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Comment: That was a great article...I look forward to more witicisms such as this one! And yes, would you marry me? :) I love your columns!!
-GraceMH83
Comment: Just a quick addition to my post...I really need to proof read before clicking "submit"...my apologies
T. Hainaut
Comment: My sister passed this article on to me...after I had read your first one about dork fammilies and crocs. I have to admit...it was hysterical...and I would proose marriage if several others already hadn't beat me to it. I have a family that lives next to me that wears crocs...ALL of them...and THEY MATCH!! This is way above the typical level of croc idiocy...and I would be embarrassed if I was a member of that family. I do actually own one pair, though...purchased on a whim while at the beach, great to wear in the hot sand. I haven't worn them since...dear Lord, they're PINK...I just can't do it. Keep on preaching...I know I'LL be listening! Thanks for the great articles, for passing your wisdom onto the next generation, and for a smile...
Terri Hainaut
Greensburg, PA
Comment: First off thank you. I laughed as hard at all these comments as i did when i read your article. I'm fourteen and read Newsweek whenever i get it and always look for your articles now they are hilarious. Just in case people think i only look at the genius funny guy i look at other parts too!
-- Your fan Dan
Comment: Crocs are so unworthy of all this ridiculous attention they are getting! They happen to be about the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, and also the most hideous! I own 5 pairs in 5 colors.
Bottom line: I don't give a flying f_ _ _ in a rolling doughnut what you or anyone else thinks of Crocs. They are there, and they are successful and I wish I had thought of them. But when you look around at all the things we dwell on, I would put them down at around #1500 on my list of important stuff. I never read your article but I imagine it had a few mildly amusing comments. Thanks!
Comment: As a fellow croc hater, I view your articles as a public service. Thank you for expressing common sense in a world of "politically correct", clown shoe wearing, flowered sweat plug buying, suburban hippies.
You can add my letter in the pile of "I am absolutely in love with you" responses.
Comment: Steve,
You wrote that "several men wanted to do something to me with a shoe that is anatomically impossible."
Doesn't that really depend on how big the shoe is?
Comment: This was possibly the best follow-up-to-a-rant article ever written. I hope you can continue sacrificing your reputation to give us entertaining insights into human nature. I might kinda wish I was your son, even though I'm someone else's daughter. I'm sure I'd have a healthier view on the importance of fashion. Best of luck.
Comment: I love when grown adults are so self-consious of themselves they get mad at a humorous article about hideous plastic shoes they are wearing. Honestly, the way they all the people getting angry were acting is very much like petty highschool girls. I would know, I'm a sophmore.
Comment: Steve - When reading your first article on the nightmare of Crocs I actually burst out laughing and realized it was probably the first time I had done that reading an article in Newsweek. Then when reading your follow-up article I could only shake my head and say to myself 'only in America' - where we have soooo many more important issues to be discussing and folks are sending you death threats and marriage proposals over an article on footwear?! Thanks for the laughs though - we need it!
Comment: milktealuver must not know many Americans.
Both articles were hilarious and spot on. Keep 'em coming! I'm all for reading your rants!
Comment: I too was going to propose marriage, then read that so many came before me! Getting so heated over footwear? I tell ya, good thing these people dont read my blogs!!
Comment: I am an editorial writer myself and was struck soundly on the funny bone with every word I read. I got a few sideways glances in the waiting room at the doctor's office reading this article and laughing heartily. My favorite parts were the ones I could relate to myself. Those groups of people who love to tell you how wrong you are and proceed to do so in an English/Not-So-English hybrid. I like to refer to those comments as "vindicators."
Comment: I love your articles!! They must be read with a sense of humor though... which sadly, the American population is lacking. =D Your articles definitely made my day!! =D
Comment: I love your articles!! They must be read with a sense of humor though... which sadly the American population now is lacking. =D It definitely made my day!
Comment: Oh for crying out loud. Both articles were hilarious. People need to stop taking things (and themselves) so seriously. Lighten up. It's called a sense of humor. Get one.
Comment: I am the person who responded with the "Obama supporting" regarding the ending of the article stating Yes!We!Can! . This was not about you as an individual supporting Obama, but the use of Obama's media style campaign to turn a new group of -used to be watching sports and chatting on my space- to a new group of people that read and watch the news, because of their newfound interest in politics due to the Obama campaign, and his rockstar face on posters and shirts to promote this frenzy. This new group of readers for Newsweek also happens to be the market demographic, and I have seen Newsweek and other news organizations change to cater to this new group of viewers that advertisers are paying big bucks for. Newsweek is now purely about making money from those advertisers, and an article making fun of something caters to the same groups that would do just that. Making fun of people eases the intimidation these people might get from an actual news magazine, and brings these readers in that the advertisers want. You are lowering the standard of your magazine to attract this marketable crowd. My feedback was clear about this, but good way to spin it. And truly, the reason people were upset, was because you were not just giving your opinion on the shoes, but actually laughing at people in public and encouraging your son to do the same. It is hard to understand why a writer for Newsweek would be so un-enlightened to act in this manner. We become dependent on Newsweek to be one that will give us an actual straight story, then we find a writer perceives the world and people in such a manner. Very disappointing! I think people were frustrated by that, rather than the opinion of a show style. Really over the top and gross, this is why you received so much feedback. Corporate advertising in a consumer society...it's the new oil, the new corruption.
Comment: I know I'm late in reading and posting to this, but I don't get to read Newsweek in a timely manner. Usually in the waiting room of a plasma donation center.
After reading this, I had to go back and read the original essay. To sum it all up... "ROFLMAO". Seriously... I fell out of my chair. Newsweek is getting the bill for my hip replacement. :-)
I could rant on, but I have limited space.
- Dan, WI
Comment: I like how people angrily rebut the assertion that they're dorks by writing vacuous, irrational, and ineffectual diatribes about how wrong it is to hate a pair of kitschy shoes. Irony, for the win!
Comment: Hey! I think your obcession of hating crocs is sooooo funny! My Granddaddy and I save your articles because they are totally hilarious!!! Keep up the good work! But maybe your should switch your ubcession, make it more interesting 4 the peeps back home. Again, thanks for the laughs!
- Abby : < )P
Comment: You are my new HERO!
i actually laugh out loud when i was reading your article.
I found it funny how americans were so outraged by your
previous article. The thought that there is people out
there actually wasting their time getting mad at you
for writing that article and expressing yourself just
made my day. Those people just need to start worrying
about some real issues instead of silly ones like this one.
Keep it up!
HighSchoolSenior
Comment: You are my new HERO!
i actually laughed out loud when i was reading your article.
I found it funny how americans were so outraged by your
previous article. The thought that there is people out
there actually wasting their time getting mad at you
for writing that article and expressing yourself just
made my day. Those people just need to start worrying
about some real issues instead of silly ones like this one.
Keep it up!
HighSchoolSenior
Comment: Thank you, and again, thank you.
I wanted to shove a pipe into my butt every time I see someone wearing them.
To distract the pain...Again, Thank you.
Ag
Comment: Hilarious. I first read the article and laughed, sharing it with my husband who had recently bought a pair of crocs, against my better judgement. I told him he was not allowed to leave the backyard with them on and then joined a group on Facebook called: "I don't care how comfortable they are, you still look like a dumb$%^." The essay couldn't have come at a better time! THEN to see the response, was classic. People in crocs look lame. I think they are OK for kids under 2, just because they can put them on easily by themselves.
I loved the part in the response about Mr. Tuttle being called un-American and him pointing out the fact that they are all made in other countries. Hilarious and please keep it coming: the croc hate and the witty articles, breaking up the election overload.
Comment: I have to admit that when I read the original story, I didn't find it that funny. I thought it was a little out of place in Newsweek and thought mocking other people with your child was not setting the best example.
However, this response is one of the funniest things I've read in a while. I read it over breakfast and nearly blew my cornflakes through my nose.
I think this story and the responses say a lot about human nature. I think the reactions definitely say more about the individuals writing than they do about the author. The same is true for Mr. Tuttle. What he says about others is really a reflection of him.
At any rate, this was very enjoyable. So Thanks.
Comment: I have to admit that when I read the original story, I didn't find it that funny. I thought it was a little out of place in Newsweek and thought mocking other people with your child was not setting the best example.
However, this response is one of the funniest things I've read in a while. I read it over breakfast and nearly blew my cornflakes through my nose.
I think this story and the responses say a lot about human nature. I think the reactions definitely say more about the individuals writing than they do about the author. The same is true for Mr. Tuttle. What he says about others is really a reflection of him.
At any rate, this was very enjoyable. So Thanks.
Comment: ah ha ha ha! i think you're awesome! regardless of my love of crocs! i appreciate good humor and what's the big issue here... while i love crocs... i think that they're ugly and make your feet smell... now they have the ballet flats and the little shoes that look like real shoes, and i love walking on what feels like marshmellows especially when i stand for 5-6 hours at a time.... ppl need to lay off their stupid b.s. when did it become wrong to express your opinion?
Comment: Thank you, thank you, thank you for speaking out against crocs. I have been known to tell wearers to their face that crocs and uggs are the ugliest shoes on earth and they should never be worn, under any circumstances. I laughed so hard I was crying. You made my week.
Comment: I laughed out loud reading this article. I don't remember being as amused by the original crocs article, but I do plan to revisit it. I don't own crocs but have been thinking about trying them out. I'll admit, your original article did give me pause. Thanks for my morning laugh.
Comment: I love this piece and the one preceding it! Thank you for a witty essay that I'm looking forward to sharing with my students. Just another reason why learning how to write properly is essential. Who would want to be on the receiving end of such jabs? Bad enough when your English teacher pulls your writing apart and uses your piece anonymously as the "don't do this example", but to be such an example in a national publication? Oh, the shame!
Comment: Nothing makes me take a brighter outlook on the world than a witty peice of satire, spiked with a couple of long-deserved stabs at the mechanics of online posting. Alright, now that I've dubbed myself the high school loser, I must say- I haven't laughed like this in a long time. Thank you Steve Tuttle, for helping me survive the beginnings of my junior year at high school, and for having either the courage or the indifference to speak out. When newsweek (enjoy it as much as I do) is filled front to back with head-spinning politics, it's very refreshing to have a good peice of satire to relax with. I hope you shall be here to help me survive college, if not, I think I'll go subscribe to Time. haha...
Comment: The response to the responses to the article on crocs was even more hilarious than the original article. I'm surfing the net for more articles. Hey Tuttle -- they better be good!
Comment: Your article was so refreshing. I cannot believe that an article that was so dead on would get such horrible backlash. I have to admit I own a pair of the things but I am an OR nurse and i wear them at work. The shoe was actually meant to be worn in the OR because they can be easily cleaned. The article was great and is currently hanging in the work lounge. Keep up the great work.
Comment: Oh Steve! I read your Article in the Sept. 11 Newsweek, went back and found the Aug. 11 Newsweek to read. I have never laughed so hard! I am right there with you. I have friends, co-workers, and my children's friends who wear them, and I just don't get it. They are the ugliest things ever made. I was at a local beach one day. There was this guy who was quite possibly one of the sexiest men I have ever seen. Tall, dark hair, blue eyes, perfectly built body. WEARING CROCS! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!? Why?!?! The whole picture perfect moment was ruined. I too hate Crocs. Thanks for the article. It was great.
Comment: Oh Steve! I read your Article in the Sept. 11 Newsweek, went back and found the Aug. 11 Newsweek to read. I have never laughed so hard! I am right there with you. I have friends, co-workers, and my children's friends who wear them, and I just don't get it. They are the ugliest things ever made. I was at a local beach one day. There was this guy who was quite possibly one of the sexiest men I have ever seen. Tall, dark hair, blue eyes, perfectly tan chest, very well built. WEARING BRIGHT ORANGE CROCS! Are you kidding me?!?! Why?!?! The whole picture perfect moment was ruined. I too hate Crocs. Thanks for the article. It was great.
Comment: You sir, are a genius! I've yet to read such a stunning piece of literature in all my days. This is an issue that we need to address. I am glad someone in a position to do much good has put his power to work. You are a role model, an inspiration, a pioneer, and you must be a good father. When I have kids, I can see myself teaching him how to spot dorks when we come across them. Thank you
Comment: Reading your article this morning made me laugh in ways I haven't for many many months. (And I don't even have an opinion about Crocs, although that might be changing after all THIS.) The ending anecdote was bittersweet, too, and I was truly moved -- more power to those who can face the darkness and still possess enough inner light to laugh... I wish there were more of us in the world.
Comment: I love love LOVED this column!! I can't believe people got so incensed over freaking shoes - but thank you for putting them in their place. (For the record, I didn't think your column promoted genocide, either.) I would ask you to marry me, but I'm saving myself for Michael Phelps.
Comment: I got up at 5 a.m. and thumbed through the latest Newsweek and "what a croc of shoes" caught my eye. I read it and laughed out loud. Without even reading the prequel to this essay ??? I could relate. I'm an Asst. Principal in a 1500+ HS and see irony all the time. By the way, when I wore my only pair of purple crocs to school it didn't go unnoticed and created quite a clamor!
Comment: Absolutely hilarious! My husband and I were laughing hysterically as we read both of your Croc essays. Can't wait to read more of your work. Thanks again for the laughs!
Comment: Hilarious!!! until it wasn't. I get it; I think! Keep up the good work. You make the dude at TIME look plain dorky! Since my husband wears Crocs, he said I couldn't marry you. And 'cause were not polygamists. --Dork's Wife in Alabama
Comment: I thought your crocs editorials were great. I love my tan, brown, and black crocs, but I will agree with you that the brighly colored ones are goofy. There are some new less clownish styles now for women, just fyi. :-)
Comment: You are so funny. I loved your last article, as well as this one. Keep them coming! From, a nerdy violin teacher who wears crocs all day.
Comment: You make me laugh. I love your articles. They are a breath of fresh air. Keep them coming! From, A nerdy violin teacher who wears Crocs- all day long.
Comment: While your first "Croc" article was amusing, when I read the follow-up, I laughed so hard I cried. It was the funniest thing I've read in quite a while - certainly the funniest thing I've every read in NEWSWEEK. In case you're thinking you've taken this topic as far as it can go, you're wrong - I have a new angle for you. Is the likability of Crocs in ones DNA? I ask this because at a recent family gathering, I noticed that while neither my brother, my sister nor I own a pair of Crocs, both their spouses and all their children (ages 1 to 10) wear them. (I should note that my brother-in-law wears the manly khaki green Crocs.) Whatever the topic, I look forward to your next column - especially people talking on cell phones in public. Rant on Steve Tuttle!
Comment: Thanks again for a second article on Crocs, but it doesn't surprise me that you received so many comments on such a subject. After all, what real impact do people feel they have on politics and the war in Iraq? But oh the impact the American consumer does have on purchasing durable and nondurable products. I look forward to your next installment. It is beginning to be the corner I turn to to get my giggles for the week. Sigrid from Oracle
Comment: Thanks again for a second article on Crocs, but it doesn't surprise me that you received so many comments on such a subject. After all, what real impact do people feel they have on politics and the war in Iraq? But oh the impact the American consumer does have on purchasing durable and nondurable products. I look forward to your next installment. It is beginning to be the corner I turn to to get my giggles for the week. Sigrid from Oracle
Comment: Thanks again for a second article on Crocs, but it doesn't surprise me that you received so many comments on such a subject. After all, what real impact do people feel they have on politics and the war in Iraq? But oh the impact the American consumer does have on purchasing durable and nondurable products. I look forward to your next installment. It is beginning to be the corner I turn to to get my giggles for the week. Sigrid from Oracle
Comment: although i really don't know what "kudos" means... Kudos to you.
I read the first article, making the class I was reading it in a bit more enjoyable... but I would have never guessed that there were people out there who thought they were articulate enough to convey their defense to the ridiculous footwear. Are those people really putting their privacy at stake so they can could publicly threathen someone who doesn't like a pair of shoes.. I mean.. really now.
If it counts for anything.. I live in the state notorious for NOT wearing any footwear, Kentucky. Yet these crocs have found their way into our homes!! abomination.
pro-NORMAL shoes forever
Comment: Thank you for ending your followup with the comment from leayellowrose. Her son has a place in my heart as I have followed his story & hers for a year & half now. And yes. they LOVE crocs. The boys in my house do too... but i wont be caught near them!
Thanks for the laugh!
Comment: can we be friends?
Comment: can we be friends?
Comment: I just read your follow up croc article, and OMG, it is the most entertaining article I have ever read in Newsweek in the 14 years I have been a subscriber. I laughed until I had tears running down my face and my stomach ached. Consider me a fan for life. I can't wait to read more of your musings on everyday irriations and observations. We all need some laughter and who knew we'd (at least those of us with a sense of HUMOR!!!) could find it in Newsweek. Bravo Steve Tuttlle!!!
Comment: I hate crocs, personally. Why pay $50 for a pair of rubber sandals. Both my wife and kids have them and I always refused to allow them to spend the money on them. Then, one day, I was on a trip at Disney World. It began to rain very hard... and I didn't have any sort of sandals. So I go to the gift shop in search for alternative shoes. To my horror, the only thing available was tan colored crocs with what? MICKEY MOUSE HEADS FOR THE HOLES!!!!!!!! I am a short stout, hairy and scary looking man. Imagine how silly it feels to walk around in a pair of camouflage shorts, a baseball cap, and Mickey Mouse crocs. Even worse, when I???m in a hurry (since I spent $50 on these stupid shoes) I will sometimes slip them on before I run to the store for milk and throw on the first t-shirt that available. One day I walked into the store and someone pointed out that I must really love Disney. I didn???t understand what they were talking about until I realized; Mickey Mouse crocs, Disney World souvenir t-shirt (my wife picked out the shirt). My wife wants to make no other women EVER look at me again!
Comment: I hate crocs, personally. Why pay $50 for a pair of rubber sandals. Both my wife and kids have them and I always refused to allow them to spend the money on them. Then, one day, I was on a trip at Disney World. It began to rain very hard... and I didn't have any sort of sandals. So I go to the gift shop in search for alternative shoes. To my horror, the only thing available was tan colored crocs with what? MICKEY MOUSE HEADS FOR THE HOLES!!!!!!!! I am a short stout, hairy and scary looking man. Imagine how silly it feels to walk around in a pair of camouflage shorts, a baseball cap, and Mickey Mouse crocs. Even worse, when I???m in a hurry (since I spent $50 on these stupid shoes) I will sometimes slip them on before I run to the store for milk and throw on the first t-shirt that available. One day I walked into the store and someone pointed out that I must really love Disney. I didn???t understand what they were talking about until I realized; Mickey Mouse crocs, Disney World souvenir t-shirt (my wife picked out the shirt). My wife wants to make no other women EVER look at me again!
Comment: I must admit I'd been wanting to write something about Crocs but when I read the first article you wrote, I thought you'd accomplished my mission. I found it so amusing, witty, and just plain smart. A few days ago, I saw an ad for the new line of Crocs on O magazine and guess what the tagline was "It's hard to believe the parents were ugly." with a big picture of a supposedly more sophisticated platform type sandal. So I guess the Croc people read your article and surprisingly agree with you. When I read your latest article about readers' reactions regarding the first one, it was the icing on my bland cake! Now I have a week's worth of funny again, thanks to you. :-).
Comment: I must admit I'd been wanting to write something about Crocs but when I read the first article you wrote, I thought you'd accomplished my mission. I found it so amusing, witty, and just plain smart. A few days ago, I saw an ad for the new line of Crocs on O magazine and guess what the tagline was "It's hard to believe the parents were ugly." with a big picture of a supposedly more sophisticated platform type sandal. So I guess the Croc people read your article and surprisingly agree with you. When I read your latest article about readers' reactions regarding the first one, it was the icing on my bland cake! Now I have a week's worth of funny again, thanks to you. :-).
Comment: I have found both your articles about Croc shoes to be amusing. I wear these shoes not for how they look but because they make my feet feel good. I have always thought other women who wear pointy toed spiked heeled shoes are the crazy ones. But it makes no matter whether I'm into comfort or fashion I enjoyed your articles. They reminded me somewhat of Andy Rooney and I like him. I hope your editor allows you to continue to write about inane other subjects, a little amusement is always good.
Comment: Wow, Steve, can I be the next Mrs. Tuttle? Wait, except that wouldn't work as I already have a husband that can make me laugh just a little bit more than you. I have a friend that wears Crocs to work and at the stable where we keep our horses, and I never see her in anything else...she even keeps a neon green pair that she knows, just the sight of them angers some (or many). Now that she's seen your articles, she's finally thinking of switching to Danskos (now that's ANOTHER juicy target!), but I still think she's going to keep the neon greens as back up just to get to the kind of people that hate Crocs like you (or maybe just hate themselves if they can't take a joke). Your description of the comments that some made to you (on the idiot side) just remind me of the old phrase "Those who know the least know it the loudest."
Comment: I was cheering you on the entire way when I read the first article. I have never been a fan of fashion fads, and the whole Croc thing really doesn't make sense to me at all. It's a shoe, for crying out loud! While I was reading this follow-up piece, I was hysterically laughing out loud. It is only now, as I write this, that I am deeply disturbed ... that people would be so upset as to send you hate mail??? That people are crazy enough to get so bend-out-of-shape about this??? It makes me angry to know that there are people who clearly have their priorities completely out-of-whack. In my opinion, I would rather take a Croc and use it to knock some sense into these people than ever put one of those things on my feet.
Comment: That was the funniest thing I have read in a very long time! I laughed out loud the whole way through. My husband read it and loved it, too! Thank you for that. Your first Crocs article was fun (even for me - a Crocs lover!), but this one was too much! I hope all the comments do mean we'll be hearing a lot more from you!
Comment: This is absolutely hilarious! I laughed so hard when I read the first article that I showed it to my friends! I also enjoy how in this time of economic unreset and international turmoil you can write such a provocative piece on rubber footwear. I also am impressed at how you showed your 'eduKation' when you poked fun at all the comments (although I am doubtful that they noticed which makes it all the more amusing). Well done, well done!
Comment: This is absolutely hilarious! I laughed so hard when I read the first article that I showed it to my friends! I also enjoy how in this time of economic unreset and international turmoil you can write such a provocative piece on rubber footwear. I also am impressed at how you showed your 'eduKation' when you poked fun at all the comments (although I am doubtful that they noticed which makes it all the more amusing). Well done, well done!
Comment: I enjoyed your first Croc rant. But your second Croc essay made me laugh out loud almost continuously!
Go, Steve Tuttle, go! Rant away!
Comment: Mr. Tuttle, I have to say that this is by far the funniest thing I have ever read. When I saw the first article in Newsweek, I almost died laughing, and this one was even better. I hope I help increase your web traffic because I would love to see more of this line. It helps get my mind off of the other problems, if only for a few minutes. For that, I thank you. Also, I 'beleive' you probably do a fine job of 'raisin' your child.
Comment: Honestly, I think it's pretty stupid you have to apologize to the world for telling people you don't like crocs. The only reason all of the people are throwing hissy fits is because they are all "proud" croc wearing people. They are all attacking you for having an opinion on an ugly pair of shoes. All of the stupid, croc wearing, and hissy fit throwing people needs to stop getting mad at you for writing about your opinion.
Comment: THANK YOU for writting about the UGLIEST shoes I have ever seen! I see them every where and feel the same way.
I don't have friends that wear them... or I'd make fun of them too! lol lol lol.....
NEWSWEEK comes to my office I glance at it today I saw them UGLY shoes and had to read your article.
THANK YOU! lol lol lol ... um nerds.. maybe?!
Comment: I hate them shoes!!! THANK YOU for writing the article!
NEWSWEEK comes to my office I glance at it... I saw the UGLY Croc shoes and had to read about them.
WHY? I always wonder... why?!!?
lol lol.....
Comment: Mr. Tuttle, you are brilliant. Can't believe you actually read all these comments. How ever do you find the time to write your next (hopefully, just as hilarious) column?! My X-large purple Crocs are relegated to the hard tile of the kitchen, the mud of the garden, and the dusty playa of Burning Man. Yup, I'm adorkable.
Comment: I could not agree more with this article and the one before. I have 3 daughters whose friends and also their parents live in crocs all summer and then even bust out the fur-lined ones in fall. I think they are hidsous and have since I first laid eyes on them. I just don't get it. And on top of the fact that they are a monstrosity they're expensive. Thirty bucks for a pair of molded plastic gardening clogs?! Give me a break. Buy a pair of flip-flops, for God's sake. I am so glad I am not the only person who finds these things absolutely awful. Hopefully next summer I won't have to endure the agony of seeing them again.
Comment: OOPS I MEANT ESPECIALLY NOT EXPECIALLY
Comment: READ BOTH CROC ARTICLES AND LOVED THEM.. YOU ARE SO RIGHT.. WHENEVER I SEE THEM ON SMALL CHILDREN EXPECIALLY, I SHAKE MY HEAD OUT OF DISBELIEF THAT PARENTS ARE SO IGNORANT AS TO PUT SUCH A CHEAP PAIR OF UNSUPPORTIVE SHOES ON THEIR KIDS.. THANKS FOR BRINGING ATTENTION TO SUCH A REPULSIVE LOOKING SHOE FASHION.. AND HOPEFULLY THIS MIGHT SPARK ITS DEMISE .. SOMEONE HAS TO SAVE THE CHILDREN!!
Comment: Loved your articles - and heartily agree with you about Crocs. Another terrible idea whose time has come. Sort of fits that they'd become so popular during the Bush administration. Karma manifesting itself in plastic form.
Comment: Thanks for providing so many laughs. I loved both of your articles. I have to admit that I tried on Crocs and thought they were the ugliest shoes I have ever seen in my life, at least on me. Some people, usually the ones who look thin and beautiful anyway, seem to be able to pull them off as a fashion statement. The rest of us just look silly. But they are very light and that's probably the draw. Anyhow, enjoyed the smiles I got from reading your pieces, amidst all the seroius, unpleasant news.
Comment: Hi Steve,
I skipped the first article because I do not like Crocs and did not want to read about them. But after I came across this article, I had to get out of bed at 11pm at night and go through the whole recycling in search of the previous issue. I laughed to tears and read both articles, starting with the most recent one, to my husband out loud. Good luck to you, really! The only puzzling thing on my mind now is: if most of the idiots who responded to you are the Newsweek's audience, maybe I am reading a wrong magazine?!
Crocless in Seattle
Comment: Loved both articles (which I read while at work, or should I say at my job). Personally, Croc wearers don't offend me as much as obese women who wear those godawful knit stretch pants. Now there's something you could count to pass the time. Of course you couldn't write about it because then everyone would say your hated overweight people!!! It's nothing against overweight people (I myself number in their ranks) it's just their fashion sense, or lack thereof. Please people, buy pants (and shoes) that fit!!!
Comment: When I had first read your essay about Croc???s in Newsweek, I laughed until I cried. In fact, I read it a couple of times because I found it so funny. And I was glad to have started subscribing to Newsweek, just because I was looking forward to you mocking other aspects of our ridiculous culture.
Well not only did I get my wish, but on the same issue all over again! I have to say, as a former pre-school teacher, the only thing I ever found Croc???s good for was the fact I didn???t have to tie more shoes. Tying seventeen pairs of shoes gets old quickly. But anyone over the age of three that are caught wearing them should be, at the minimum, hit with the shoes, and at the maximum (and here I???m thinking of people over the age of forty wearing those bright pink ones) shot with a potato gun. It may be a little drastic and a tad violent, but for goodness sakes, they???re bright pink! And they look atrocious!
Moreover, making fun of people wearing them with your son is not a bad thing, it???s great. If anything you???re teaching him the value of not taking things so seriously, like all the angry people that were foaming at the mouth after your first article. I mean, for goodness sakes, they???re ugly shoes! Just like really the really big hair of the eighties, Croc???s should be mocked and done away with.
So I applaud you. I adore your articles. I can???t wait to read more. In this tumultuous time of bitter politics, the war (my father is going back in January and we???re all just tense as hell about that), disease, famine, anger, and the world going to *** over oil, it???s so nice to sit back and just have a good laugh. You???re a treasure.
P.S. I figure, why not, I???ll propose marriage too. At least I know you don???t wear Crocs, and these days that makes you a gem.
Comment: Steve,
I wasn't kidding last week when I asked you very politely to marry me. I'm losing sleep at night waiting for your call. I don't need the promise of a big house in the suburbs or anything like that- just your quick wit to keep me in stitches during the workday. Pretty please. Don't make me beg.
Comment: OMG.
Both articles were awesome. Made me day twice... and the anger croc-hugger made it even better.
You're witty-sarcastic humor is the best!! I can't wait for the article on people talking on cellphones in public.
PS. I am SOO at work, not doing my job, but lovin' the articles.
Comment: I laughed when I read the first article, laughed at the second - until the end, of the article, then I cried. I am so glad some people can find and make humor for those people in the world who need it. Thank you Steve for the great article and the laugh and good cry.
Comment: I hope Tuttle does continue with this column. Loved the first one and now this one. What's next? Personally, I'd like to read about cell phones in public!
Comment: Too funny. Loved the first one and loved this one. When is the next one coming??
Comment: This is absolutely hilarious - I do believe you've found a new column.. I did enjoy the first article, and the second I enjoyed so much that I've emailed it to my friends to partake in the fun. I look forward to reading the next chapter in this saga in a week or two, to see what kind of "interesting" responses you got to your retort.
Comment: I had similar comments to yellowdoggie below. I loved the original article, had even caught myself thinking the same thoughts when I saw people (especially adults) "stylin" in their crocs. The mere thought that you would get complaints is funny enough, but the way that you retorted is fantastic. I brought both in to work today to share with my co-workers. We all appreciate well written wit and have lofty dreams of being considered such ourselves...however, to quote the classic "Wayne's World": "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"
Comment: The original article was hilarious, but it didn't move me to the extent that I needed to comment. Your follow-up piece on the comments and reactions was so spot-on funny that I just had to write in. As an English teacher, the funniest comments were from those who either never learned to compose and spell, or were so furious with your comments that all editing skills just vanished. I think I love you, but, being a happily married woman, I'll skip the proposal. Instead, I'll just ask you to please keep up your good work. We need the laughs.
Comment: The original article was hilarious, but it didn't move me to the extent that I needed to comment. Your follow-up piece on the comments and reactions was so spot-on funny that I just had to write in. As an English teacher, the funniest comments were from those who either never learned to compose and spell, or were so furious with your comments that all editing skills just vanished. I think I love you, but, being a happily married woman, I'll skip the proposal. Instead, I'll just ask you to please keep up your good work. We need the laughs.
Comment: Confession: I am a Crocs Shoes wearer. I did love your articles though, and certainly agree that they ARE ugly, but oh some comfortable. I only wear them during my marathon training months though, of course, after the training runs, not during. Now that would be a funny thing to see. As ugly as they are, they do help your feet heal after pounding them on the pavement for hours. A survey of marathon runners would probably show that we are the biggest fans!
Comment: Steve, I thought both articles were funny as hell! My husband asked me last night what I was laughing at and it was damn near impossible to tell him through the gigantic smile on my face & the water pouring from my eyes. We both own a pair of Crocs but they are reserved for working in the yard. Keep the laughs coming! Too funny!
Comment: Youe Croc stories were hilarious. Recently, my wife and I vacationed on Martha's Vineyard and played a game involving Croc spotting. Only middle aged men wearing Crocs were appraised on a point system. We saw lots of 4s and 5s, but the winner was an 8: Crocs, Bluetooth in one ear, sunglasses with a string around the neck, fanny pack, another pair of sunglasses lodged in the top of his shirt. Austrailian outback hat. iPod strapped to an arm and a garish necklace of sea shells.
Comment: On a recent vacation I invented a game involving Crocs that my wife and I played. We gave points for middle aged men we saw wearing certain articles of apparel. The person had to be wearing Crocs to be appraised. We saw a lot of 4s and 5s. The winner was an 8: Crocs, Aussie outback hat, Bluetooth in the ear, fanny pack,sunglasses held by a string around the neck. another pair of sunglasses in the top button of the shirt, iPod on the arm and a large necklace of shells. Good column. Kenn Joohnson kjohnson44@bellsouth.net
Comment: Sir your rapier wit is as sharp as a, well, rapier! It is nice to see legitimate ranting on this subject where before it was just me grumbling to myself in the mirror! Now can you tell me where I can find some lime green leggings to wear under these righteous ripped up jeans? Also I need a "Choose Life' shirt. George Michael must get all the ladies. He's so cool...
Comment: Dear Dork: Thanks so much for sharing your readers' comments. You are officially my fave goober dad. I for one don't think your time would be better spent killing yourself, so keep stirring the pot with the stick of America. I'm delighted that you have been publicated, and look forward to future articles on cell phones or airline food (is there still such a thing?). I rarely laugh out loud reading Newsweek -- yes, you are friggin' hilarious! Thanks again!
Comment: Dear Dork: Thank you so much for sharing readers' comments. You are officially my fave goober dad, and I for one am delighted that you have been publicated. I don't believe killing yourself would be a better use of your time, and keep on stirring the pot with the stick of America. You are indeed hilarious -- it's not all that often that I laugh out loud reading Newsweek! Looking forward to your upcoming articles about cell phones and airline food (is there still such a thing?) -- or whatever else you come up with.
Comment: both articles were absolutely amazing, you're brilliant (Tuttle for president 2016??) and I'd like to add another marriage proposal to your list!!!
Comment: These 2 articles are the funniest articles that I have read. I love when other people hate the things that I hate and have the means with which to express this hatred to the entire world! Crocs are the ugliest shoes that I have ever seen, and I have despised them since they came out and I really believe that they are just a fad that my kids will hate also when some fool will try to bring them back 20 years from now, like "jellies".
Comment: Sorry for the typos. Should have corrected them. Hard to type while still laughing and trying to catch my breath.
Comment: I thought you were a good writer when I read your first article. However, I now know that you are an amazing writer. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
Loved your articles so much I read them to my teenage son and my hubby. (both of whom now think I'm crazy and don't see your point nearly as well as I do (partly due to the overwhelming fits of hysterical laughter and the snorting when I couldn't catch my breath).
Anyway, thanks so much! I'm not a devoted follower. Can't wait to see what else you come up with..
Comment: I thought you were a good writer when I read your first article. However, I now know that you are an amazing writer. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
Loved your articles so much I read them to my teenage son and my hubby. (both of whom now think I'm crazy and don't see your point nearly as well as I do (partly due to the overwhelming fits of hysterical laughter and the snorting when I couldn't catch my breath).
Anyway, thanks so much! I'm not a devoted follower. Can't wait to see what else you come up with..
Comment: I loved the first "Croc" story, but this week's piece is even better. I kept laughing out loud! I look forward to reading more of your work.
Comment: I had never paid attention to your writing until that first croc article (with which I whole-heartedly agreed) but now I check for your work first. Your writing is funny and bold enough to address the issues other journalists are too afraid to touch. If Zakaria is to pansy to go after the croc industry and its minions I'm glad Newsweek had the balls to employ someone that would.
Comment: Dear Steve Tuttle,
I have read both articles on Croc shoes, (the first about disliking them and the second apologizing for offending people) and I, on behalf of every SANE American, would like to apologize For every person who wrote a negative letter stating stupid and ridiculous things (such as telling you to kill yourself, or saying you were probably the nerd in high school.)
These people obviously have way too much time on their hands, either that or they aren???t doing their job. These certain people are obnoxious, uninformed idiots who???s only problem is that they suffer from stupidity. I cannot believe that after reading multiple stories on political parties, war, and natural disasters that they would pick your little article about a tacky pair of shoes. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about all the stupid people in this country. It just goes to show that even if an individual has a college degree, it does not necessarily make he or she smart.
I???m glad that this has in no way effected you (at least not negatively) and I sincerely hope that you will continue to ignore all the idiots in this country.
On a last note, this would happen to be insignificant information, but I would like to tell you that I am a high school sophomore.(this is why the grammar and wording in this letter is so bad. Writing isn???t exactly my strong point.) If I can see the story for what it is (obviously not something to be murdered over) then why can???t grown adults?!
sincerely, a very pissed youngster.
p.s. I hate crocs too. Screw everyone who likes them. They obviously have no fashion sense :D
Comment: sorry about the double posts. IE errors even though they are going through. ugh
Comment: http://www.crocs.com/international/
The above is a list of where you can buy Crocs all over the world!!! Keep that footwear coming! LOL =D
Comment: Oh, and...going overseas? Here's a list of where you can buy Crocs all over the world! Enjoy! =D
Comment: Only in America?? I think not. They are so popular in Europe that they've even come out with Crocs for their cell phone!! Hilarious! Check it out here ------>
http://crocs.eu/index.php?Itemid=4&id=142&option=com_content&task=view
Comment: HAHAHA Only in America? Look what's come out in Europe! Croc CELL PHONE cases!! LOL
Think they look stupid on feet? Check it out! It's hilarious.
http://crocs.eu/index.php?Itemid=4&id=142&option=com_content&task=view
Comment: Keep these articles coming! In the heavy media blitz of politics and economy (all of which interest me), your column brings laughter and a sense of lightness. My Newsweek mag just arrived, flipping each page skimming the headline and quotes of each article, I arrived at yours, remembered last weeks Croc article and read on with a big goofy grin on my face. THANKS!!!
Comment: Just visited some old friends we only see once a year. I was armed with a copy of your funny rant all set to share the laughs. Alarmed, shock and dismay! One of our pals (male) was wearing a pair of crocs (small c intentional). That's a lifestyle change I didn't see coming. I stuffed the papers into the bottom of my bag. As soon as we pulled out of the driveway my spouse said "Did you see Paul (name changed to protect the guilty) was wearing crocs?! THE HORROR! What mall are you headed to? We'll join you on that bench.
Comment: Steve -- both columns were great -- anything that can make people laugh is time well spent. For the record I think the inventor of crocs should be flayed and roasted over a slow fire, but that's beside the point. I vote for terrible airplane food as your next topic -- especially now that they expect us to pay for it. Keep up the good work.
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Comment: Steve, I can just imagine what "a dork from Texas" wants to "favor" from you....so I have a HUGE favor to ask, too---PLEASE, PLEASE reply to her--YOU WON'T BE SORRY!!!
ps--I, too, thought these articles were hysterical-----a dork from Rocky River, OH--also, mom to a brain tumor warrior
Comment: Your observations about those rubber shoes were funny as can be.
I read the follow up collumn about the e-mails you got. I have no idea why people are so upset and even called you a racist?
Since you mentioned your next subject matter will be the cell-phone, please take a note as why people SHOUT into their cell-phone. The answer is simple; there is no FEED-BACK to the speaker's ear!
Let me explain and am sure people realize what's happening with electronic phones once they understand it.
I am retired electronic engineer. Back in the 'non-electronic' phones with the rotary dial, had a nice little feature from almost day-one of the invention of the phone. The engineers back in the old days had a better understanding of human nature and designed products with greater undestanding than nowdays.
They found out if you can't hear YOURSELF talking then you'll be talking much louder. So, they have a small amount of 'feedback' to your earpeiece so you can hear yourself.... yes, even at very low volume.
Since this wonderfull feature was eliminated whatever reason (maybe it cost 98cent more in parts) people are shouting into the cell phones and other 'hi-tech' phones at home. Noisy environment don't make it so. The person hearing the other party very well, it's YOU don't hear yourself talking is the problem.
Don't take my word for this and take a test.
Next time talk very low into your cell phone.... very low. You'll feel very uncomfortable with that and gradually you will start talkinglouder. Oh, by the way, you can hear the other party clearly, and they could hear you even if you'd whisper. So, the mystery is the lack of feedback of what you're saying. It's very simple, yet none of the Mfg is interested to do this.
It was a long message but I tihnk you should experiment with this idea as why we talk so loud into our cellphones. Now ya got the message :)
If you ever do a story as why we still have spam and it could be stopped tomorrow morning with a few lines of code, please write to me. Nothing to do with silly filters Yahoo and others want you to buy... it has something to do with the lack of a "WHITE LIST" and that's not being racist, it's referred to this phrase in the tech industry. Everyone knows about it but there is NO MONEY in it to implement it for the host.
They make money selling you useless filters.
I have setup a free webmail system in the past and not a single spam landed in anyones mailbox in 9 monhts! So, if I can do it with the total cost of $300.00 then why can't Yahoo and Google ?
I can give you specifics if you're interested:
My email: webkruzer1@yahoo.com
cheers
tk
Comment: So Steve , how do I email you personally? Not to stalk you just have a question. or maybe rather a favor...
mimiavery74@msn.com
Comment: My grandkids love Crocs, and at 1 1/2 and 4, they looks cute in the neon clown shoes. I am not so sure about my contemporaries...well, actually I am sure. They look terrible. The end. Steve Tuttle's original made me chuckle heartily, and his second commentary...even better. Such a beautifully mean spirit! I don't want to marry you Mr. Tuttle; my husband is a delightful man--who does not wear Crocs--but I do want to read more of your commentary. Your are both tasteful and a hoot!
LucyCH
Comment: My kids love Crocs and I did love Crocs but they hurt my feet. I loved both of your essays. Humor wrinting is a gift and you have that gift. As for the people who you insulted who went to buy more crocs- Boy did they show you, huh? People get upset about the silliest things. I'm sure they are the same people who say the following to me when they see me with my two biological sons and my Korean daughter. "She'll be very smart you know" I always reply that "Yes she is smart and my two Irish American sons are idiots" Maybe it's because they wear Crocs. Thanks for the laughs. Peace, Mollye
Comment: Aw man, everybody. Don't be so serious, so defensive. This guy is writing to entertain, not speak in absolutes or insult entire fields of professions. Mr. Tuttle, you're great. Crocs are pretty goddamn awful, in my opinion. But that's what's so great about people... everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, and in the United States you are able to make your opinion known.
Comment: It may interest some of you that those of us working in the Nursing and CNA fields are usually encouraged to wear Crocs because they are easly cleaned because no fabric is used to make them, Bacteria and viruses living on the surface of crocs are easly sanitized. Since the CDC states there will be a pandemic in the near future, Probably starting in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities. I would be happy to see health care workers taking care of me wearing these. And why the heck arn't you making comments about those stupid looking baggy pants hanging down aroun
