A Croc of … Wit

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.

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Too funny. Loved the first one and loved this one. When is the next one coming??

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.

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!"

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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...

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!