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Polo: the mullet of shirts

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by B-Bob, Jun 20, 2003.

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How do you feel about polo shirts?

  1. The polo is the true mullet of shirts.

    28 vote(s)
    11.7%

  2. The polo is a lesbian starter kit.

    16 vote(s)
    6.7%

  3. Polo shirts don't bother me.

    111 vote(s)
    46.4%

  4. Dude, I love my polo shirts. And my clip-on sunglasses.

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    35.1%
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  1. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Member

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    Just because nobody else has addressed it yet, I would like to point out that clip-on sunglasses are a very practical and cost-efficient way to get some protection from the sun for those of us who have to wear glasses!
     
    #81 AroundTheWorld, Jun 22, 2003
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    B-Bob, Banana Republic bro. Banana Republic. Now, repeat after me...

    ;)
     
    #82 rezdawg, Jun 22, 2003
  3. Ace

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    Wow, I don't get all this hatred against the polo shirt. I live in Edinburgh, UK, and everyone I know has one (I go to Univesity here just to give you an idea of the age range)... in fact, most of the so- called "style" guys (modeling pals love them) have them aplenty. The most popular ones are the Polo Ralph Lauren ones, most of them being plain colours. Worn with white t-shirt and jeans... kaki isn't really all that popular. As someone else here said earlier, a lot of people wear the polo shirts in a baggy way with huge trousers in the hip-hop style. Doesn't look too bad in my opinion.

    I think polo shirts are versatile, and because of that can sometimes look bad. Yet it's one of the best style of shirts... what else would you wear? Just regular t-shirts? I'm not quite sure, as a polo shirt can be so varied in style, it seems like it could be a good option or bad one, depending how big it is and what you wear it with. I don't think people can just disregard it as crap.

    Short sleeved shirts are never accepted under any circumstance here, and you will get shot if you wear them with a tie. That's just the style here I suppose, I'm not a big fan of them either so I guess I help dictate that in a way... hehe.
     
    #83 Ace, Jun 22, 2003
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  4. AroundTheWorld

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    I agree, Ace! Good to hear from you - things looking better now? Edinburgh is a beautiful city, have fun there. Go Hearts of Midlothian! :) I have one of their old jerseys.
     
    #84 AroundTheWorld, Jun 22, 2003
  5. drapg

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    I just came back from H.E.B. where I saw a 30-something year old man with a true to life mullet. The first thing I thought of was this thread, after spending an ample amount of time staring that the "party end" of it in bewilderment.

    The man was wearing a tank top, not a polo.

    Polos rule. It's that simple.
     
    #85 drapg, Jun 22, 2003
  6. Oski2005

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    My sister is a mullet hunter. If she has a camera with her and she spots a mullet, she takes a pic and shares it with her friends.
     
    #86 Oski2005, Jun 22, 2003
  7. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    Don't worry, Ace, it is only B-Bob and Achebe that hate the polo and they are weirdos anyway.:p
     
    #87 Manny Ramirez, Jun 22, 2003
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    [​IMG]
    Even JVG likes the Polo.
     
    #88 Rip Van Rocket, Jun 22, 2003
  9. SmeggySmeg

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    ROFLMAO
     
    #89 SmeggySmeg, Jun 22, 2003
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    People can waste a lot of money trying to keep up with what's "in style." I pretty much just hate fashion in general. I have about half a dozen polo shirts, and if some trendy egghead with a supposed superior fashion sense deems them a faux pax, then maybe I'll just go buy some more out of spite.
     
    #90 DCkid, Jun 22, 2003
  11. grummett

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    Polo by Ralph Lauren is the most versatile shirt ever made. I wear them with Armani slacks to meetings with wealthy clients and with blue jean shorts to my son's baseball games as well. I'm a salt and pepper haired, boyishly handsome man of 45. Mullet of shirts my eye!
     
    #91 grummett, Jun 23, 2003
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    Kramer: Hey Jerry. What is this? Lady Gillette? What's going on?

    Jerry: What? Can't I get a moment's peace?

    Kramer: What are you doing to yourself?

    Jerry walks into camera view with his chest covered with shaving cream.

    Jerry: I can't stop. Alex thinks I'm naturally hairless.

    Kramer: You can't keep this up. Don't you know what's going to happen? Everytime you shave it, it's going to come in thicker and fuller and darker.

    Jerry: Oh that's an old wives tale.

    Kramer: Is it? Look at this.

    Kramer walks off-screen and opens his shirt. On-screen, Jerry reels from the sight.

    Kramer: (high pitched voice) Look at it! Look at it! And it's all me. I shaved there when I was a lifeguard.

    Jerry: Oh come on. That's genetics. That's not going to happen to me.

    Kramer: Won't it? Or is it already starting to happen?
     
    #92 Mulder, Jun 23, 2003
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  13. MadMax

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    wearing a black and white striped polo shirt and brown dress pants to work this morning...

    do with that what you will. i'm not going home to change! :D
     
    #93 MadMax, Jun 23, 2003
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    I'm wearing a navy blue Ralph Lauren Polo with a stripe of light blue and white across the middle, and a red Polo logo. With khaki's, Ralph Lauren dark green dress socks, and brown loafers to work. ;)
     
    #94 Nomar, Jun 23, 2003
  15. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    Well, it's looking like I have to sing the praises of the polo. As of 8:15 a.m. Pacific time, the "mullet" option and the "lesbian starter kit" option combined have 20.56%. Okay, let me try something in pseudo-iambic. Sincerely,

    "some trendy egghead" (LMAO, DCKid!)
     
    #95 B-Bob, Jun 23, 2003
  16. Mulder

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    Since I spend the majority of my free time on a golf course, you can probably guess how I feel about it. My feeling on tucking it in is the same feeling I have about white socks, unless you are wearing tennis shoes white socks are the wrong color.
     
    #96 Mulder, Jun 23, 2003
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    Ode to the Sacred Shirt

    Oh Polo, with your handsome knit,
    I should not scorn -- I'm such a twit.
    Your subtle hue, contrasting border.
    Broadcasting: "May I take your order?"

    'Cause Polo you're at home at work
    With dashing style, comfort's a perk.
    At a meeting, over accounts,
    You take the sweat, yes every ounce.

    And Polo, we'll go out at night.
    Untucked with flair, you're quite a sight.
    Professors mope, their jackets tacky,
    While hotties swarm you paired with khaki.

    Yes Polo, I once did malign
    Your fairest trait, that embroidered sign.
    That animal, that business name
    Send button-ups away in shame.

    Oh Polo, please do forgive me!
    My bitter heart's so full of envy.
    Those buttons three, that faux collar,
    "You're the best!" at last I holler.
     
    #97 B-Bob, Jun 23, 2003
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    I'm going Arnold Palmer golf/khaki pants today.
     
    #98 NYKRule, Jun 23, 2003
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    I'm going with a gray polo shirt tucked into khaki slacks today.

    I hate tucking.
     
    #99 drapg, Jun 23, 2003
  20. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I feel like Neo fighting off 100 polo-wearing clones... except I don't really have any special powers. j/k guys. I have admitted my complete defeat, in verse.
     
    #100 B-Bob, Jun 23, 2003
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