Singhr's fashion tips #4 - Ditch the charity bracelets granddad

**MarillionFan** · 28 February 2011, 13:40

Originally posted by singhr View Post

Saw a middle aged exec on my train this morning ( I could tell he was an exec cos he was tapping away on his laptop affording me a chance to peruse some confidential banking/investment info he was reviewing). Anyway, I was admiring the cut of his jib, when he shoots his cuffs to reveal 4 charity rubber bands dangling like coloured calamari from his wrist. I recognised the Livestrong one, which 'I get', but the others just looked tired and naff.

It reminded me of Mrs Singhr, who insists on wearing her Glastonbury tags even though it was ages ago, or my kids when they went through a Hindu friendship bracelet string thing in their youf.

Now about those coloured aids/cancer/gay lapel ribbons.....

I've never understood these charity bracelets. Bloke next door to my shop used to import fakes one from a few pennies then sell them on as a wholesaler. He made 100K in the first year! Just a con.

My father in law insists on wearing 'friendship' bracelets the kids gave to him. He's been wearing one for over a year, some tatty piece of rubbish my daughter gave him. Actually it was from the shop, but he likes it.

Don't get it.

**Doggy Styles** · 28 February 2011, 13:44

So they're not cool any more? Right, all mine are going in the bin.

**MarillionFan** · 28 February 2011, 13:47

Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post

So they're not cool any more? Right, all mine are going in the bin.

No. Neither are those flares and that mullet.

hth

Gok Wan

**Spacecadet** · 28 February 2011, 13:54

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

No. Neither are those flares and that mullet.

hth

Gok Wan

whats wrong with the mullet? its the ultimate hair cut, actually 2 hair cuts in one. It's both smart and casual

**Doggy Styles** · 28 February 2011, 13:56

Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

whats wrong with the mullet? its the ultimate hair cat, actually 2 hair cuts in one. It's both smart and casual

Yes, mullets are back in.

Or they were - is that still the case?

**Doggy Styles** · 28 February 2011, 13:59

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

No. Neither are those flares and that mullet.

hth

Gok Wan

Are flares and 6-inch stacks still definitely out for men?

Are what about porno moustaches?

**MarillionFan** · 28 February 2011, 14:05

Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post

Are flares and 6-inch stacks still definitely out for men?

Are what about porno moustaches?

If you're fat, middle aged and look like Ron Jeremy, then yeah, it's ok.

**wobbegong** · 28 February 2011, 14:32

Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post

Yes, mullets are back in.

Or they were - is that still the case?

Yes, but only as long as you're wearing the denim dungarees without a shirt.

Yeeeeeeeee HA!

**xoggoth** · 28 February 2011, 16:17

charity bracelets? Never eard of em. What's a charity?

Singhr's fashion tips #4 - Ditch the charity bracelets granddad