I remember calling Flip-Flops “thongs”
in the US
in the 50’s. When did they become an Australian discovered item?
Susan
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dawn Carrie Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008
2:49 PM To: Jay Randle Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Fur- lined
Thongs
ROFLMAO!!! Jay, I was hoping you'd chime in and let us know just
exactly what a "thong" is (to an Aussie!), but never dreamed you'd do
it with such style! You really had me going for a while there!!!
So what is wrong with fur-lined thongs? Everyone knows that thongs are
the most comfortable gear to get around in, and adjustments/improvements to
their design abound on a regular basis. Wouldn't you rather have a thong
that is warm and cozy than the standard type? I mean, the standard
thong leaves a lot to be desired! Barely there, not much protection, slippage
issues, get sloppy at times, and even break at the most inopportune moments.
The addition of fur to the basic design allows for a great level of comfort and
warmth and padding when in use. Our winter weather is not as extreme as
it can be in parts of the USA,
and as we are an outdoors fun-loving nation as a whole, the idea of giving up
thongs just because the weather turns bad is abhorrent to us. Thongs are
a part of our culture! You know, get out of bed in the morning, slip on a
singlet top, slop on some sunscreen, slap on the thongs, and you're ready to
face the day!
So when winter rocks around and the weather turns nasty, it's still quite usual
to see persons of both sexes getting around in thongs. I believe that the
fur-lined thongs became more popular once the Ug Boot was adopted by US
Celebrities and we couldn't stand to see another great Aussie Icon
abused! Because, of course, thongs are a form of footwear.... but you
knew that, didn't you? What do you call them? Jandals, flip-flops,
Japanese Riding Boots, etc.
You can read more about thongs here (take out the spaces):
www. souvenirsaustralia . com / webcontent26 . htm
