Did the stars, you know like poke your j**k. They look like they might hurt.
Did the stars, you know like poke your j**k. They look like they might hurt.
Actually these shorts are very fitting. Elastic-waistband shorts are very convenient, comfortable, and don't sag.
pond scum wrote:
I was wearing American flag shorts (not split shorts). It was heavy rain and it was 5 PM. I went into the store and one of the clerks said:
"Nice shorts. If you're wearing them in this store, you have to sing the national anthem. Go ahead, I'm waiting."
Immediately, I froze in place. I know about a third of the lyrics. One of the customers also stared at me. I was standing still, frozen, and muttered: "I'm okay..."
And then he said: "Okay then."
I think maybe I kind of understand it - hostility to Mexicans and Spanish people. However, I'm not Spanish or Mexican - I just got really tan during the summer. That Home Depot employee, an old guy with glasses, was correct though in assuming that I didn't know the National Anthem. But it was his hostility towards me that shocked me the most.
The moral of the story? - Don't wear American patriotism gear if you're not absolutely hardcore about it.
I don't come from a family with a military background. But I appreciate the freedom to wear and do whatever you want compared to other cultures.
Was I right in wearing American flag shorts to Home Depot? Or is there a level of patriotism I need to achieve in order to wear it? (I've hugged veterans and attended marches).
1/5
I've never experienced customer discrimination from an employee before, but I get it. Some people will be nasty and looking to start some things. If a situation like that ever happens again, I'll say:
"Okay, I'll sing for you. But first, tell me your name." And then I'll just walk away. And if they lay a hand on me, that's when you can file a complaint.
Why did I even listen to that guy in the first place? That's the real question.
Trollistic wrote:
pond scum wrote:
I was wearing American flag shorts (not split shorts). It was heavy rain and it was 5 PM. I went into the store and one of the clerks said:
"Nice shorts. If you're wearing them in this store, you have to sing the national anthem. Go ahead, I'm waiting."
Immediately, I froze in place. I know about a third of the lyrics. One of the customers also stared at me. I was standing still, frozen, and muttered: "I'm okay..."
And then he said: "Okay then."
I think maybe I kind of understand it - hostility to Mexicans and Spanish people. However, I'm not Spanish or Mexican - I just got really tan during the summer. That Home Depot employee, an old guy with glasses, was correct though in assuming that I didn't know the National Anthem. But it was his hostility towards me that shocked me the most.
The moral of the story? - Don't wear American patriotism gear if you're not absolutely hardcore about it.
I don't come from a family with a military background. But I appreciate the freedom to wear and do whatever you want compared to other cultures.
Was I right in wearing American flag shorts to Home Depot? Or is there a level of patriotism I need to achieve in order to wear it? (I've hugged veterans and attended marches).
1/5
For future reference, the scale is 10, and I'll give it a 1/10 only because so many people bit on it.
pond scum wrote:
https://imgur.com/a/DiUkvIDI like the look of the American flag and I wore them almost every day for two months straight when I got this pair two years ago.
Did you wash them inbetween wears? :/
how the hell do you come up with these ridiculous stories? Slow day in mom's basement, i guess. maybe you should get
back to trolling the help wanted ads.
Oh, you mean it has to be an actual real flag you can't wear!? Oh gosh, I didn't realize it was that literal. I guess the second amendment actually says that you can only bear actual arms that come off your shoulders. Sorry - the flag code is very specific - they're right in that it's "not illegal" since it's not an enforceable law thanks to a Supreme Court ruling. I've been to that link a looong time ago and laughed at the explanation. Whatever helps them (and apparently you) sleep at night. Still worse than the NFL kneelers. "d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery." That being said, you're free to do as you wish in this case and should be free of harassment. I'm sorry you had to experience that for expressing the love for your country.
pond scum wrote:
"Unless an article of clothing is made from an actual United States flag, there is NO breach of flag etiquette whatsoever. People are simply expressing their patriotism and love of country by wearing an article of clothing that happens to be red, white, and blue with stars and stripes. There is nothing illegal about the wearing or use of these items."
It's about etiquette, which means anyone is allowed to wear the flag. However, becoming hostile towards someone wearing it? In this case, an employee harasses a customer. (You're not supposed to bring your own political views when you're working). That is breaking the law as it relates to customer harassment. If he was the only clerk at Home Depot, I would not have bought anything there today.
But I understand that some people are nationalistic and proud of their country. But I never believed I would have to defend my patriotic sentiments. This is a whole pissing contest.
fisky wrote:
pond scum wrote:
I know about a third of the lyrics.
It's only 80 words. They even rhyme, for Chrissakes. How can you not know the words?
My family has been in North America since they were the colonies and I have direct descendants that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, and I myself served in the 90s, though it was essentially peace time.
I don't even know all the words to the national anthem. I never pay attention when it's on. Stand there and zone out.
Oh Please wrote:
fisky wrote:
It's only 80 words. They even rhyme, for Chrissakes. How can you not know the words?
My family has been in North America since they were the colonies and I have direct descendants that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, and I myself served in the 90s, though it was essentially peace time.
I don't even know all the words to the national anthem. I never pay attention when it's on. Stand there and zone out.
That's why all the hullabaloo over kneeling during the anthem is mystifying to me. I stand up because everyone else does, but I don't think about about our military that's fighting for our freedom in Afghanistan nor do I know all of the lyrics. And I don't why it's played before domestic events in the first place.
You have made a lot of good points.
It reminds me of what I was thinking yesterday. Why did He-Man even have to fight? He lived in a crappy castle on a desolate planet and some guy with a skull face is always trying to kill him or kidnap one of the only 10 other people in the world. And that guy probably had a crappy childhood with that skull face but you can tell he really consoled himself and dealt with his issues in the gym, because he was ripped. Couldn't He-Man just move or just actually kill the bad guy in one fight and be done with it? Why have a sword and never use it? And really, how hard is it to be a master of the universe if the universe is only 20 people and half of them are evil? What, are like the top 5 good guys masters and the other 15 just the rest of the universe? What kind of economy did they have that supported the populace? There were no crops growing anywhere. If they wanted food that red wizard/ghost just served everybody.
This also reminds me that the Imagination Movers did not have a realistic business model. If you have a 3d virtual reality room in your wharehouse then you probably could have deployed more capital towards advertising for customers, buying moving trucks and hiring additional staff. That might have occurred to them if they didn't spend so much time jamming and playing awesome songs.
But yeah. Don't feel obliged to answer to strangers.
You should have just mumbled your way through it faking the words then hump the flag. Giv’em the presidential treatment!
Sonny, you shoulda looked him right in his beady eyes and deadpanned, "Oh say can you see, min-ding your own biz-ness..." Then walked away.
So the next time this happens just whip out that little ditty. And let us know how it goes.
pond scum wrote:
https://www.legion.org/flag/questions-answers/91517/it-permissible-wear-item-clothing-looks-united-states-flagbetgote wrote:
Wearing the US flag is very much against the flag code. You're worse than the NFL kneelers.
"Unless an article of clothing is made from an actual United States flag, there is NO breach of flag etiquette whatsoever. People are simply expressing their patriotism and love of country by wearing an article of clothing that happens to be red, white, and blue with stars and stripes. There is nothing illegal about the wearing or use of these items."
It's about etiquette, which means anyone is allowed to wear the flag.
I can’t believe the American Legion is defending wearing flag clothes. It’s just wrong.
https://www.unzippedcitizen.com/products/pikante-8695-american-briefs?variant=12208016982105&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7NzQq5HZ3QIVlIdpCh0ZAQSnEAQYCSABEgITGvD_BwEOh Please wrote:
My family has been in North America since they were the colonies and I have direct descendants that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, and I myself served in the 90s, though it was essentially peace time.
I don't even know all the words to the national anthem. I never pay attention when it's on. Stand there and zone out.
That's nothin'! MY family has been in North America since before Socrates' first fart. I have direct descendents who served in the Peloponnesian War, the Battle of Banquan, the Battlestar Galactica, AND Steve v Joe, Part VII. Before you were even born!
Your Welcome wrote:
Oh Please wrote:
My family has been in North America since they were the colonies and I have direct descendants that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, and I myself served in the 90s, though it was essentially peace time.
I don't even know all the words to the national anthem. I never pay attention when it's on. Stand there and zone out.
That's nothin'! MY family has been in North America since before Socrates' first fart. I have direct descendents who served in the Peloponnesian War, the Battle of Banquan, the Battlestar Galactica, AND Steve v Joe, Part VII. Before you were even born!
Except I can prove it with many documents, and you just think you're being clever.
Oh Please wrote:
Oh Please wrote:
My family has been in North America since they were the colonies and I have direct descendants that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, and I myself served in the 90s, though it was essentially peace time.
I don't even know all the words to the national anthem. I never pay attention when it's on. Stand there and zone out.
Except I can prove it with many documents, and you just think you're being clever.
The average American hears it dozens of times a year. You probably have heard it much more because of your background.
How do you not know the words? Most people hear a song on the radio a few times and pick much of it up. This sounds like willful (or not lmao) ignorance.
Kaep Trying wrote:
Trollistic wrote:
1/5
For future reference, the scale is 10, and I'll give it a 1/10 only because so many people bit on it.
That's 2/10, for the arithmetically-challenged.
OP, you should have yelled, "Viva Mexico!"