I am 40,and embarrassed my 15 yr. old daughter yesterday by saying "look at those cute thongs" next to a display of flip flops at a store. Lol!
2006-07-18 04:35:08 · 12 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I'm 55 and I remember when cropped pants were called clam diggers & gauchos were called culottes, too!
2006-07-18 04:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I've heard flip flops called "thongs" recently. And I'm 17. So don't feel bad. And I can see why they are called that- I mean come one they are shaped just like and have about as much material as a thong. LOL!!!
2006-07-18 11:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by amber p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i remember when they were called thongs and i am 44. I think the problem is now a thong is something else.
2006-07-18 11:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I have to mind my choice of words, too!
I'm 38
We call these thongs back when having your underwear caught in places was considered a BAD thing, not a fashion statement.
I guess now that thongs (the underwear) are such a popular hit kids don't get to use jokes like "Are ya going to a movie?? I see you're picking your seat!" or "I see you wore your Indian underwear today ... they keep creeping up on you!"
2006-07-18 11:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by mcdane01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I remember.I'm 40 also,my kids look at me like I'm nuts. My daughter says thongs are underwear.
2006-07-18 11:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Neicee65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom is 51 and still calls them thongs. I have to correct her so she doesn't sound stupid in public. I'm 25 and remember calling them thongs when I was little.
2006-07-18 11:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by smalltownangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the good old days i am 45 i remember them being called thongs, also i remember the word "swipe" meant to steal something not to run a plastic card through a machine
2006-07-18 12:04:41 · answer #7 · answered by dmtj99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 26 and I remember calling them thongs. I also remember jelly shoes!
2006-07-18 12:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people need to stop calling them thongs unless they want people laughing at them. i was about 4 or 5 when the name started to change. so like ten years ago.
2006-07-18 11:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzy_keno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I remember that well. Time can sure change the meaning of words, can't it?
Let's just say 'over 50'. lol.
2006-07-18 11:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're still called thongs
2006-07-18 13:01:45 · answer #11 · answered by nxtstpdreamin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋