Thursday: TNG "Party Etiquette" Party
Event Details: Thursday: TNG "Party Etiquette" Party - :
Robert posted last week about the (mis)behavior he’s noted at gay house parties. We thought we’d give you the opportunity to show us your party etiquette at the next TNG party this Thursday at Solly’s. Come out and meet some new boys and girls while illustrating how you go out. Show us what you find to be acceptable party behavior, dress and social skills, whether you agree with Robert’s sarcastic opinions or not.
As always, we will supply a queer-friendly space where men and women and their straight friends can relax and enjoy good music.
Full details below the fold.
What: TNG “Party Etiquette” Party
Where: Solly’s, 1942 11th St NW
When: Thursday, May 22. 8 PM to midnight.
And despite the graphic chosen to grace this message, no one will be turned away for wearing flip flops. However, neither TNG nor Solly’s will claim any responsibility for broken toes or other foot injuries.
Note about the venue: We are well aware of the overcrowding at the last party. We have searched high and low looking for a new venue but we haven’t been able to find one yet. Have an idea, please let us know. We’ll try to get some extra bar staff on hand to reduce the wait times at the bar. But we are committed to throwing monthly parties, small venues be damned.
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You should tell people to arrive in tiers. Like people with first names a-f should arrive at the beginning, f-r in the middle and r-z arrive at the end. Then everyone can get in easily.
I don’t understand people’s disdain for flip flops. I mean, if people have fucked up feet and are in desperate need of a pedicure, or if they were heinous flip flops that are really chintzy, I can understand. But if guys take care of their feet and wear cute flip flops, what’s the big deal? When DC is hot as hell in the summertime, who wants to walk around sweating in their shoes anyway? So perhaps it’s not the most fashionable statement – then again, this is DC.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
believe me, a flip-flop’s acceptability is not a function of how “cute” or not “cute” the flip-flop in question may be. the very idea that any one flip-flop is measurably more or less “cute” than another boggles my mind. all flip-flops are “chintzy” and if you’re paying more than five dollars (and i suspect you are) i respectfully declare you a sucker sir.
Here, here, Anonymous!
I am an ardent supporter of flip flops, and will wear them anywhere. Not once has this resulted in an injury, and since my flip flops are quite cute, they have earned me more kudos than disdain.
And to be honest, in a city that dresses so poorly overall, we have far more important things to worry about than flip flops.
And where are people getting “chintzy” flip flops? I don’t spend under $50 on shoes. Ever.
Ok, here is the thing: there is nothing wrong with actual sandals. Sandals have a sturdy sole and a heel strap so that they stay on your feet. They are more open than shoes, and that makes them an ideal alternative to shoes in hot weather. Flip-flops are meant as a quick foot covering for times when you would otherwise be barefoot, such as walking across hot sand at a beach, protecting yourself from the creepy floor of a public shower, &c. They are meant to be cheap and disposable. Wearing them in the city instead of sandals or shoes is like wearing briefs instead of trousers or shorts–you’re (barely) covered, but not really dressed.
PS: This is not meant as an endorsement of Tevas, although I’m sure those do have a purpose, such as…hiking in a warm climate maybe? I’m not very outdoorsy.
I’ve seen some gnarly flip-flop-related foot injuries at shows, and I’ve seen more than a few mangled flip flops on Metro tracks and platforms and sidewalks around the city, but in general, I’m inclined to say that wearing flip flips should be a “use your own best judgment” kind of thing.
I don’t wear flip flops because they don’t provide any arch support (yeah, I’m geriatric like that), but that’s neither here nor there…
Flip flops, like most things in life really comes down to a question of appropriateness. I wear flip flops.
I wear them when I strip naked to take a shower in the bike garage, and don’t want to be walking around barefoot on cold wet cement.
I wear flip flops at the beach, so that I can walk across the hot sand without pain.
I don’t wear flip flops to the bar or to a party. I might wear flip flops when having friends over in the summer, if it’s a very casual thing, were everyone is taking off their shoes anyway to settle in.
But I also don’t condemn people for wearing them, even if it’s not the best occasion to do so.
They are just flip flops.
“can relax and enjoy “good music”. ehhhhh and watch espn?
Why does everyone try to be the head of the fashion police? You younguns!!!! A party should be about the guests, not about what they are wearing! I was recently told that I would be uncomfortable at a party because I didnt have a sport jacket! Dang uppity queens!
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