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That_little_attention_whore
01/15/09

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Huh. I was pretty certain that trend was dead circa at least three years ago.

I went to Germany for the World Cup, and I knew that the look was in its death throes when I saw packs of 14 year old German boys sporting popped collars like a bunch of Duke frat boys. Then I pretty much assumed it was over back in the US of A.

Look - it doesn't look cool on Bastian Schweinsteiger, it doesn't look cool on you, it doesn't look good on anyone, OK?
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boxspelunker
01/15/09

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My friend and I constructed the ultimate in douchebaggery.

1. Baseball cap - worn on the crown of the head with the bill straight up in the air. "Distressed" caps only.

2. Pomade - baby spikes in the hair, under cap.

3. Polo shirt - collar popped.

4. Puka shell necklace.

5. Sweatshorts - also "distressed" or "faded".

6. Thong sandals that are also "distressed".

7. Axe bodyspray.

8. Entitled attitude, lack of knowledge about things other than self.

Perfecto!
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AuntieEm (robots from the year 2000 > zombies)
01/15/09

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my mom pops the collar on all button down shirts, all the time, it works for her
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AuntieEm (robots from the year 2000 > zombies)
01/15/09

@AuntieEm - check out cafepress.com/121608: on Christmas she rocked a button down white shirt with the collar up, a black pinstripe vest and a few really long strands of pearls.
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hellosunshine
01/15/09

@AuntieEm - check out cafepress.com/121608: This is the only reason I pop my collar (and only sometimes). The chicest woman I know sports them without looking assy, and I pretty much want to be her when I grow up!
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hatepaperdoll
01/15/09

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Penny_Esq
01/15/09

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Next week: Nantucket Red - Convincing the Proletariat Your Trousers are Not Pink.
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brendastarlet is on it
01/15/09

@Penny_Esq: followed by: Bermuda Bags -- so many covers, so little time!
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PrettyB is like Whoa
01/15/09

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That guy in the illustration reminds me of Mark! From the Pulitzer-prize winning musical Rent!

And consequently Neil Patrick Harris. Not that I think he'd ever pop is collar because he's not an ass.
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rocknrollunicorn
01/15/09

@PrettyBitch: That was a pretty funny sketch Saturday :)
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aubonpam
01/15/09

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Will they also tell me how to roll my Victoria's Secret PINK sweatpants to be properly crammed in my Ugg boots, and other collegiate trends from 2005? What about raccoon coats and goldfish swallowing? Do they have any other topical tips?
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I, Zombie Normal
01/15/09

@aubonpam: I can't wait for the article on how to cut my sweatshirt just right to achieve that Flashdance look.
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funnyface
01/15/09

@aubonpam: I just started working at a college. 99.9% of girls I see are dressed as follows: Skinny jeans tucked into Uggs, hoodie from a college other than this one, north face fleece, pashmina scarf, high ponytail, pearl or diamond stud earrings. It's like a time warp.
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aubonpam
01/15/09

@funnyface: I guess the classics are classics for a reason!
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morninggloria
01/15/09

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I already know how to pop my collar, Wall Street Journal. Why don't you teach me something useful, like poplocking?
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AuntieEm (robots from the year 2000 > zombies)
01/15/09

@morninggloria: LMFAO
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funnyface
01/15/09

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Annnnnd now I have that "ever since I can remember I've been poppin' my collar" in my head.
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the once and future estrojen
01/15/09

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[punditkitchen.com]
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Mafalda para Presidente
01/15/09

@estrojen: Jinx!
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the once and future estrojen
01/15/09

@Mafalda para Presidente: Is it a Coke I owe you?

[www.vintagevending.com]

Or how about a vintage Mexican Coke vending cooler? Yeah? You're welcome!

I'm getting one for myself too.
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Mafalda para Presidente
01/15/09

@estrojen: You're awesome, Coca Cola always tastes better from a bottle. (And I know there are bottle in there because it's got the bottle opener right there on the corner.)
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ellaesther
01/15/09

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My son will love this, as he has been popping his collars for some time. It should be noted that he is not yet 9 1/2 and should probably be no one's style guru, but he, at least, will be pleased. Nice to know they're looking out for 9 year olds at the WSJ.
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badmutha
01/15/09

@ellaesther: My 7 yr old does it too, because he says it is "cool." Little boys are so cute!
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ellaesther
01/15/09

@badmutha: Yes they are! And anyone who thinks they're not thinking about what they look like hasn't been listening to them as they mumble to themselves in the morning.

You know what else is cute? Your avatar. I want to be that girl.
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ArmCandy
01/15/09

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Confession: My boyfriend pops the collar on his coat when its really cold outside and he doesn't have a scarf. He would never do it on a shirt, though.

I kind of likey, its much more James Dean than random frat dude.
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Jessi Ramsey
01/15/09

@ArmCandy:

popped collar of a jacket=perfectly acceptable

popped collar of a polo shirt=never acceptable
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tscheese
01/15/09

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You know who else should try studying something for like hours and hours on end until it looks natural?

...Most of the celebrities who deem themselves "actresses."
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Hazel
01/15/09

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i'm sorry, who in their right mind sees the illustration accompanying this advice and thinks "yeah... YEAH! I wanna be like THAT. Thanks, WSJ!"
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R_Claw
01/15/09

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Slow news day there WSJ? Are the confirmation hearings not enough for you? The final days of the Bush Administration not providing enough fodder? The fact that this country is about to swear in its first African American President not giving you anything to write about?

Bummer. Okay, then. Pop that shit douchenozzles! Pop it like its hawt!
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