I know it's a weird question heres the story behind it. My dad was walking around the house looking for his shoes while shouting where are my thongs? Of course i can't resist teasing him about it. My dad and I have a relationship with a lot of teasing. so i say don't thongs give you wedgies?...
So now i am wondering if a lot of people call flip flops thongs...
2007-04-15 14:55:08 · 40 answers · asked by kl 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Always called them thongs growing up in TX- perhaps it is a regional term, like pop, soda, etc.
2007-04-15 14:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Pop rocks and coke 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's largely generational.
In the US, at any rate, "flip flops" were called "thongs" long before the underwear came into the picture.
I probably say "flip flops" more often than I say "thongs" now, when referring to the footwear. But 1) it took me a long time to get to that point and 2) I might be saying "flip flops" but I'm *thinking* "thongs".
The definition of "thong" is a strip of material, usually leather, used to secure or fasten something. Hence the use of the word "thong" to describe the footwear. And, later, the underwear.
2007-04-15 15:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by ljb 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Interesting how "generational changes" include changes in the meanings of words.
"Thongs used to be (and still can be) a shoe with "thongs" of leather or rubber.
when worn they "Flip" and "flop". So either os correct.
Now the BIg problem comes in when "Thongs" meaning single string underwear are forced onto a large body, and thus become "Flip Flops"..
2007-04-15 15:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by jojomac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be fairly young. Before thongs, the under ware, became so mainstream, flip flops were called thongs.
2007-04-15 14:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by thatoneguy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i was wondering why so many people call thongs flip flops. Give me a call when you know for sure.
2007-04-15 14:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in Australia and we never call them flip flops - they are ALWAYS thongs.
So how many people do you know that call thongs flip flops? =D
2007-04-15 14:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by Lineya 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually dont know anyone personal that calls flip flops, thongs. But I have seen them labeled that in stores and catalogs. Honestly if I heard anyone say where is my thongs, I would have to crack a joke too!!
2007-04-15 15:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Australian people do and I just love the way they talk!!! I always wanted to go to Australia.. I guess if you live anywhere else in the world that would sound weird.. that would be kinda embarassing if someone caught you and your dad talking about thongs.. haha..!
2007-04-15 15:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by *DIVA* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have always called flip flops thongs. i think in the world of clothing any narrow stap that goes between two body parts is designated "thong".
2007-04-15 15:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by alida 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is older white people that refer to them as thongs. Everyone else I have heard refers to them as flip flops or flops.
2007-04-16 09:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by RexD 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋