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Sign up here if you HATE Crocs and the Croc Lookalikes....

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 13:22

As it says really - just trying to see how many people dislike them, as they are so popular.

Not sure what I dont like about them, but they just look odd ....

Do not even bother to discuss on here why you like them - go and start your own counter-thread!!!!!!!!!

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 20:10

Keep them coming - so much to say about a very sad shoe type - does anyone know where they came from, or is someone having a laugh at us Brits??!!

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Tortington · 07/08/2008 20:10

seriously fucking fowl

Jewelsandgems · 07/08/2008 20:44

Ugly, totally void of style.

betterhalf · 07/08/2008 20:45

Vile things

megcleary · 07/08/2008 20:46

I absolutely hate them and they came from hell!!

derelicte · 07/08/2008 20:47

They are ugly and I judge all wearers harshly. Yes, even the little children.

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 21:57

You see I think little children can be forgiven as their parents make them wear them!!

Which is the most vile colour you have seen?

I did see a lady cross the road in front of my car in a denim jacket and cropped denim trousers and finished off with a pair of lurid pink crocs - they just stook out - I watched them walk down the road - the woman was almost invisible!! And that was with the tango tan and PJ wearing in the day thatgoes on around here (Scouseland)

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MrsMattie · 07/08/2008 21:59

OK on kids (have even bought my son some - so practical) but vile on adults. I know a couple who both wear crocs. I scoffed inwardly when i saw her in them. But when I saw him in them I nearly died laughing. bright green crocs on a 40 yr old man. My God.

Orinoco · 07/08/2008 22:00

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squeaver · 07/08/2008 22:02

HATE them.

Was looking for Croc alternatives for dd's holidays on here a while ago and got a few "what could possibly be wrong with crocs?" responses. I bowed out quickly.

This was after a mum at school asked me "don't you do crocs?" in a somewhat snooty manner.

squeaver · 07/08/2008 22:05

my eyes my eyes!!

Can't take credit for this btw, think it was cod who posted it first

MrsTicklemouse · 07/08/2008 22:07

yuck, crocalikes even yucker

DisplacementActivity · 07/08/2008 22:07

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 22:07

OMG I was about to post the same clip - the Dad looks like he really loves his two tone crocs

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hester · 07/08/2008 22:08

With a passion. dp suggested a pair to dd (2.10) and she said "No I hate them". That's my girl.

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 22:11

decorate your feet - why

Why call them jibbitz as well - sounds a bit like giblets from a chicken!!

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DisplacementActivity · 07/08/2008 22:13

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differentID · 07/08/2008 22:15

they are the most hideous creations known to man imvho. They make the smallest and neatest feet look like plastic coated dolphins.

surreylady · 07/08/2008 22:19

not passing our door ever and interestingly NEVER has anyone visit with them - not that we would let them in of course....

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 22:23

Jelly bags - I had one when I was younger and I thought I was the bees knees!! Mine was like this but yellow IIRC

a bag

But would you have to coordinate you bag and shoes - or go for a clash??

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Word · 07/08/2008 22:24

Don't forget to get one of these too

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andyrobo237 · 07/08/2008 22:33

O M G

Now we just need to find the accessories - necklace, bangles etc!!

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Heifer · 07/08/2008 22:47

naffola..

Hate hate hate them. DD seems to want a pair, and DH said I was being mean not letting her have a pair..

I am sure that she would look lovely in hers but it just seems like a slipperly slope and I might find that they are actually a very sensible option and I may decide to forgo my taste in shoes for practicability and that worries me! so none for DD...

I am pleased to say that I don't actually go out and about with ANYONE that owns a pair so have never had to deal with the embarrasement factor...

BUT, I know that Luluamama owns a pair so am really hoping that she won't be wearing them at the Christmas Manc Meetup...

DisplacementActivity · 07/08/2008 22:48

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PixelHerder · 07/08/2008 23:06

Belgianbun - my DD pissed in her Crocs twice today

Hmm - might be worth hanging on to mine for when my bladder control's not so good too. Oh yes - another Croc plus point... there's just no end to their practicality is there.