Breaking the Spell: Rethinking queer community

[SecretAgentMa'am]

Originally Posted by Ranger Butch Force

True, however, why would you find the person's footwear "rediculous" to begin with?

Ridiculous shoes:


Okay, I'm taking the piss a bit, but really, I think this is kind of what's being discussed. Societies have standards, and yes, it's okay to challenge those standards. But those standards also aren't always universally wrong. Societal norms exist for a reason. We need them to function as a culture. I see no value in pretending that the above shoes aren't patently ridiculous even though I'm sure someone, somewhere, thinks they're genius.

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by SecretAgentMa'am

Ridiculous shoes:


Okay, I'm taking the piss a bit, but really, I think this is kind of what's being discussed. Societies have standards, and yes, it's okay to challenge those standards. But those standards also aren't always universally wrong. Societal norms exist for a reason. We need them to function as a culture. I see no value in pretending that the above shoes aren't patently ridiculous even though I'm sure someone, somewhere, thinks they're genius.

OMG these pictures of shoes are making me giggle so hard my belly hurts!

[dixie]

Originally Posted by SecretAgentMa'am

Ridiculous shoes:


Okay, I'm taking the piss a bit, but really, I think this is kind of what's being discussed. Societies have standards, and yes, it's okay to challenge those standards. But those standards also aren't always universally wrong. Societal norms exist for a reason. We need them to function as a culture. I see no value in pretending that the above shoes aren't patently ridiculous even though I'm sure someone, somewhere, thinks they're genius.

Case in point: I would actually wear the ones in the middle.

[SecretAgentMa'am]

Originally Posted by dixielady

Case in point: I would actually wear the ones in the middle.

I knew someone would say this. I was actually looking for a picture with just the ones on the ends but I was having trouble finding one with a link that would show up in my post. I promise I don't think you're a bad person for liking them. I would be afraid I'd fall off of them and kill myself, but I'm sure you could rock them like nobody's business.

The really strange-looking ones are apparently getting really popular because Lady Gaga wears them.