Here’s a tidbit for those of you who don’t have enough reason to laugh at the backwards state in which I live. (I mean, the physical state, not the mental state.) Via Wes:
FINES FOR ‘DROOPY DRAWERS’ BACKED [IN VIRGINIA]
US politicians fed up with catching an eyeful of underwear want to fine those who won’t hitch up their trousers.
The Virginia state house has voted to outlaw the trend of wearing trousers so low that underwear hangs over the top.
Delegates said the habit, popular across the US and in other Western countries, was “coarsening” society. But others hit back, urging legislators to remember their own “fashion follies” and saying the law would be used mostly against black people.
The house adopted the “droopy drawers” bill by a margin of 60-34.
If the state senate also approves, youngsters in Virginia showing too much of their boxer shorts or G-strings could be fined $50 (£26).
The habit, apparently picked up from rap culture, has become popular among boys and girls of all races, but particularly black youngsters.
Democrat Delegate Algie T Howell proposed the bill.
“It’s not an attack on baggy pants. It’s not about Janet Jackson. It’s not about Randy Moss,” he said, referring to the American footballer recently fined for pretending to “moon” opposing fans.
“To vote for this bill would be a vote for character, to uplift your community and to do something good not only for the state of Virginia, but for this entire country,” he added.
So, that’s what’s needed to uplift our country! Not homes for everyone, not enough to eat, not restraining ourselves when we feel the need to invade another country… no, it’s those low-rider jeans that are causing all the strife.
I think it’s plainly obvious what two groups are not welcome in Ol’ Virginny — black kids and gay people. Yeah, laugh now… but your group may be next in the New Order. Coming next: pink triangles.
