Topic: To Sag or Not to Sag?
neversleeps's photo
Sun 02/10/08 12:59 AM


Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, hanging around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced, mainly, by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, as well as gang culture. It is also common among skateboarders. The punk fashion style is also associated with sagging.

Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, which spread to urban youth as a fashion statement for its 'tough guy' cachet. Other root origins are also male inmates sagging to publicly display that they have had sexual relations with other males. It has less use for the meaning and is now for 'tough guy' public display. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became a national phenomenon when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.[1][2][3]

In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.

In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]




I dare anybody to call you ignorant.


double dog dare me and i might go for it.

hikerchick's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:00 AM



Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, hanging around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced, mainly, by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, as well as gang culture. It is also common among skateboarders. The punk fashion style is also associated with sagging.

Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, which spread to urban youth as a fashion statement for its 'tough guy' cachet. Other root origins are also male inmates sagging to publicly display that they have had sexual relations with other males. It has less use for the meaning and is now for 'tough guy' public display. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became a national phenomenon when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.[1][2][3]

In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.

In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]




I dare anybody to call you ignorant.


double dog dare me and i might go for it.


I am skipping the triple dare and going straight for the triple dog dare

Rada's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:01 AM




Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, hanging around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced, mainly, by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, as well as gang culture. It is also common among skateboarders. The punk fashion style is also associated with sagging.

Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, which spread to urban youth as a fashion statement for its 'tough guy' cachet. Other root origins are also male inmates sagging to publicly display that they have had sexual relations with other males. It has less use for the meaning and is now for 'tough guy' public display. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became a national phenomenon when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.[1][2][3]

In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.

In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]




I dare anybody to call you ignorant.


double dog dare me and i might go for it.


I am skipping the triple dare and going straight for the triple dog dare


That is quite the breach in etiquette!

neversleeps's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:01 AM

Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, hanging around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced, mainly, by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, as well as gang culture. It is also common among skateboarders. The punk fashion style is also associated with sagging.

Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, which spread to urban youth as a fashion statement for its 'tough guy' cachet. Other root origins are also male inmates sagging to publicly display that they have had sexual relations with other males. It has less use for the meaning and is now for 'tough guy' public display. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became a national phenomenon when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.[1][2][3]

In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.

In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]




ooohhh boooyyy..yous so ignant!

dude, she totally triple dog dared me. you can't turn that down. sorry.

hikerchick's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:04 AM





Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, hanging around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced, mainly, by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, as well as gang culture. It is also common among skateboarders. The punk fashion style is also associated with sagging.

Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, which spread to urban youth as a fashion statement for its 'tough guy' cachet. Other root origins are also male inmates sagging to publicly display that they have had sexual relations with other males. It has less use for the meaning and is now for 'tough guy' public display. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became a national phenomenon when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.[1][2][3]

In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.

In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]




I dare anybody to call you ignorant.


double dog dare me and i might go for it.


I am skipping the triple dare and going straight for the triple dog dare


That is quite the breach in etiquette!


oh snap! now my tongue is stuck to this flagpole

Wonderbread's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:06 AM
ROFL!

EtherealEmbers's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:06 AM
*has a bad visual*

hikerchick's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:07 AM

ROFL!


That's what I'm here for, baby.flowerforyou

Wonderbread's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:09 AM
Edited by Wonderbread on Sun 02/10/08 01:11 AM




I'm not a lady, but I'd like my chance to answer.
Sagging in my opinion is just not cool. Look at where it comes from. And if you think I'm being racist I'm not.




Woah, there. Calm your britches. Wonderbread never says anything without the ability to back it up. The last thing he is is ignorant. Careful what you say. Do your research before starting something. I'm too tired for this crap tonight. Peace out.



Whatever kiddo.yawn

Yeah, I'm not the person who runs this site, but I'm pretty sure that being mean to people is highly frowned upon. If you'd like I can point that out to you as well.

EtherealEmbers's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:10 AM


I have removed a post from this thread, please remember folks, do not attack others for their opinions. We don't always have to agree on a topic, but we do have to agree the members have a right to their opinions as long as it is inside the outlined forum rules.

Thanks guys,
Have a great night/morning

Mark


Yes but the post is still floating around because of the comments attached to it... ohwell

Wonderbread's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:13 AM
Yeah, and sorry your thread got jacked.
All my fault.
flowerforyou Forgive me?

EtherealEmbers's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:14 AM
If you're talking to me, sure yeah, I forgive you.. happens all the time.. I just wish everyone could stay peaceful and just voice their opinions without getting personal...

hikerchick's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:15 AM

Also, not a girl. I'm 6'6 and its hard to find pants that fit.


I love tall guyslove love love

Wonderbread's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:15 AM
I tried, but there is always someone out there that has to ruin it for everyone. Hope you got some of the answers you were looking for.

hikerchick's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:16 AM

I tried, but there is always someone out there that has to ruin it for everyone. Hope you got some of the answers you were looking for.


thanks for educating us, wonder!

Wonderbread's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:17 AM
Not a problem.

markecephus's photo
Sun 02/10/08 01:25 AM



I have removed a post from this thread, please remember folks, do not attack others for their opinions. We don't always have to agree on a topic, but we do have to agree the members have a right to their opinions as long as it is inside the outlined forum rules.

Thanks guys,
Have a great night/morning

Mark


Yes but the post is still floating around because of the comments attached to it... ohwell


ok, i have removed several quotes containing that post, if i missed any let me know,

Mark

EtherealEmbers's photo
Sun 02/10/08 02:11 AM

Ok, this cute guy that just passed in my direction just inspired this question.

I don't like the whole 'gangster' style of sagging... as far as pants go, I think the waist on pants should be at your waist or slightly below, but never at a sagging level. I have seen some ridiculous amounts of sagging, too...

What do the rest of you ladies think... do you find it more attractive for guys to have their pants falling off or staying up where they should be?


So.. restating my original post... what do the rest of you ladies think?

Marie55's photo
Sun 02/10/08 02:23 AM
Don't like sagging, think it looks ridiculous. Also the baggy pants the skateboarders wear. I always think about what they would have said if there parents had told them they "had" to wear them that way. Would have had a rebellion for sure and the kids would be wearing them tight for sure.

Also don't like women who wear their tight jeans with their thongs sticking out, but the men will likely not complain about that one (sorry, didn't mean to insult the guys here), just think it is tacky and the young girls see the older women doing it and copy it, too. Just my preference. Think "underwear" should be "under" clothing.

I worked in the prison system for 17 years, and inmates were infracted for sagging, but I did not know the history behind it.

OrangeCat's photo
Sun 02/10/08 02:25 AM
glasses