i wear them it's easier to see when i'm outside. even on certain cloudy days - the uva rays poke through the clouds and some light gets through some clouds as well. so i'll wear them sometimes when the sun isn't fully 'out'. i rarely wear them indoors but i might if the indoor space has lots of sunlight. i'll wear them indoors on a train or a plane or in a car b/c the sun is shining through in those situations.
and yeah - they're also about fashion. but for me they're mostly about function. _______________________
44. "Sunglasses on your eyes" In response to Reply # 40
On a sunny day while driving are indeed functional But in your head while you are indoors at night not so much
You and I both know that the majority of people use sunglasses more for fashion than function.
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52. "Hey at least I'm real with it lol" In response to Reply # 47
Their are alot of social norm things I refuse to do just cuz they don't make sense to do. I am a kindred spirit with Larry on Curb your enthusiasm in a lot of ways
For the longest I thought everyone thought like me...boy was I wrong lol
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31. "what is you talking about bro (c) russy" In response to Reply # 28
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79493 posts
Tue Apr-26-16 02:58 PM
9. "I rarely wear them..." In response to Reply # 0
but I just got a pair of vintage joints from my dads collection and I keep them in the car for driving.
My boy in LA wears them all the time. He is an industry cat and said he wears them to block people from reading his eyes.
Dude wore them to sleep when he came to visit. This nigga yo...
How do you wear sunglasses in a club? Isn't it hard to see?
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11. "i only wear sunglasses on vaca. I never liked sunglasses when i was" In response to Reply # 0
single....are we making eye contact or nah, i wanna know.
As a married man tho...gimme those shades. Going somewhere like South Beach...sunglasses are essential.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
15. "same, for different reasons" In response to Reply # 0
I just like to see the world for lack of a better term 'how it was intended'. everything looks boring to me with sunglasses on, it lacks life. I'd rather squint.
20. "I like staring at people's sunglasses to watch them squirm" In response to Reply # 0
When you see someone turn their whole head away from you to avert their eyes, you know you've done it right. Especially douchebag-ish dudes. Men go from staring at you like the terminator to looking at the ground in a hurry. They were so cool a few seconds ago tho, lol.
21. "I wear mine all the time" In response to Reply # 0
I can actually see better with some nice polarized sunglasses when it's bright and sunny out. If I take them off my eyes feel a little more strained. I don't wear them as a fashion accessory.
I suppose part of it is to be cool (which I am) what about the sun tho?
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I never forget bonamie telling me not to wear them indoors, lol I was going to a concert and I asked if it would be cool to keep them on damn, I miss my friends...
42. "this one time i was in a grocery store in the middle of the day" In response to Reply # 23
totally fucked up on ___ and so i kept my sunglasses on and just hoped i didn't have reason to remove them. and then i ran into an old friend who works in the store and she was on her way out of town for good and so we had a 'goodbye' conversation. and i felt like such an asshole wearing sunglasses as we had this genuine moment. so i removed them. and my eyes were darting ALL OVER THE PLACE and my pupils were as big as saucers. and i felt worse about that. so i put them back on. and then i wanted them off...and the whole time i'm trying to have a moment w/my friend.... it was terrible. LOL
85. "probably woulda been less awkward if you just told her you were high" In response to Reply # 42
lol
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
24. "Sunglasses are probably my favorite accessory" In response to Reply # 0
I have multiple pairs collected over the years from nondescript Wayfarers to some with some flash. To me, it completes whatever I have on for the day. I feel naked without them.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
86. "for the record, the dance was before the game was played." In response to Reply # 53
Which is why i posted it here lol
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PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Tue Apr-26-16 03:58 PM
37. "I live in the southwest, they're a necessity." In response to Reply # 0 Tue Apr-26-16 04:07 PM by PoppaGeorge
Driving or walking in the desert sun pretty much forces you to wear sunglasses all year.
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50. "I love in Houston " In response to Reply # 41
I see people wearing them at dusk
If i could I would give them a ticket and a fine
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1619 the 1st slaves are brought to American shores thus begins the phrase “mine is better than yours?” (huh?) forced to serve-too broke to by freedom the systematic rape of African culture has begun little time
51. "eh, it's basically a must for contact lens wearers." In response to Reply # 0
maui jims on my face when i'm driving and just getting outta the car.
hanging from my shirt/in the bag when i'm inside the office, subway, bar, whatever.
got a pair of shades for running too.
now, if your contempt is referring to niggas who keep 'em on after sundown and into the wee hours? then i understand.
>I feel the make my look like an ass and do the exact opposite >of what I prefer > >Instead of allowing me to blend in they make me stand out
go to a boutique store and have someone fit you up. particular styles only fit particular face types. a fat face rocking caravans or aviators is gonna look dumb no matter what.
60. "I wear glasses and contacts alternatly" In response to Reply # 56
So..no
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63. "when nothing else works resort to personal insults lol" In response to Reply # 62
and I forgot why I stayed away for so long
thanks for reminding me
and you are from the old school too..you used to be able to have on point discussions without resorting to petty
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73. "I see their is no point..do you" In response to Reply # 69
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74. "lol...fam, how'd you arrive at that? But naw, I hate transitions..." In response to Reply # 70
I wear regular lenses...but on days I wanna rock sunglasses, which is damn near daily in the summer...I wear contacts and sunglasses. It's hella cheaper than buying prescription joints, cuz eyeglass places be taxin for the frames AND lenses.
...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft
58. "The sun has never bothered me that much" In response to Reply # 51
Where I had to buy something specifically to block it.
When I went to Africa I wore them but now I don't think I realy need them. People have lived without them fine for ages and still do.
They are a luxury or creature comfort we think we can't live with out.
Does the majority of those in 3rd world countries go blind without Ray bans?
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1619 the 1st slaves are brought to American shores thus begins the phrase “mine is better than yours?” (huh?) forced to serve-too broke to by freedom the systematic rape of African culture has begun little time
64. "The sunglasses industry thanks them" In response to Reply # 59
again does the rest of the world that can't afford designed shades walk around blind now?
no
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1619 the 1st slaves are brought to American shores thus begins the phrase “mine is better than yours?” (huh?) forced to serve-too broke to by freedom the systematic rape of African culture has begun little time
65. "^^^ squinting right now" In response to Reply # 58
>Where I had to buy something specifically to block it. > >When I went to Africa I wore them but now I don't think I >realy need them. People have lived without them fine for ages >and still do. > >They are a luxury or creature comfort we think we can't live >with out. > >Does the majority of those in 3rd world countries go blind >without Ray bans?
i don't live in the third world and i can afford the "luxury." so i do.
contact lenses cause increased light sensitivity. pretty well documented. a good part of the reason why i wear sunglasses.
72. "LOL at all these armchair psychaitrists emerging from the woodwork" In response to Reply # 66
because I am not a conformist. Im comfortable in my skin flaws and all. I juat am not big on being validated by others
>You sound like you have some issues to unpack which have >nothing to do with glasses but more so perceived cool factor >or inferiority.
what you consider cool/uncool is all personal preference not a deep down expression of your superiority/inferiority or is it?
the fence swings both ways
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-DJ R-Tistic- Member since Nov 06th 2008 51986 posts
Tue Apr-26-16 06:59 PM
82. "Funny. I'm probably the OOOONLY DJ who's never ever in life taken" In response to Reply # 0
a picture with sunglasses.
I just think it's so corny and cliche. It sounds random, but I remember seeing this one DJ for the first time back in 2009, and he was DJing with sunglasses on. He looked super untouchable, cool, cocky, all that shit. Then, I met him afterwards, and worked with him......he was the corniest, most square, goofy guy you could ever meet. And he was like 35 and lived with his mom, who would yell at him for his speakers blocking her car in the garage.
Dumb as that story sounds, I think that's really what makes me shake my head at how EVERY DJ throws on shades just to look cool. And rappers are even worse with it.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
89. "inside or at night, i agree. but wearing sunglasses?" In response to Reply # 87
not douchey.
i wear Rx glasses and got Rx lenses put in my sunglasses. man, i hate it when i forget to switch em when i get out of the car and go in a store or something. i usually deal with it and walk around with slightly blurred vision, but sometimes i have to put em on to read something or see what i'm doing.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79493 posts
Wed Apr-27-16 09:59 AM
90. "ionno, i almost feel like you can spot the douchebags in sunglasses" In response to Reply # 89
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79493 posts
Wed Apr-27-16 10:58 AM
97. "lmao, im going to test this system" In response to Reply # 95
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
98. "LOL...damn. I never owned any white frame sunglasses..." In response to Reply # 95
til after Dan Wheldon passed (I'm a big racing fan). He always wore white sunglasses, so at the Indy 500, all the drivers rocked white sunglasses in his honor. I was about to go on a lake trip and on impulse, I copped some white-framed Oakleys. I liked the look, so I stuck with them.
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