How Well Do Your Flips Flop?

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Flip Flops aren't just for beaches anymore...

Classic flip flops from my childhood days... when they were called 'thongs'. Say, did you ever realize that those minimalist (albeit, highly fashionable) sandals "with the thin piece that fits between your two toes" are no longer called: "Thongs"?

Listen to Bud Light's Real Men of Genius "Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer":
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Just when was it that "Flip Flops" became the trendy new catch-phrase for this form of footwear?

I guess around the time that the undergarment "with the thin piece that fits between your two..." (um, you guessed it) debuted.


For the record, I owned "Thongs" way before they were cool (...and fit between your cheeks)!

Check it out... it looks like today's Thongs might be on the way out, too.


Now Back To Flip Flops...
Inspired by this (Keep clicking!... it's a completely ingenious 12-part photo montage highlighting the many virtues of the common Flip Flop and its role in politics. Trust me, every single page is a classic piece of work!), I have come to grips with the fact that this IS, in fact, The Year of the Flip Flop.

And it's high time I hop on the Flip Flop Bandwagon... in my own way, of course.

Multi-colored flip flops on the sales rack at Target... Flip-flops in colors of lime green, lavender purple, bright yellow, sea blue, and cherry red. Not pictured: bright orange, white, and black. Actually, I can't believe that I haven't jumped (feet-first) into this whole Flip Flop craze yet. There are just so many cool and unique Flip Flops around every corner ...We're talkin' colors and styles to match every conceivable outfit!

And with Flip Flops in all these basic colors available at Target alone, I certainly could've taken my watch/scrunchie assimilation a step farther by color-coordinating them with my Flip Flops too!

Reef flip flops that feature a built-in bottle opener!Not to mention the fact that there's such a fine collection of practical Flip-Flop gear too, like...


Colorful Flip Flop wall art with hanger.Want more?...

Check out Flip Flops Part II to see some of the most unique styles of Flip Flops available on the market today... plus other fun Flip Flop memorabilia!



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5 Comments

Carol Leita said:

Are there any other flip flops with the tiddie type sole but different tops? I need the softness but would rather have a different look on top.

Please e-mail your answer to my e-mail (carolleita@yahoo.com)as well as use it for info as needed.

Christine Daneau said:

I want to know how I can get "Mr. tiney thong bikini wearer" as a ringtone can you help me

Cheryl Nedeau said:

Yada, yada yada

bob said:

mr.pro putter outer, the funniest yet I all most had an accident I laughed so hard

Suzie said:

I HATE the flip flop as a regular shoe! To me it will always be a beach, shower or tooling around the house shoe - not something to wear every day. Probably a sign of my age or something! :)

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Photos

  • My friend's sore foot. Photo by Lynnette.
  • Foot xrays. Photo by kilokilo.
  • Pretty foot in flip flops sandals. Photo by zeafonzo.
  • A traditional foot razor for shaving calluses on your feet.
  • A barefoot Brooke White with Graham Nash on American Idol.
  • Foot care for diabetics.
  • A patient's foot prior to bunion surgery. Photo by Dr. Henri Lelievre.
  • Shoe shopping
  • Foot reflexology chart by Matthew Scott. Click for complete chart and details about each pressure point.
  • Example of using foot acupressure for physical therapy. Photo by Luis Solis.
  • The Nike iPod kit.

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