FUN WITH THE FASHION ILLITERATE 8

SHADES

Read the following sentence slowly… you know, for dramatic effect.

Sunglasses were created to shield your eyes from the sun.

That whole fashion thing is optional. Okay fine, it’s also a nice bonus to conceal the “windows to the soul” or to clandestinely scrutinize a bikini. These are legitimate objectives. And, I’m not advocating wearing your grandmother’s enormous pair of ‘fit over’ sunglasses.

Certainly, there’s no crime in looking good. And like many things, shades have evolved from functional to fashion staple. But, when did people start thinking it was appropriate to wear shades at night and/or indoors? I have to blame Hollywood. James Dean, Paris Hilton, Jack Nicholson all have signature shades. (By the way, why the hell did Max Headroom wear shades?) In L.A. you can’t find a friggin mannequin without shades. Hell, 3 year olds and Chihuahuas wear sunglasses in So Cal. But here’s the thing – you indoor/nighttime sunglass folks look like idiots. I completely condone pointing and laughing when you encounter these douchebags.

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