Make. It. Stop.

Hey 212ch: The Japanese DID bomb pearl harbor. That is why the Belushi's line from ANIMAL HOUSE is hilarious...displaying his low intelligence but still being effective in motivating his fellow idiots to action. Douche.

Umm...212CH. The Japanese did bomb pearl harbor. That is why it was a funny line in the movie Animal House starring Belushi, showing that his character was not too bright but on a roll none the less. Douche.

Really hilarious!I never realised until now that crocs were so popular in the States!This fad never caught up in Greece.We still prefer our flip flops during the summertime or iside the house.

umm... tha japanese bombed pearl harbor. not the german

You should be concerned with more serious matters. Example: 4200 young American deaths related to IRAQ,
economy in bad shape, leaders who are dangerously incompetents ...........

I'm blissfully unaware of this, never heard of them until this article. Then again I'm not the typical TV-watching, mall-visiting American trend-lemming. And I only read Newsweek when I'm stuck in a waiting room for 3 hours.

Reading this week's print edition of Newsweek,I stopped to read what it is supposedly one of the best-read online stories of the year. Seriously??? Well, I'm certainly glad that I bothered. As a result, I'd wager that I'm not the only reader rushing to buy more Crocs. Just out of curiosity, has the company thanked you folks for the publicity yet?

I live and work ina northern state. I cannot believe the people that wear crocs in the snow at 15 degrees! Then they walk in a building and slip and fall from the moisture on the bottom of their plastic shoes. Get abrain, people. Crocs are not all-weather gear!!!!

How sad that you chose to waste your time writing this pathetic article. You point out that nearly every American has a pair, are clearly aware that your audience is at least in part comprised of Americans, then accuse them of "stuffing their Croc faces with ice cream and Doritos and giant sodas." And when you say "the rest of us have to watch," who is "us"? It doesn't make sense, if all of "us" own Crocs. It seems that you don't just have a problem with Crocs, but with all of the stereotypical "American" activities that Europeans have invented about us. Just because a few people live up to these stereotypes doesn't mean that everyone wears knee socks with shorts (& Crocs) and walks around eating fruit roll-ups.

There are so many really important issues to write about today. Please do something more useful with your time. BUT, if you have to go on another fashion rant, please address those DISGUSTING UGG boots that people wear with sweatpants, shorts, and every other article of clothing imaginable. I even see them worn in the summer. Talk about bacteria--yuck!

I have a joint condition that, among other things, has done serious damage to my ankles. Until I got my Crocs, my ankles hurt... well, nearly all the time. Now, they only hurt if I do a lot of walking.

If Crocs drop off the market, I'll be stocking up. They've been a miracle for me. Yes, they're ugly... but I'm willing to pay a price in style to get a less painful life.

I think people who take crocs seriously are hilarious. Really? A pair of shoes with holes on the top? How can that end well.
GraceMH83

First of all I would like to point out that the game you play with your son is slightly ironic. This is because if another father and son were sitting around, playing the same game and counting dweebs, you would definitely qualify. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Second of all, I agree that Crocs are ridiculously ugly. You yourself say that you have no fashion sense yet even you recognize that these are hideous. However, that statement is simply mean and cold hearted. It's the kind of thing you say to your younger sibling when you are attempting to hurt them. Example: " I know I don't know anything about soccer but even I can tell there is a good reason you didn't make the team". But your statement does NOT prove that you are better qualified to judge the fashion choices of countless Americans.
Finally, the people who think Crocs are going away any time soon are probably also the same people who are satisfied with America right now: the uber-optimistic Canadians you wrote about in "Nothing but a Flesh Wound". And, to all of the tasteless people who wear Dockers: while they too are an eye sore, we have yet to eliminate them from the wardrobes of America's fashion authorities so I wouldn't hold out hope that Crocs will disappear anytime soon.

Dear Mr. Tuttle,

Your article was hilarious! I read your second article first, about the ranting readers and had to go online to search for the original. I have been reading all kinds of short essays in preparation for the GRE's and have to say, "What a Croc of Shoes" has made me laugh the hardest. Prior to studying for this exam, I was not extremely interested in literature. But your article inspired me to read on. It's a great example of what good writing should be: engaging, thought provoking, informative and, when it can, entertaining. Thank you! To the reader who said you weren't doing your job, your doing it perfectly!

I read your follow up artice and just HAD to find the first one. I think it's hilarious. As a person who also has a disdain for crocs, we have to make a stand against asthetically displeasing footwear. Even Ugg boots are better. Atleast they're not neon...yet.

Wow. I'm glad I'm not the only person on this planet with such a wonderful, offbeat sense of humor. I LOVED your article and now will remember to always read your stuff. You should think about doing tv or something that gives you a wider audience because you are a gifted humor writer. Great work.

I also read your follow up article and immediately searched online for your original. I was laughing out loud to so many parts that my roommate came in to see what was so funny. I'm glad you're teaching your son early. I have a strong passion against all hideous shoe fads that are popular around my school's campus. Please also refer to Wallabee shoes and Ugg boots. Ugh is right. I look forward to reading more by you.

I had to read your follow up for a school assignment. I loved it so much, that I had to read the original... *applauds*

I loved your article. I laughed until I cried. On the cover of Creative Loafing is a headline that reads "Don't wear Crocs" and other fall fashion tips. Seems on the money to may. Save the crocs for gardening as intended. Thanks for your witty insight.

Did not mean to post twice sorry!!