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Post by pealikecrazy on Jun 30, 2016 17:22:16 GMT
So this is a flip flop...correct?  What about this...? Is this a flip-flop?  We have a co-worker who thinks her blingy flip-flops are NOT flip-flops. What say you? |
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Post by mellowyellow on Jun 30, 2016 17:23:00 GMT
Yep....I think both flip flops.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 30, 2016 17:26:14 GMT
Both are flip flops. One is just a fancy flip flop.
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Post by buckeyegirl on Jun 30, 2016 17:26:19 GMT
That is one butt ugly flip flop!
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 30, 2016 17:27:14 GMT
Yes. They are both flip-flops. My general definition is that anything that goes 'flip' flap' 'flip' 'flop' when you walk, no matter how pretty, how blingy, if they are all rubber, if they are mostly cloth or leather or thick or thin soled-they are all flip flops. I have about 30 pairs-from those that are only worn on the beach to those that are way dressier to be worn with skirts and dresses.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 17:27:51 GMT
That is one butt ugly flip flop! LOL - don't visit Texas. Seriously. Because that's all you'll see. Only with more bling. |
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Post by pealikecrazy on Jun 30, 2016 17:28:25 GMT
That is one butt ugly flip flop! lolololol!!! I was just doing a search on Google images and grabbed that one. I don't know why I didn't get something cuter!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 17:28:53 GMT
Both are flip flops. One is just a fancy flip flop.  |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 30, 2016 17:32:16 GMT
Yes they are both flip flops.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 30, 2016 17:33:47 GMT
I can see where the second one might be called a sandal or a wedge.
Just like I don't call my Birkenstocks flip flops, I would not call those flip flops either.
To me a flip flop has plastic or maybe leather strap, and has a thin rubber sole.
I think the noise as another poster said, is the key.
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Post by Monica* on Jun 30, 2016 17:33:47 GMT
We used to call those thongs growing up. That word isn't used much these days, maybe because of the reference to underwear. My dad had a pair of "zories".
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Post by happiest.raincloud on Jun 30, 2016 17:34:12 GMT
Definitely they are both flip-flops.
Websters defines them as this : a light sandal, typically of plastic or rubber, with a thong between the big and second toe.
We had this conversation in my office last week. No flip-flops at work. We defined them as any sandal with the y-shaped straps that secure to the shoe between the toes, and no other straps. Even if they are leather.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 30, 2016 17:36:12 GMT
Yes, both are flip flops. And can I just say, neither is appropriate for where I work. There's one woman I work with who wears flip flops all the time, even in the winter, in Michigan, no less.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jun 30, 2016 17:36:13 GMT
We used to call those thongs growing up. That word isn't used much these days, maybe because of the reference to underwear. My dad had a pair of "zories". Me too. Now thongs are butt floss. |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jun 30, 2016 17:37:52 GMT
Yep, both are flip flops.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 30, 2016 17:39:05 GMT
Yes. They are both flip-flops. My general definition is that anything that goes 'flip' flap' 'flip' 'flop' when you walk, no matter how pretty, how blingy, if they are all rubber, if they are mostly cloth or leather or thick or thin soled-they are all flip flops. I have about 30 pairs-from those that are only worn on the beach to those that are way dressier to be worn with skirts and dresses. Yep and so annoying when people wear them to the office and insist they are not flip flops |
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Post by myshelly on Jun 30, 2016 17:39:13 GMT
Both are flip flops.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jun 30, 2016 17:41:58 GMT
Both are flip flops. And ugly!!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 30, 2016 17:43:54 GMT
as everyone already said, yeah, they're flip flops. To me, it's the annoying thing between the toes that makes them flip flops... if they had a strap around the heel, would that make them into 'sandals' perhaps?? flip flops are pretty much ubiquitous around here, too... I have a few coworkers who wear them, like, ALL the time unless it's the middle of winter and it's cold and raining. One woman hates having to wear 'real' shoes, lol! I used to hate wearing them because they're uncomfortable, but I've gotten used to it since I've lived in AZ. (only more understated ones, though-- never that much bling!  ) |
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Post by hop2 on Jun 30, 2016 17:45:19 GMT
Both flip flops
If it's an open shoe with no back and goes between your toes it's a flip flop
Only other thing I've heard one called is a pair of thongs and I hate that! ( and both would be 'things' in that case )
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Post by STBC on Jun 30, 2016 18:09:02 GMT
We used to call those thongs growing up. That word isn't used much these days, maybe because of the reference to underwear. Same here. |
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Post by anniefb on Jun 30, 2016 18:10:03 GMT
Yep, they're both flip flops and definitely unsuitable for my workplace.
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Post by craftedbys on Jun 30, 2016 18:10:33 GMT
I have a question though. I have a pair of wedge heeled slides and a pair of black high heeled slides and when I walk in them they make the slap slap floppy sound that flip flops do. So can we say that there are exceptions to the flap-slap wound rule? ;-)
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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 30, 2016 18:12:37 GMT
They are both flip flops. I worked somewhere once where flip flops were prohibited unless they were "cute". That is actually how it was written in the dress code. You can imagine the can of worms that opened.
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Post by smartypants71 on Jun 30, 2016 18:13:39 GMT
The second pair - definitely flip flops. And hideous.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 30, 2016 18:15:55 GMT
Had a principal who tried that logic on admin. They ruled it a flip flop and inappropriate for work.
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 30, 2016 18:21:41 GMT
Definitely both flip flops. We had some gals at the range the other day with flip flops and sandals and low cut blouses (suitable for brass down the boobies, LOL).
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 30, 2016 18:31:45 GMT
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jun 30, 2016 18:33:49 GMT
Another vote for both flip flops.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Jun 30, 2016 18:36:01 GMT
I say both are flip flops.
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