• 9point6@lemmy.world
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    15 days ago

    I don’t mean for anyone here to catch a stray

    But who the fuck genuinely looks at Oakleys and thinks, yeah that’s a cool look that doesn’t make me look completely out of touch with basically every part of the modern day

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      15 days ago

      I have wrap-around sunglasses because my commute is north-south and I don’t like the sun coming into my eyes from the side.

      I’m also losing hair due to genetics.

      Apparently this makes me look like a bigot.

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        I’m a middle-aged, southern, white dad who apparently also looks like I might enjoy some casual “locker-room talk,” and it makes some folks feel uncomfortably comfortable telling me their racist, sexist or otherwise terribly shortsighted views on the world.

        The only reason I’m not planning to wear a costume to tomorrow’s protest is because I want to make sure others see someone who looks just like them standing up against this nonsense.

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      15 days ago

      I’m a middle-aged white guy and hate that I can’t wear the wraparound douche bag shades. They’re the most comfortable and practical for outdoor activities.

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          14 days ago

          For real. Who gives a fuck that some asshole is going to be prejudiced against you for wearing some sunglasses?

          Maybe just don’t judge people by innocuous items they wear huh?

          (Clarifying- agreeing with you)

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      15 days ago

      I prefer to appreciate all the little ways these people telegraph that they’re just absolute shit so you don’t even have to interact with them in the slightest

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      14 days ago

      Oakleys were cool when they were in high school. They stopped updating their worldview when they graduated (or, more likely, dropped out).

      Note: I am old and I also wear sunglasses that are probably cringe. I don’t wear them in my profile photos, though.

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      14 days ago

      I bought my current pair of sunglasses from the WalMart fishing equipment aisle, because they were cheap, give good coverage and have UV protection. I hope nothing else about me affords even the distant possibility that I will be confused for a MAGAt. I don’t YouTube from my car, for one.

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      14 days ago

      I mean I have Oakley sunnies but they’re just sunglasses I don’t feel like they’re part of my cultural identity.

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      15 days ago

      I mean, they’re sunglasses. Probably way overpriced for what they are. But they’re something to keep the sun out of your eyes when you’re out fishing or working outside or whatever. What would be the alternative to that kind of “sport” style, or aviators?

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        Tbf aviators are a classic style that doesn’t fall into the same category IMO, if you dress appropriately for the look (and have the right shaped head for them ofc, there’s not really a one-style-fits-all for sunnies), aviators can look pretty good

        The other main versatile style you see a lot is the wayfarer kind popularised by Ray-Ban

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      I was thinking about getting the Oakleys that are UV and impact protection for my workbench (and if I’m somewhere where I need to worry about something landing in my eye), but I’d probably never wear them for fashion.

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    14 days ago

    I think they’re apeing tacticool police gear. If you have a strong stomach, from Eclipse23:

    How Cop Sunglasses Differ from Regular Sunglasses

    Enhanced Durability and Protection

    Cop sunglasses are not your average shades. These specialized eyewear pieces are engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of law enforcement work. Unlike regular sunglasses, cop sunglasses feature rugged construction, often utilizing materials like polycarbonate or metal for increased durability. This robust design ensures they can endure the physical challenges officers face daily.

    Tactical Advantages

    Cop sunglasses offer more than just protection from the sun. They serve as a tactical tool, providing officers with several advantages in the field. The wraparound design common in cop sunglasses offers enhanced peripheral vision, crucial for maintaining situational awareness. Additionally, these glasses often feature specialized lenses that improve contrast and visibility, allowing officers to identify potential threats more easily.

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    They’re all like video game avatars desperately trying to project who they want to be, hiding behind sunglasses as some kind of macho shield. If they could build images of themselves they’d all be modern tacticool versions of Col. Kilgore.

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    15 days ago

    I just had a thought. I hope that the Puppy Bowl has a halftime show with bunnies this year (I usually watch the Puppy Bowl & Kitten Bowl that day if I watch any non-antenna TV). Bunnies are adorable, and while I wouldn’t want one as a pet (too many things can go wrong, too quickly), I would love to see them playing and having treats while being good bunnies.

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    13 days ago

    Have you ever seen a group of more insecure looking people? They’re all one incorrect Wendy’s order away from a full-on performative nervous breakdown

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    14 days ago

    These are the people next door who have parties every weekend that end with a drunk couple having a loud argument in the backyard about their shit relationship and the hostess gets bitchy because they woke the kids up.

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    15 days ago

    Oh. The totally casual, “I’m just casually driving” picture. Why do they almost always wear prison-pussy facial hair?

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    You’re boycotting the Super Bowl Half-Time Show cause of Bad Bunny. I am boycotting the Super Bowl Half-Time Show cause the NFL is shitty organization. We’re not the same.

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    15 days ago

    That’s the guy who made Neverita, right?

    I love that song!

    I play it all the time when I’m cooking with the boys.

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    14 days ago

    They like wearing shades all the time so they can creepy stare at women who would never speak to them without getting called out.