Clog Standoff: Hour 8
June 20th, 2006
A man should have the right to wear his clogs. In the marriage contract, I believe clogs are included in the “good times and bad” section.
I’m going to hire an army of protestors to picket the house chanting:
“We’re here,
We’re …
We’re wearing clogs
Get used to it.”
Actually, not sure about the exact wording of the chant, but by Gaia there will be a reckoning.
For the record, Chuck is fine since wearing the clogs. My delicate feelings, however, are bruised. o
Tags: clogs
Ok, I like clogs, but personally I think they’re a little too girly for men. That’s just my opinion. And I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing plastic clogs.
There’s no way in hell I would advise hiding Heather’s shoes. You’ll never live it down. Cool “riot pic”.
What did those sweet, soft, comfy Crocs ever do to Heather? I can’t believe she is being so cold! I hope the standoff ends peacefully with the Crocs returned and no other Armstrong shoes hurt in the process. I’ll keep a candle burning, my brother, until they are back on your feet… where they belong.
Madison (7.5 years) when asked what she thinks of the shoes in question:
“Well, I think they’re really super ugly and not really stylish at all. But you said they’re really comfortable so I guess people are just picking what they think is more important. Comfortable or style.”
Take that as you wish.
I used to wear clogs but they became too clodhoppery so I stopped. Now I see the hardware store carries cute and colorful plastic or rubber cloggies with holes all over them (for gardeners) and I just might buy a pair.
I can’t see what the issue is re the clogs. I can see banning speedos, hot pants, and mullets, and goatees but not clogs.
Oh, Jon. Now every time I hear the “we’re here” cheer, I will think of you and your clogs. Just in time for the NYC Gay Pride Parade on Sunday.
I have clogs, so I’m on your side with this one. Should we be writing to Amnesty International about flagrant clog abuse on Heather’s part?
Dansko’s rock. Surgeons wear them. No. Not sturgeons. Surgeons. Real MD type guys. BTW you can often get them on EBay, new, in the box, never worn for about 1/3 of the price. (They are highly recommended by orthopedists)
Jon, you might try and appeal to her love of things that are European…remind her that WOODEN clogs have been the norm in Holland for centuries. A whole country of very spunky, blonde people can’t be all wrong! You could threaten to up the ante and buy Birks…or the traditional wooden ones…so then she’d not only have to look at them, but would hear EVERY step you took in them!! Better yet, buy Leta a pair and glue them to her feet until she returns yours! Use a washable glue though. I know how sensitive Dooce readers can be on some parenting skills
. Stellar Photoshoping there dude. I was so convinced by the image I was about to flip on CNN to get an real time update. Only you would come up with such a thing, lol. Oooh, I just got an even better idea, Dooce could do the gnome thing with your clogs…take pics of them at various places minus you in them! Little signs saying stuff like, “Oh, man…what a hike…wish you were here.”
I’ve been reading your blog and Heather’s blog for a while now, and this is the first comment I have ever felt compelled to make! Clogs are not that bad. I like them. I like them on men and on women. They remind me of hippies and are quite bohemian footwear (I imagine) for Utah. (And I mean that in a very loving way.) I hope you get them back unharmed.
Well, you have to admit those Crocs are the ugliest shoes that have EVER been invented.
EVER.
*shudder*
Looking for clogs… Look in Letas room, probably next to the Diaper Genie
Another woman’s opinion… Men should never wear clogs and don’t you dare touch those beautiful pink shoes
Clog On! Jon!
Hang in there Jon! Free the clogs! Don the pink slings of protest!
(Psst, I live ten minutes from Clog Headquarters, I can be your supplier, don’t forget to include sizes, color, w or w/o holes and preference of wood or rubber.)
i saw this the other day and had to think of you: http://tinyurl.com/ffune – then again, it’s a woman wearing them…
my personal opinion is that men can wear anything they want on their feet just if you decide to wear something that shows your toes, PLEASE make sure your nails are clean and cared for…
same for women, btw…
I once threw out my fiance’s football (or soccer to you!) shirt. And was he pissed off about it! However, I had the same perspective as Heather, it was for his own good – before he set himself on fire just having a scratch (it was made of hideous man-made fibre that crackled with static electricity).
thats just wrong….accidentally destroyed them. she did that on purpose! why do women feel the need to do that stuff?!?! i would love to marry my girlfriend, but i hesitate because she already does stuff like this regularly and i know it would get worse if we got married.
women are plain evil. clogs are ugly and ridiculous…but still. i say u burn her pink shoes she loves so much as retaliation!!!
Jon,
I’m afraid clogs are like women’s deodorant … technically strong enough for a man, but MADE for a woman.
Let it go.
I agree with the suggestion that the lovely pink shoes be confiscated. Clogs are awesome and should not be messed with. Period.
To clog or not to clog,
that is the question …
I own a bajillion pairs of clogs and clog-type shoes because I’m lazy and don’t like to have to touch my shoes to put them on.
So I’ll happily join your clog army and fight clog injustice wherever it’s found.
Has she thrown out any of your men’s shoes or only your women’s shoes?
I don’t know what the hell is with all this. Who cares if you wear clogs? If you like them, go for it.
Why don’t you tell her that the clogs are really weapons? They’re protecting your family. If you’re in danger, you can kung-fu kick them off your foot and send them careening at the enemy without a moment’s notice. Surprise attack!
jon, I moaned a little for you when I saw heather’s post. I’m neither a clog supporter nor a detractor, but they bring you so much joy, and, well, that’s a lovely thing.
but keep your filthy mitts off heather’s pink shoes. I mean it.
I’m with Heather on this one. If my husband wore clogs, I too would hide and/or destroy them. Crocs, ESPECIALLY, are horrendous. I work at a medical center, which means I have to see about 6,000 nurses a day walking around in outrageously colored Crocs. I want to destroy them all!!! (The clogs, not the nurses).
My brother in law and his wife are both doctors, and pretty much wear clogs around the office all the time. Something about being up on your feet most of the day. Tell Heather you are wearing the shoes that really really really smart people wear.
My husband gave a jacket of mine to goodwill once, a jacket I’d had since 11th grade. (not that I wore it ever, but still) I’m sure Heather’s not that mean, 10-1 odds say she just hid them somewhere for giggles.
I have relatives that do the clogging. They are pretty good.
But I digress. I am all for Crocs, though I do like Heather’s pink shoes, taking those will be a bad move though, since she is sure to kick some butt for them. I would too, you can just get her a pair of pink clogs, and some chocolate, and she will give yours back, or you could wear the pink ones? hehe
good luck!
There are only a few rules in our house:
Mine:
1. No flip-flops. (This was the final concession after an attempt at a No Tivas rule.)
2. Hair may not be so short that scalp can be seen. (That goes for both of us!)
His:
No sewing in bed. (I fell asleep once while doing hand-sewing, dearest one rolled over on said sewing, full of pins, hilarity ensued.)
No finger (or toe) nail chewing – mine, his, the kids… all digits are off limits to me.
I’m breathless with anticipation… Blurb vs. Dooce!