There's no Such Thing as a Stupid Question

[madmonday]

can totally relate to apprehension to a symbol that has a long and storied history.

i feel the same way about (burning) crosses and the United States flag

[neph93]

Am I going to have to start a Semiotics/Post-Structuralism/Situationism thread? You guys are awesome!

I don’t know why (actually I do, but I’m not going into it here), but I’ve managed to see the difference between the Asian/oriental usage and the nazi scum usage since I was about 18. My brain just processes them to different places.

It’s partially to do with the way they’re expressed. The former tend to go the other way and lack the colour scheme and facist lines and execution of the latter.

It’s pretty interesting that we see the original as being stylised versions of the newer expression wheras the opposite is true. In fact the vile nazi version is extremely stylised and the red/white/black colour scheme, angular lines, and so on are all part of horrifically effective profile design overhaul done by Hitler’s krypto-modernists.

@madmonday ‘s example of crosses is another example of a deeply divisive sign with so many signifying permutations it’s bewildering. Interestingly though the vast majority of people in western countries treat it as benign. Go figure.

(See what you all made me do now… [emoji23] )

[madmonday]

I love you @neph93 and I am a troll so take me with a grain of salt or sugar.

perspective is a heck of a thing ain't it, hahahahhaha

[Matty123]

neph read many book. make brain strong 

[neph93]

@sabergirl:

The age-old discovery of swastikas on culturally appropriated jewelry.  The question is, are you willing to rock a symbol that for many is viscerally upsetting?

Given what I just wrote above with regards to how I process the different versions, I find the cultural appropriation part of this much more of a provocation than the original expression of the symbol itself. If some just-moved-to-Brooklyn type ever tried to wokesplain their affirmative answer to that question to me, I would only reluctantly be held responsible for my actions.

[neph93]

@Matty123:

neph read many book. make brain strong 

[emoji851]

[sabergirl]

@neph93:

Given what I just wrote above with regards to how I process the different versions, I find the cultural appropriation part of this much more of a provocation…

I’m with ya 100% on this.

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[goosehd]

Can someone explain the recent trend towards the Vibram Gloxi-Cut sole that seems to be popping up everywhere?  I just don’t get it from an aesthetic perspective and want to understand what I’m missing.

[neph93]

Can’t help you there I’m afraid… although I hear they’re very comfy.

[Chris]

You're missing the opportunity to wear boots that are even uglier than ones with a Christy sole.

[Giles]

I can't explain the recent trend, but the gloxi-cut is super comfortable and the sipes improve traction.  Function over form…

[Appfaff]

I think the Gloxi-Cut is badass.

I love the way it looks on everything except Moc Toe boots.

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[goosehd]

^^^ Gentlemen,

Thank you for your insights!  Still not my cup of tea, but function does trump form.

[goosehd]

@Appfaff:

I love the way it looks on everything except Moc Toe boots.

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That sole with the moc toe reminds me of Buster Brown’s from the 70’s.

[Appfaff]

YeH, I saw a Red Wing resole with it and didn’t care for it - but in the IHUK job masters and some Viberg models I love it.

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[neph93]

@goosehd:

Thank you for your insights!  Still not my cup of tea, but function does trump form.

I’d rather have something beautiful but useless than fugly and useful. But ideally I’d like something that finds the golden path of balancing both. Those soles aren’t that for me.

[Giles]

@neph93:

I’d rather have something beautiful but useless than fugly and useful.

A view not shared by Hot Ingrid….

[neph93]

I play the “Eye of the beholder” card in that respect. There’s no accounting for taste [emoji23]

[Giles]

[steelworker]

@Chris:

You're missing the opportunity to wear boots that are even uglier than ones with a Christy sole.

  What woman could resist?