How Stupid Are They?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Maybe the Mennonites and Amish have the right idea about dress.

Would you say their attire is similar that of Orthodox Jews, particularly the males? That just occurred to me, in my
mind's eye.

Not at all similar - as Roger noted - plain & simple.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

None colorful. Straight, tailored lines. Seemingly utilitarian and symbolic. Sober.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

None colorful. Straight, tailored lines. Seemingly utilitarian and symbolic. Sober.

Well................maybe not none colorful. Amish do put a bit of color into shirts; not all b&w.....and my carpenter tends to favor his aviator shades while working up on the ladder.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Thanks.

[rogruth]

I may be wrong but think I remember that the Mennonite dress. at least in some areas and sects was often a little more colorful that the Amish.

It is my fault that the above are mentioned under this topic and I do NOT mean to imply that they are stupid.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I may be wrong but think I remember that the Mennonite dress. at least in some areas and sects was often a little more colorful that the Amish.

It is my fault that the above are mentioned under this topic and I do NOT mean to imply that they are stupid.

No "fault" involved at all. I think we all realized that, Roger. In fact, I don't think we even considered it in this regard, knowing that a small side journey was instigated by the general topic of dress, and its many manifestations in society. This was just another one of those "drift-moments " you and I support.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

….
Ok, everybody stop wearing clothes and bring your bears to Murph's house - big party this weekend! Honey for everybody!

Cute (and strangely, actually positive = jocular and humorously flippant. ) You need a beer. Maybe that black ale will arrive soon.

You are still on my "List of Possibilities" for a visit this Summer, bub. (I'd leave the sometimes-cranky-bitchy-widower baggage at home. Promise. )

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Funny how one generation loves to criticize the appearance of another one - been going on forever.

Funnier still how a now "elder" generation forgets that they were once the younger generation and how in their day their elders held their appearance in poor regard.

The cycle just keeps turning round & round.

Yeah, I referenced that in my post using my parents as an example, but honestly, they were more tolerant than I am. But, they were dealing with new music, haircuts and dress. Today it goes so far beyond that, but I supposed the fact we are so much better connected to the world has something to do with it.

But, it is funny and I think about it often when I try to keep my mouth shut.

But, I too, would just rather not see it. I don't need to be that "well" connected.

BH

[Rufus T. Firefly]

But, I too, would just rather not see it. I don't need to be that "well" connected.

Option 1: cut the cable, pull the plugs, retreat into cave/bunker......live life out off the grid as a hermit.

Option 2: Ignore it all, shrug shoulders, and exclaim, "Meh...", and keep on going.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Funny how one generation loves to criticize the appearance of another one - been going on forever.

Funnier still how a now "elder" generation forgets that they were once the younger generation and how in their day their elders held their appearance in poor regard.

The cycle just keeps turning round & round.

Yeah, I referenced that in my post using my parents as an example, but honestly, they were more tolerant than I am. But, they were dealing with new music, haircuts and dress. Today it goes so far beyond that, but I supposed the fact we are so much better connected to the world has something to do with it.

But, it is funny and I think about it often when I try to keep my mouth shut.

But, I too, would just rather not see it. I don't need to be that "well" connected.

BH

That's very interesting to read, BH, because my reaction is totally the opposite. In fact, I rejoice, quietly inside myself, when I see young people , or any age for that matter, expressing themselves with new and unique hairstyles and/or dress. I applaud their self-expression and self-liberating adventures with personal appearance. Isn't that how - or part of how - a society progresses and enjoys new?

An example would be when, a couple Sundays ago, an Altar Boy appeared in the Sacristy, getting ready for the noon Mass, with a new hair-do. He had apparently been influenced by a member, Jack Avery, of the group , "Why Don't We." (Even their name was unique, to me.) He came into the room with his head held downward, unusual for him. So, I complimented him on his hair. He smiled broadly, and from that moment, was holding his head tall and straight forward.

And speaking of older styles not necessarily being "sacrosanct," in my mind, I still can't figure out why wearing ties has held on for so many centuries (since Beau Brummel?) For a short while, we had a reprieve and experimented with "Nehru" Jackets) and tieless, collarless (slightly revived recently) approaches, but folks soon chickened-out and went back to wearing ties. Ugh.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

............I still can't figure out why wearing ties has held on for so many centuries

Sloppy eaters........centuries of sloppy eaters.

......but folks soon chickened-out and went back to wearing ties. Ugh.

As soon as I was able to carry off not wearing a tie in my professional existence, I did. I just called them strangulation devices and health hazards

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[HONDO74]

I just read this the other day. Very unfortunate accident.

Florida teen dies of burns from 2017 New Year’s Eve bonfire
https://fox6now.com/2019/05/11/florida- ... e-bonfire/

Authorities say Chesney was sitting by the bonfire when she picked up a can of gasoline to fuel the fire. The can exploded in her hands, engulfing her in flames.

Doctors initially gave her only a 1% chance of survival. She endured about 200 surgeries and medical procedures.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I just read this the other day. Very unfortunate accident.

Very preventable accident.

[HONDO74]

I just read this the other day. Very unfortunate accident.

Very preventable accident.

So true, unfortunately a lot of people don't comprehend how volatile gas can be and what can happen.

The guy in the above video was lucky the same thing did not happen to him that happened to the girl.