Every generation has unique challenges. Some fight important wars. Some lead needed social change. Others discover ways to save the planet.<\/p>\n
I have a different idea for how I can help my generation stand out in history. We have a very important task at hand, and this summer can begin our quest.<\/p>\n
We need to make sure men realize that you just can’t wear socks with sandals.<\/p>\n
I came to this realization when we went to a friend’s house for a cookout recently. They have a yearly gathering that draws a very interesting crowd of people.<\/p>\n
Her parents and their friends come and join the fun. I have no problem with that because I really enjoy their company.<\/p>\n
But some of them wore socks and sandals. We didn’t say anything to them, but we shared a private chuckle. I don’t want to be mean. That look just never seems right.<\/p>\n
Lucky for me, one of our friends promised that she would always be there for me to make sure I didn’t make that mistake.<\/p>\n
We had much more to tackle that day. I really wanted to have a talk with the young woman who showed up to the cookout in a dress and high heels.<\/p>\n
Again, I don’t want to be mean, but either she didn’t get the concept of a cookout or she should have decked the guy who brought her.<\/p>\n
I have to give her credit, She stuck it out for a long time without falling down on the sloped back yard or getting soaked by the kids running around with squirt guns.<\/p>\n
I wouldn’t have felt that had if either had happened. The hosts were roasting a pig. You don’t dress up for anything where they roast the whole animal. That’s a pretty simple rule.<\/p>\n
I guess what I’m saying is that my concept of a relaxing summer day has a lot of rules.
\nHow can I enjoy my beer and pulled pork if I see people walking around without the proper footwear? I have already accepted that I won’t be able to convince guys that “mandals” are a bad look so I have to focus on what I can accomplish.<\/p>\n
I don’t think we can convince some of the older generation – or the Germans – that socks and sandals don’t mix. That means we have to start a serious education campaign now.<\/p>\n
We have two more months left in summer. I think everyone will go to several more cookouts along the way. We can get this done together.<\/p>\n
All you have to do is sit down any guy under 50 wearing socks with sandals or any woman who dressed more for a night on the town than a day by the pool. Talk some sense into them. Let them know a pair of flip-flops will make everything alright.<\/p>\n
They’ll write books about this, the great Relaxation Revolution of Ought Eight. We’ll all be famous.<\/p>\n
Then we can turn our attention toward Crocs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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