One of the fashion phenomena that continues to baffle me is the idea that walking around with the waist of your pants at your knees is somehow appealing. Seriously? That is to be considered fashionable? I fail to see the appeal in having to either widen my gait in an attempt to always have my legs far enough apart so as to not lose my trousers or having to physically hold my britches up with one hand as I walk down the street.

Researchers have concluded that saggin’ originates from the prison system. Inmates were not allowed to have belts due to the possibility of them being used for suicide or violence. Thus, their pants sagged; and of all the people for the youth of our nation to model themselves after, inmates are obviously the most appropriate choice. In today’s society, children (and in some cases adults) look up to and impersonate people who have broken the law vice those who either embrace or enforce it. The fact that the Hip Hop culture has embraced saggin’ like it has, lends more credence to the claim that saggin’ is an acceptable practice.

I guess I just don’t understand the kids of today. There are many things that irritate me about the youth of the nation. From wardrobe to work ethic, attitudes to actions, our country is in trouble. The people walking around with the underwear displayed as a part of their outfit are the leaders of tomorrow. Those who cannot grasp the concept that the waist of your pants is supposed to be at your waist are the same people who are going to be making and enforcing the laws governing the safety and conduct of the future populace. Am I the only one who sees this as an issue? Do you not care about the future of our great nation? Perhaps it is a leap, sagging pants to the downfall of a nation, but it is a leap that is not out of the realm of possibility. Am I wrong?

A message to those who “sag”: Pull up your pants, you look like an idiot!

To the parents who let their children sport this style: Do you not realize that your child’s inability to properly wear their pants makes you look like a failure of a parent? Do you care?

If you disagree and can offer an intelligent argument for the wear of this ridiculous fashion, leave a comment below. Tell me how I’m wrong. If you agree, tell everyone. Email the link to a friend.

Saggin': Fashion or Faux Pas? is a post from: thekruser.com