Not to beat a dead horse, but despicable me, I think you really were onto something. The marketing gays at Gap knew full well that "pegging" was a term coined in a gay's column after voting by readers among whom number all us gays.
No matter the sexual preference of who gets pegged, I'm willing to bet way more gays know its meaning than straights.
Yet, Callie @17, you're probably right too. So in summary: it'll be popular with girls who seek advice on jeans-buying from gays, as in, every male Gap sales clerk.... (I love that of all the issues on Slog today, this is the one I've struggled with the most!)
Love your new avatar, dm! (I always write "avatart" and have to change it--for some of us, that might be apt, though...)
Excellent shirt for the straight boys, despicable me, I have a feeling my oldest would love one...
gus, you having to wear a shirt like that would be like me having to put a Sarah Palin bumpersticker on my car: Not happening. Besides, next thing you know, those cute Gap boys would be bringing you pleated khakis and oversized pink button-down oxford shirts...shudder.
(I will have you know, however, that on another blog, I was recently made an "honorary gay", so nya! I am *too* one of the cool kids...)
My Google avatar is Dorothy's red glitter shoes (http://tangoshoedivas.com/ameimages/0907…) and it was a BIG decision, but I finally went with the wicked witch infomercial for Slog...the red shoes are very special, though. I would like a pair, myself.
Nobody's getting fired in Marketing. I know a GAP exec, he's gay, and I guarantee you the double-entendre here was not lost on anyone at the company. Just some sneaky fun for people to laugh at.
Canuck, there are a LOT of replica shoes out there calling themselves "Dorothy's red glitter shoes" but they are always made of sequins and are cheap looking. If you ever find a pair close enough to the real thing, I'll bet it's going to cost you a bundle but they'll be so worth it.
Oh and Congratulations Dan and Terry. Not sure if anyone knows, but this is what they are up to this weekend.
You might find nicer, better made shoes out there, but the originals are made with plastic sequins. At the museum, you can even see video of them being cleaned by by specialists going in between each sequin with a cotton swab.
The term "pegged boyfriend jean" has actually been around for a few years - Gap is just bringing it to the masses. (It's still funny as hell, imho, especially when you consider Katie Holmes is one of the celebs most associated with the style.)
all on one pants. can't get any better than that.
@6 - Not sure, but I think you are being sarcastic. Amirite?
Awesome!
Hmm...I think I have a HUMP video idea percolating here...
No matter the sexual preference of who gets pegged, I'm willing to bet way more gays know its meaning than straights.
Excellent shirt for the straight boys, despicable me, I have a feeling my oldest would love one...
gus, you having to wear a shirt like that would be like me having to put a Sarah Palin bumpersticker on my car: Not happening. Besides, next thing you know, those cute Gap boys would be bringing you pleated khakis and oversized pink button-down oxford shirts...shudder.
(I will have you know, however, that on another blog, I was recently made an "honorary gay", so nya! I am *too* one of the cool kids...)
I just had to change my avatar. I waited for someone else to change theirs to this but no one did.
My Google avatar is Dorothy's red glitter shoes (http://tangoshoedivas.com/ameimages/0907…) and it was a BIG decision, but I finally went with the wicked witch infomercial for Slog...the red shoes are very special, though. I would like a pair, myself.
Oh and Congratulations Dan and Terry. Not sure if anyone knows, but this is what they are up to this weekend.
http://www.familyequality.org/site/PageS…
Alas, I could not make plans to attend. I have a 350 mile round trip drive to make for my niece's gymnastic competition.
You might find nicer, better made shoes out there, but the originals are made with plastic sequins. At the museum, you can even see video of them being cleaned by by specialists going in between each sequin with a cotton swab.
http://www.denimblog.com/prps/how-to-wea…
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyl…
http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/20…