Just Say No

If you think about it, we all have succumbed to certain fashion trends growing up and depending on the particular decade you quite possibly regret what you thought was the so-called hip style at the time. Bell bottom jeans, platform shoes, members only jackets, fanny packs, pegging the bottom of your pants, leaving the tags on your new shoes, etc. were just some of the many trends that would come and go. For it’s those particular trends that were considered tolerable back in the day and yet when it comes to one specific fashion trend I just have to shake my head at it because of the pure absurdity of it all. Essentially, the fashion I'm speaking of that has become quite popular among young males is the act of sagging their pants.

Without a doubt, we've all seen the boxers/underwear...not by choice mind you...of many young males who proudly sag their pants with pride. It befuddles my mind how these kids today think it's cool, fly, off the chain, off the hook, pimpin', or whatever lingo is being used to describe the absolute travesty of what being easily influenced has done to a certain number of young people in America. What has it done you may be asking? It has basically turned them into human penguins who shuffle/waddle around in a relatively slow pace holding their pants up to keep it from falling. It's a humorous situation indeed to witness saggers who run and at the same time try to keep from tripping/falling because their pants are down to their ankles.

As said before, it's absurd how sagging has become somewhat accepted as the norm in today's society to where there is a cultural crossover. The influence the United States has on other countries when it pertains to certain things such as television, music, and most definitely fashion styles as well. Thinking about it, young people all across the globe adopt a seemingly ridiculous trend not oftentimes not knowing its true origins or how it does't particularly suit their own culture to dress that way. What it comes down to is following the status quo and exuding a swagger in which you have this wannabe gangsta persona that causes you to act, as well as talk like an utter fool. Let me tell you something, a good slap upside the head would work wonders for them who truly need it.

Let me ask you this question ladies, how many of you actually find guys who sags their pants attractive? To perfectly honest, I don't see how any woman can be attracted, around, or in a relationship with a guy who doesn't properly respect her by dressing in a way that shows a lack of consideration on his part. I will apologize ahead of time for saying this but as much as I want to believe all women have the common sense to avoid guys who every 10 seconds have to pull their pants while talking with them it has gradually fallen by the wayside. Out of curiosity ladies what is the first thing you notice about a guy that is considered a turn on for you? Is it his eyes? Is it his smile? Is it his overall physique? Or is it the sight of his boxer clearly displayed for the public to negatively marvel at?

About a week ago or so, Mayor Stan Wright of Bayou La Batre, Alabama passed an ordinance making it illegal to wear sagging pants that expose their boxers/briefs or too much skin below the waist. According to the law, a first-time offender who fails to pull up his or her pants faces a fine up to $100 and eight hours community service. The punishment escalates up to 150 and 16 hours for a second offense, and up to $250 and 32 hours for a third offense. In my opinion, its good to see/hear someone like Mayor Wright taking the initiative to primarily voice what many of us are thinking...PULL UP YOUR PANTS AND FOR CRYING OUT LOUD USE A BELT! In the end, I think the whole sagging pants situation should go a step further by doing public service announcements and I have the perfect slogan...Just Say No To Crack.