You may find it hard to believe, but I’m not a fashion icon. No, really — it’s true. Unless it includes denim and lace-up boots, I rarely wear it. So it should come as no surprise I wasn’t aware that Old Navy and The Gap joined forces in 2011. Why wasn’t I made aware of this?!
Oh, that’s right: Because I don’t care.
In fact, I didn’t care until yesterday, after my wife and daughter returned from an all-day quest for the latest fashion trend: colored jeans. While listing all the places they searched, my wife explained how going to both Old Navy and The Gap was a waste of time since they are basically the same company, offering the same things.
My next thought illustrates why I never pursued a career in advertising…
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Is it strange that I’m now picturing you as the construction guy from the Village People?? 🙂
Lol! It would be stranger if you pictured me as the Indian… 😉
I might now!! 😛
… yikes …
Lol….and I forgot the Flax seed….we’ll have to postpone Phase One until tomorrow. 🙂
All the better, should you decide to practice with something like Jujubes first — just to work on your control… 😉
hahahahahahaha! Fabulous!
For some reason, I feel like this is some kind of contemporary update of “Take my wife… please.”
Lol! No way — I’d never give her up 🙂
Thanks, Baby! xxx
Thank YOU 😉 xoxox
LOL… Are you sure you don’t want to pursue a job in advertising?
This would be my entire portfolio. Impressive, I know… 🙂
Colored jeans were big in the 80’s. . .did you miss them that time around too?? lol
I’m sorry, was I supposed to? I’m always behind the trends. Which is why I stick with denim — it’s always in style.
Levi’s had jeans in all different colors. I had some really cool Zena jeans pink and black checked! I was hip and happening. . wore them with one of my trench coats! 😉
I don’t think I could pull that off. In fact, I know I couldn’t. Black and white checked chef’s pants was as close as I got to anything like that 😉
If you had a career in advertising, you might be able to afford Gap jeans though. So, your call.
Lol! Good point! I wonder what Old Gap jeans would look like? Or would they just be like denim chaps for senior citizens? Probably best not to think about that too much…
Old Gap jeans aren’t actually pants at all. Instead they’re latex numbers designed to look like an old man that will inevitably be told, Oh God Grandpa how many times do I have to tell you to put on your pants when there are people over!
But denim chaps. You may be on to something. We might have to partner up, and bring these chaps to the youth of America. It will blow up.
I’m glad someone else sees the potential for denim caps, aside from my wife…
it is probably for the common good that you are not in the advertising world (my old profession), and use your skills in other ways. we each have our gifts, not sure how the client would have responded to your ‘old gap’ logo, i can only imagine the visuals to go with it.
You’re probably right. Definitely would’ve been a memorable Powerpoint presentation, though…
I had purple and red jeans in the eighties. Now, I feel too old to wear the style again…I hate when things I use to wore or listen to become retro. It makes me feel old.
You’re not old… You were just ahead of the curve.
It’s all in the curve 😉
Lol! That’s one trend that never changes much 😉
Thank goodness!
I need to slow down when I read your blogs because I had to go back and read it again. I could have sworn you said “Unless it includes denim and lace, I rarely wear it”.
How about those Bears?
That was the original post, before I deleted it and re-posted it with “boots” added. (Wow, I almost typed “boobs” instead of boots. That would’ve changed Everything…)
That’s right. It would change everything. Dolly Parton would be writing this blog.
Just call me “Jolene.”
I am so tempted to look up the lyrics now.
There’s this cereal called “Go-Lean” which is a high-fiber twig kind of thing. Anyway, the chorus to “Jolene” includes “please don’t take my man.” To which I came up with “Go-Lean, Go-Lean, I’m beggin’ of you please don’t take my bran…” Sadly, these are the kinds of things that run through my head. If you Google the song, think of those words…
Your comment caused me to fart.
Then my work is done!
Your next assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to cause me to crap my pants.
If I can make that happen, it would definitely secure my Activia sponsorship…
Please don’t take him just because you can.
LOL!! LOL!! That’s what happens when I reply to comments in “last order first.” 🙂
Being a fashion icon isn’t important but please tell me your closet isnt full of 80’s wear. For example, don’t wear Bill Cosby sweaters. Those are very much not acceptable.
Dear God, MAN! What kind of freak do you think I am?!?
Really want me to answer that?
Excellent point… How about that Hell’s Kitchen, huh?
I am now envisioning a franchise of dentist offices for the elderly opening in strip malls or super-stores …”OLD GAP: Coming soon to a Wal-Mart near you!
Lol! That’s not the only kind of “Old Gap” I’ve seen at Wal-Mart, especially after 10 p.m.
Hahahahahahahahaha!
That’s why I Love You, so much! Only you can inspire scary visions with so little words AND make me laugh like a Peanuts comic strip simultaneously!
❤
Discovered your blog via Thoughts of a Lunatic. Love this post as like you I’m a writer that never wanted to work in advertising. But what I live most about your blog is your profile which says you’re married to the perfect woman.
Thanks so much. Truer words were never spoken. About not wanting to work in advertising AND my being married to the perfect woman 😉
I own 6 t-shirts that came from rock concerts, and a big Lebowski shirt that my best friend got me for Christmas. Everything else, and by everything, i mean EVERYTHING else in my wardrobe came directly from the goodwill store. My wife has strict orders to never under any circumstances shop for me anywhere else.
I take pride in wearing all the clothes that the other people overpaid for.
I am Awesome!!.
Yes you are, Tom!! And when I have this Old Gap logo made into T-shirts, I am donating one to your local Goodwill so you can buy it.
Wow Ned.
That will make a very beautiful addition to my never-endin wardrobe. I hope you can have it to me before i officially showcase my summer line
No problem, but I should have asked: Did you want the Old Gap t-shirt or Speedo? Oh heck, I’ll just send both.
OH SHIT!!!!!!
GET UP AND LEAVE THE HOUSE NOW!!!!
Get to the post office immediately and overnight it, I have stripped down naked and vowed that the next thing I wear are those speedos and that shirt.
You dont have time to reply. Leave NOW!!!!!
*huff… huff… huff* OK, they are on their way, Tom. I told the Fed-Ex people that you would be naked, but to not pay attention. The dispatcher in your area told me she has seen you naked before, and that she didn’t pay attention then, either, so we should be good…
I haven’t read through all the comments, but your wife is absolutely right about Old Navy and Gap. They’re both owned by the same company. Only difference is that Gap is way overpriced. I hope your wife and daughter found the perfect pair of colored denim. For what it’s worth, I’ve seen some really cute pairs at H&M.
Also, unlike you, I dreamed of working in advertising on Madison Avenue in New York. A girl can dream . . .
Thanks for the tip, Anka! They found a good sale, so all was well. And as for advertising, the difference between you and me is that you actually have talent 😉 If it were my dream, someone would be having nightmares.
Hi Anka, good to stumble upon an online friend via another great blogger. Nnena
Jolene.
That’s only on Friday nights…
I’ll be back on Friday
Lol! I’ll wear that thing you like. You know the one.
You got a new one?
Goodwill, but it’s new to me. And I’m pretty sure I can get the stains out..
Why bother?
I was hoping you’d say that; it’s what makes you my Friday Night Paul. Your practicality is irresistible.
Finally, a little recognition for my practicality.