Yeah, it is limited to a certain range of body type. As the cartoon illustrates, you don't have to be "hot", but you do have to be sort of in shape to pull off that look. Also, a comparison of the original pic to the guy trying it as a costume points out that fit matters a lot. The original guys shirt and trousers are ever so slightly oversize; they look tailored rather than baggy, and the overall line is long and lean. The second guy's shirt is a bit tighter, the trousers as well (and not pleated), and the line is not as clean. I still think he looks good, but not AS good as the original.
I wanna figure out why that Bluesky type tweet annoys me so much. Like it's just a tweet and I probably have common ground with the poster, but that "Yikes" really gets under my skin.
"Yikes" signifies that you want to be part of the story but you want to sit non-commitally on the periphery. Maybe you disagree with a specific poster, maybe you think an entire topic is #hashtag #problematic, it doesn't matter. You are opting out of taking a specific position--something that somebody might actually be able to respond to, if god forbid they wanted--something that is any stronger than "look at me".
I dont really agree with the non commital part in this case. The tweets author clearly disapproves of current US/Canada relations. Like I'd be less bothered if they wrote something like "Proud Canadian, Fuck America" than that and I'm from the US.
What, particularly, is the "yikes"? You've already said you think it's US/CA relations (I don't think that's clear from the tweet), but colorable interpretations would include:
* Americans are assasinating each other based on political views (yikes)
* Your government censoring late-night lame-brain talkies based on political statements (yikes)
* Your president throwing tariffs around like they're party confetti (yikes)
* The US economy staring at stagflation like it's a dare (yikes)
* NATO has historically been bootstrapped by US spending, and all of the EU weenies want the US to cover their asses when a problem is in their backyard (yikes)
* US health care infrastructure is playing footsie-or-worse with anti-scientific viewpoints on vaccines and other things (yikes)
These statements have a variety of political valences, and there's a grain of truth to most of them. The tweet author doesn't need to pick one. They can just say "yikes" and try to boost #engagement. It's lazy stupid shitposting.
You're right. I assumed it was tariff related forgetting major events in our country get headlines globally. Still that type of shitpost is one I hope fades into obscurity as my generational cohort ages out.
I would have said "classic", but yeah. BTW, when did pleats come back? I thought we weren't doing those any more...
The color matchup is very conservative, the sort of combination that IMO never quite leaves fashion even if it codes as "old". That may simply demonstrate that I'm old...
I usually try to avoid wading into comments on Many Such Takes - would rather just lazily enjoy. I'm jumping in for the first of these takes.
The "beautiful wife" controversy. Why add any modifier at all? Why not introduce her as "my wife, Z" and let her style, her wit, her hair, her expansive knowledge of woodworking, her fist bump... speak for herself. Of course at home you should be telling her that she's beautiful, stylish, bright, caring, sexy....whatever has currency for your partner in the moment. But yeah, among others let her essence do its own talking. Public events are where most women shine most brightly. Even, to my surprise, women who I know are rather introverted. Let her shine.
I do have to say that my own wife usually slaps down my at-home comments that she's beautiful with a "no I'm not." counter. But....hear me out....if I introduce her to others as "my beautiful wife" she'll have a harder time dismissing the compliment.
I think actors disprove the idea that nicer clothes only work on people who are hot. A parasocial crush can instantly evaporate once that dashing aristocrat plays an out-of-work drifter in denim shorts.
I like the outfit, but it just puts me in mind of those getups from the 1940s where the average beltline started at the sternum and ties were 2 inches long and 5 inches wide.
This roundup is like watching Twitter through a funhouse mirror—every reflection worse than the last.
“Beautiful wife” becoming the discourse of the week is peak internet. Imagine a husband nervously trying, “This is my… adequate spouse. My medium-sized partner. My courageous wife.” Bro, just say she’s beautiful. If she’s rolling her eyes, at least you went down swinging.
Then men’s fashion. Twitter acted like khakis and a tucked-in shirt were a geopolitical crisis. Meanwhile, Drake shows up to Oktoberfest dressed like Augustus Gloop after a Chanel sponsorship and suddenly we all agree, okay, that’s the worst fit of the year. “Bavarian 6-year-old” is the only thing I’ll ever call him again.
“What’s stopping me from wearing an outfit like this?”
My waistline.
Yeah, it is limited to a certain range of body type. As the cartoon illustrates, you don't have to be "hot", but you do have to be sort of in shape to pull off that look. Also, a comparison of the original pic to the guy trying it as a costume points out that fit matters a lot. The original guys shirt and trousers are ever so slightly oversize; they look tailored rather than baggy, and the overall line is long and lean. The second guy's shirt is a bit tighter, the trousers as well (and not pleated), and the line is not as clean. I still think he looks good, but not AS good as the original.
Hate to ruin a joke but the owl chain is the logo of his record label.
Don’t care still funny
I wanna figure out why that Bluesky type tweet annoys me so much. Like it's just a tweet and I probably have common ground with the poster, but that "Yikes" really gets under my skin.
Like what is the point really
It's a very uniquely Millennial-coded way of speaking. I couldn't picture the author of that tweet being Gen X or Z.
"Yikes" signifies that you want to be part of the story but you want to sit non-commitally on the periphery. Maybe you disagree with a specific poster, maybe you think an entire topic is #hashtag #problematic, it doesn't matter. You are opting out of taking a specific position--something that somebody might actually be able to respond to, if god forbid they wanted--something that is any stronger than "look at me".
I dont really agree with the non commital part in this case. The tweets author clearly disapproves of current US/Canada relations. Like I'd be less bothered if they wrote something like "Proud Canadian, Fuck America" than that and I'm from the US.
What, particularly, is the "yikes"? You've already said you think it's US/CA relations (I don't think that's clear from the tweet), but colorable interpretations would include:
* Americans are assasinating each other based on political views (yikes)
* Your government censoring late-night lame-brain talkies based on political statements (yikes)
* Your president throwing tariffs around like they're party confetti (yikes)
* The US economy staring at stagflation like it's a dare (yikes)
* NATO has historically been bootstrapped by US spending, and all of the EU weenies want the US to cover their asses when a problem is in their backyard (yikes)
* US health care infrastructure is playing footsie-or-worse with anti-scientific viewpoints on vaccines and other things (yikes)
These statements have a variety of political valences, and there's a grain of truth to most of them. The tweet author doesn't need to pick one. They can just say "yikes" and try to boost #engagement. It's lazy stupid shitposting.
You're right. I assumed it was tariff related forgetting major events in our country get headlines globally. Still that type of shitpost is one I hope fades into obscurity as my generational cohort ages out.
Don't mind me, just cackling to myself in the church nursery over the 13 reasons why exchange 😆
Lose the pleats, button one more button. Also the pants seem to ride a few inches high, but whatever floats your boat. These are my fashion hot takes.
The best wife to introduce your wife is with a nice Borat inflection.
My wife, who dresses me, does not like the khaki outfit. Says "it's very '80s"
I would have said "classic", but yeah. BTW, when did pleats come back? I thought we weren't doing those any more...
The color matchup is very conservative, the sort of combination that IMO never quite leaves fashion even if it codes as "old". That may simply demonstrate that I'm old...
this is my first MST since deleting Twitter and I just want to say thank you for your service 🫡🫡🫡 I think drake has a humiliation fetish
People don't realize Drake is a near-Trump level genius at getting a reaction. This fit is calculated. He does this over and over and no one notices
1. Drake tries (in the most embarrassing way) to take down a drone that lands on his penthouse (https://www.reddit.com/r/GoodAssSub/comments/1isren3/drake_attempts_to_take_down_a_drone_flying/). Marketing stunt
2. 5min highlight reel of Drake humiliation that most people think is a Drake Flex Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFm7YDVlqnI
Love it
Drake is not a Rapper, he is a Popstar-Comedian
Drake: Never Stop Never Stopping
Dr. Smell!!!
Someday I look forward to CHH Dr Smell collab lol
I reached out to her months ago and she left me on read so I decided not to harass her any further
“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!”
Very civil of you. She’d be great on substack
I wonder what would happen if you introduced your wife with: "Meet my wife. She has a great personality."
"She's really funny."
HAHA!! Expect a punch in the ribs. Or a knife - I don't know your wife. My guess is it won't go well..
I usually try to avoid wading into comments on Many Such Takes - would rather just lazily enjoy. I'm jumping in for the first of these takes.
The "beautiful wife" controversy. Why add any modifier at all? Why not introduce her as "my wife, Z" and let her style, her wit, her hair, her expansive knowledge of woodworking, her fist bump... speak for herself. Of course at home you should be telling her that she's beautiful, stylish, bright, caring, sexy....whatever has currency for your partner in the moment. But yeah, among others let her essence do its own talking. Public events are where most women shine most brightly. Even, to my surprise, women who I know are rather introverted. Let her shine.
I do have to say that my own wife usually slaps down my at-home comments that she's beautiful with a "no I'm not." counter. But....hear me out....if I introduce her to others as "my beautiful wife" she'll have a harder time dismissing the compliment.
Give “my humble wife” a shot and then “my former wife”
I think actors disprove the idea that nicer clothes only work on people who are hot. A parasocial crush can instantly evaporate once that dashing aristocrat plays an out-of-work drifter in denim shorts.
I like the outfit, but it just puts me in mind of those getups from the 1940s where the average beltline started at the sternum and ties were 2 inches long and 5 inches wide.
This roundup is like watching Twitter through a funhouse mirror—every reflection worse than the last.
“Beautiful wife” becoming the discourse of the week is peak internet. Imagine a husband nervously trying, “This is my… adequate spouse. My medium-sized partner. My courageous wife.” Bro, just say she’s beautiful. If she’s rolling her eyes, at least you went down swinging.
Then men’s fashion. Twitter acted like khakis and a tucked-in shirt were a geopolitical crisis. Meanwhile, Drake shows up to Oktoberfest dressed like Augustus Gloop after a Chanel sponsorship and suddenly we all agree, okay, that’s the worst fit of the year. “Bavarian 6-year-old” is the only thing I’ll ever call him again.