View from the cop

By ron

August 24, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this

By WTF

August 24, 2007 8:32 AM | Link to this

Yeah, I can just see it now!! Cops with one more reason to profile young black men………even though there are plenty of young white men sagging too!! You best believe they (young white men) will get away with it (because their pants weren’t below the legal limit), while every young black man will be harassed or worse (no matter where their pants hang to). And mind you, I HATE seeing this on anyone……….it’s disgusting!!!!

By KJ

August 24, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this

As dumb as sagging is, you can’t ban it until you also ban camouflaged UGA baseball caps with a fishhook attached to the brim.

By WTF

August 24, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

Oh yes, first you must ban strip clubs, adult toy stores, and prostitution!!! Then we can talk about sagging!!!

By Bella

August 24, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

WTF - it’s not about harassing black men; it’s about being easier to catch criminals fleeing the scene.

There was a hysterical article in the Wall Street Journal a few months ago about this phenomena —- criminals unable to flee the police because they couldn’t keep their droopy pants up. I say let folks wear saggy pants, makes ‘em easier to nab.

By Jeffrey

August 24, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

I don’t care who you are white or black sagging pants look absolutely ridiculous!!! Why would you want to wear your clothes the same way they do in prison? Are you hoping to get there some day? The lower they sag in prison the easier the prisoner is to get. I say pull them up because you look like a moron. I wish I could see somebody running with sagging pants and watch them fall on their face. I would have a great laugh…

By Different twist

August 24, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

I say let them sag. In this era of the dow-low men, sagging make them easier to spot. What hetersexual man want his azz expose for other men to see. All they are doing is advertising their azz to other men.

As for the few stupid ones who are playing follow the trend, women should be able to realize up front that the man is a follower & could never lead. The media has focused basically on teen-agers but unfortunately there are plenty of grown men walking around sagging.

By Lori

August 24, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Who cares if people’s pants sag. If they want to look like morons, let them.

By As Usual

August 24, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

As usual one of first posters throws the “race card.” BTW, this particular article is about them being easier to catch b/c of their stupid saggy pants, not about color. I am getting so sick of the race card in Atlanta! Keep throwing it, and it will just fall on deaf ears, no one will take you seriously, and your credibility is shot.

Also, I have seen all kinds of different people wearing that crap, not just African Americans. I say let them wear ‘em it is entertainment for the rest of us!

By Beantown

August 24, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

I sag when its time to sag, and I suit up when its time to suit up! I wish I would get herassed for this stupid law. I’ll have some hungrey lawyers that will eat the case!!

By Police Officer

August 24, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

Yes. It is amazing. A police officer comes out against this ordinance and someone still throws out the race card against police. I think we could come out and say police won’t stop black people anymore for any reason and someone would still throw out that good old race card. I think it is required in today’s society.

By WTF

August 24, 2007 9:31 AM | Link to this

Realize this………noone has to throw the race card……….it is already there!!!! And if you believe it isn’t…………you’re in denial!! But of course, some people have never had to deal with this, so they think it’s all made up! Enough said!

different twist….good point!

By Leah

August 24, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

Oooh, let me be the first to throw the sexist card: Why does it have to boxers peeking out of the sagging pants, huh? Why can’t it be ‘whale tails’ ?

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

August 24, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this

You know what…… if ‘sagging’ is their cup of tea, which seems to ‘be’ mainly the black young males from what I’ve personally seen which is what I can only go by….I’m sure some other white/asian/hispanic kids also ‘sag’…I just don’t happen to see any of those…..doens’t matter what race you are…and you can say what you want to…go look on the street corners……. Go do a study and see what you come up with……it makes them look utterly STUPID…no matter who is doing it.. so be it. If they want to be personified as weak underlings…prison clothing from what I hear….their choice.

But the clothes make the man…… Obviously… they make themselves into something they want to be… AND RACIAL PROFILING????? PUHLEEEEESSSSEEE!!!! If you fit the profile I guess you ‘are’ the profile!

so throw the RACE CARD if you like…but it IS WHAT IT IS!!!!!!

I’m so sick of the race card!!!!

By Mark

August 24, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

I guess the morons who wear their pants below the waistline are too illiterate to know how it originated.

By windy

August 24, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

there are greater issues to deal with in this world and in atlanta than baggy jeans or a bra strap showing. i think people need to get a grip and focus and real issues that need immediate resolve. if you ban sagging jeans, ban tight one too, cause I don’t need to see the imprint of your crotch. and ban jeans that are flooding. i’m not intereseted in your ankles. i guess next they’ll be trying to tell us what kind of shoes we can and can’t no wear. this is stupid…the cops need to fight real crime…

By I Think....

August 24, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Sagging!?! What about the MUCH more pressing matter of really fat women wearing bikinis. Seriously, since when did it become ok for women of AAALLLLLLLL sizes to wear bikinis at public pools, water parks, and beaches. shudder The HORRORS I have seen this summer.

I would much rather see someone in baggy pants than a fat woman pretty much nakid.

Ok, in all seriousness now, it is not ok to regulate “sagging”. For those thinking that race dosen’t play into this you need to reconsider. This is going the wrong way and will just futher racial profiling and will disadvantage young black males.

This is just the old “razzle dazzle”. Politicians like to put things like this out there to distract us from the real issues.

By Vexorg

August 24, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

Civics 101: COPS do not make the laws; they are sworn to uphold and enforce them. Elected officials MAKE the laws….if you elect idiots to public office, you can expect idiotic laws.

By Sparkie

August 24, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

What is amazing is that the trend has been around so long. Although I am not sure of its origin, if nothing else it seems outdated. Someone needs to originate a new trend!! Forget passing a law or ordinance. Unconstitutional and will lead to time and energy consuming legal battles. There are far too many serious issues including crime, to focus on pants. Also, if I am ticketed for my bra strap peeking out in this heat, I am liable to end up in jail. That said, why can’t we see a blog on something a bit more important? I am tired of talking about low-riding pants and another professional athlete gone bad. Ho hum. I am thrilled that San Fran passed a law banning plastic shopping bags. Let’s talk about that. I am going to find out how they did it. There is just no need for this petroleum based blight that does not biodegrade, when there are paper, and even better….reusable cloth alternatives. Lets take care of our home planet.

By Sparkie

August 24, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

What is amazing is that the trend has been around so long. Although I am not sure of its origin, if nothing else it seems outdated. Someone needs to originate a new trend!! Forget passing a law or ordinance. Unconstitutional and will lead to time and energy consuming legal battles. There are far too many serious issues including crime, to focus on pants. Also, if I am ticketed for my bra strap peeking out in this heat, I am liable to end up in jail. That said, why can’t we see a blog on something a bit more important? I am tired of talking about low-riding pants and another professional athlete gone bad. Ho hum. I am thrilled that San Fran passed a law banning plastic shopping bags. Let’s talk about that. I am going to find out how they did it. There is just no need for this petroleum based blight that does not biodegrade, when there are paper, and even better….reusable cloth alternatives. Let’s take care of our home planet.

By alohavampire

August 24, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

If someone wants to wear their clothes like an idiot, let them.

This entire discussion makes no sense to me. This blog today is purely a race-baiting topic.

Kids are going to do what kids do. Anybody remember the dumb things they did when you were young?

That being said… If you’re an adult and you still haven’t learned where to purchase a belt and what it’s purpose is then you probably aren’t reading blogs on the internet. In fact, I doubt anyone would show up to work looking like that. If one of my employees showed up “saggin” they would immediately be sent home and possibly written up or even fired.

Life is tough. Work sucks. Get over it.

You will be judged on your appearance… period.

Grow up and pull your pants up.

By Police Officer

August 24, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Geez Vexorg - You need to go back to school for more civics lessons.

There are only two causes of everything negative that happens in this world:

I hope my sarcasm is apparent.

By I hate Stupidity

August 24, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Its not a race thing, even some white girls wear saggy pants. It’s a SAGGY PANTS thing… but anyway, i dont like seeing anyones sponge bob boxers either, but you know what if they start banning saggy pants, WHATS NEXT??? no cleavage for women? No flip flops? No t-shirts after dark? all skin covered? It’s ridiculous! What ever happened to our rights? LAND OF THE FREE, right? Are we going to change it to “THE LAND OF THE FREE as long as you follow our dress code… AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE” ???

At the end of the day, the guys wandering around the mall holding their pants up are the ones looking stupid, let them look stupid if thats what they want to do.

But aren’t city councilmen supposted to be worrying about important things? Not baggy pants? Can they fix some pot holes, figure out a way to reduce crime, fund better education, sort out the health system. What is this state coming to?!?!?

By R

August 24, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

How does Atlanta actually function? If these message boards represent even a small fraction of how Atlantan’s think, we have a huge problem. And how stupid is it to continue whining about a racial problem in a city and do nothing about it. If you honestly believe every single police officer in Atlanta is out to arrest black males for no reason and the legislative branch in Ga is only creating laws to make it easier to arrest black males, then move to a new city or do something about it or shutup.

By Sgt.102

August 24, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Seen it a million times. I worked as an SRO for years and it works “beautifully” in a pursuit.

I saw a clip where an officer was chasing a man that was “sagging” and the man went to climb over a fence. His pants and underwear got caught on the top and flipped him upside down. The cop had to lean against the fence, regain his composure, and then assist the male in getting off the fence.

I agree with the account that “sagging” knows no color. As far as a law, I’m against people who make a law for everything. The gov’t needs to stay away from my clothes, my bedroom, and my head.

By Greg

August 24, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Ban the no beer on sundays law.

By Owned by three big ones

August 24, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

I agree there shouldn’t be a law against it…people should be free to wear what they want, when they want. That said, I have always said that this trend reminds me of toddlers wearing overloaded diapers, that cause their britches to sag. Always wondered if this trend wasn’t one of those that reminded these ‘poor’ kids of their babyhood. And as an older woman, I miss seeing tight buns on guys. And it is strange isn’t it, that the trend for the women of the saggy pants group is tighter is righter even if you overflow everywhere? I truly think we should ignore both…..enforce the rule of dress in schools and the work place, yes, but otherwise, let it play itself out. Soorner or later, they’ll figure it out for themselves.

By gaTransplant

August 24, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

Wow, you people are all so funny. This is just some stupid fashion statement that young people are making.

I am not young and I have never sagged, but I do remember all of the horrible fashions that have run their course in this country. Cuffed Jeans, Bell bottoms, Hoodies, Thin Ties and sport coats, Platform shoes, Tight Jordach Jeans, Parachute Pants etc…

It is nothing personal if we don’t understand why, it is just this generation’s fashion mistake so that when they get older they can look back with embarrassment and say, “Wow, I can’t believe I was into that!!!”

If it helps police catch fashionable criminals, that is just an added bonus.

By snc

August 24, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

I think when someone gets caught for sagging. They should have to pay a fine and go on TLC’s-Not What to Wear with Stacy and Clinton. That should stop alot of sagging. To tell you the truth I am tired of seeing butt cracks.

By snc

August 24, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I think when someone gets caught for sagging. They should have to pay a fine and go on TLC’s-Not What to Wear with Stacy and Clinton. That should stop alot of sagging. To tell you the truth I am tired of seeing butt cracks.

By snc

August 24, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I think when someone gets caught for sagging. They should have to pay a fine and go on TLC’s-Not What to Wear with Stacy and Clinton. That should stop alot of sagging. To tell you the truth I am tired of seeing butt cracks.

By comp133xi7y

August 24, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

Those who think they are “in the know” about the origins of this particular style should become better acquainted with Snopes…

By Jay

August 24, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

To those of you who are critical of baggy pants, what is the proper way to dress? I’m personally offended when I see a wannabe executive wearing a poorly tailored suit from Men’s Warehouse and rubber soled dress shoes, but I don’t think he should be denied the right to do so.

By Diogenes

August 24, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

PLEASE DON’T BAN BAGGY/SAGGY PANTS!!! How else will we have a quick and easy method of identifying people we should avoid?

By Beantown

August 24, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

This is got to be the stupidest topic ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Every young person such as myslef goes through a fase in life.

After that you grow up hello!! Idoit Bloggers. SNc- Where you at, so I can personally walk in front of you with my crack showing.lol

By TinaB

August 24, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

People, listen up. My husband is a black male who works in the federal penitentiary as a corrections officer. Has been there for 24 years and almost ready to retire. That sagging and bagging look came from the prison. It was started by inmates. It came onto the streets by inmates that were released. Then the rappers picked up the style because let’s face it, alot of rappers have been to prison. I detest the look. It is ignorant and it shows parents don’t have control of their children. I have an 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Let her try to bring some guy into my house with sagging pants. And if I every catch my son wearing them I will staple his pants to his waist…trust me when I say this. My husband won’t even allow the sons of people who come to visit into the house with baggy pants. He said he doesn’t want to see anyone’s underwear except mine and his. Enough said. The whole shabang is just plain ignorance.

By ToePro

August 24, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Thanks Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your post made my DAY!

By K

August 24, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

We are sick of racism, so until it ends you will need to deal with, as you call it “the race card”. Which is a selfish statement/criticism and just another way of saying you don’t care about the folks that will be harassed, but we do care hence the separation of agendas which is the real problem.

By ToePro

August 24, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Thanks Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your post made my DAY!

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

August 24, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Beantown… it’s ‘phase’….not ‘fase’.

::::::rolling eyes and shaking head:::

Even if they had baggy pants when I was a kid (not that long ago I might add)…there’s something called ‘taste’.

By Shanaynay

August 24, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

I’ll bet if 60 year olds started dressing like that it would stop pretty quick. “Hey grandma, nice crack”!

By mOgi

August 24, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

lmao.. the droopers.. the style isnt cute anymore.. maybe as a fad.. MAYBE for a few weeks.. but this has become somekind of epidemic for our youth.. it’s changed the way grown man shop.. they can’t find a decent pair of pants ANYWHERE! My gurls are grownin up with this mess.. I heard they are now showing the BOTTOM part of their tushies like backwards cleavage and ITS SUPPOSED TO BE COOL.. omg people. If not a law.. someone needs to change this place up and give our children an opportunity to become grown, responsible and STYLISH adults with class.

A young mami of 2 gurls grownin up too fast.. yikes!

By Necie

August 24, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

The day I found out about this stupid law I was standing at the register at Best Buy when this 35 or older man approached the next register with his darn shorts WAY under his behind. AND he had a belt on. He looked at me with a smile as if I were supposed to be attracted to him. I can’t even remember his face but lordy I remember those shorts and his boxers and that stupid belt. He had to reach really really low behind him to get his wallet. Now this fool should be slapped by his mom! LOL.

Race card - I am black. Unfortunately, I see mainly black men with their darn pants and shorts way below their butt. It is such a turn-off! And I don’t mean the young men - I’m not looking at them) but the OLDER MEN (of any color) should grow up and keep those pants on their waist! I live in Jackson County (Farm Land) and NO ONE shows their underpants unless they are a plummer!!! Even then they have the decency to only show their butt crack. LOL.

I’d like to get rid of all of the darn low-riser pants! I have a rather large behind and for the life of me I can’t find pants that fit me well. No, I am not fat. I just have a big butt. There are no pants that fit me well! NOT EVEN APPLE BOTTOMS because of the stupid low-rise crap! If I wear them, my butt crack would show! LOL. It isn’t fair! :o)

Bra strap ban - Aimed against women! We can’t control our straps from falling when we wear a tank! Besides, how will police officers know if it’s a bra strap or a tank strap?!?!?!? This is so stupid!

By Mark

August 24, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

TinaB Right on! Sagging pants is a sign of ignorance. Black or white. Anyone who willingly tries to imitate prison garb has serious mental issues. I laugh in their faces whenever I see a sagger. I guess they don’t have the mental capacity to realize how ignorant they look. Heck, I don’t even let any of my kids friends in unless they turn their ballcap to the proper way to wear it!

By Mark

August 24, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

Beantown

You just proved my point.

BTW, www.dictionary.com

By MrUniteUs

August 24, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

Saggin started in prison. Prison rapes victims were told if didn’t want to get beat up and raped again to wear their pants down low. That would let other prisoners know they would not fight back if wanted to have anal sex with them.

Message to teenagers.

As a teenager you may find yourself running to or from a situation. If you’re saggin, it ain’t happenin’ Can’t do much with pants droppin of your behind.

Alright class

What is “saggin” spelled backwards.

By clayton bigsby

August 24, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

I hate ta say it fellow race baiters, but unfortunately the negroes ain’t tha only feller’s wearin’ thar breeches droopin’ down past thar rear end. Comin’ down from Buford one mo’nin I got turnt’ ‘round and thought I was in Tee’wanna. But then I thoughts to muhself, “self, I’ont recall seein’ none of them nice border patrol fellers on muh way in”- turns out I was only on S. Norcross/Tucker Rd. I swar th’only diff’rence ‘tween what I calls the 2 o’s - negroes and amigos- is tha huhr (‘hair’ for y’all yanks), cuz I cain’t understand what either one of ‘em say when they talk. Some of them fellers had they britches so low th’only way I could figger he had shorts on wuz that his belt loop went ‘round his thighs. So’s I high-tails it outta thurr in muh S-10 an’ a few wrong turns later it looks like i’m back in Ho Chi Minh city w/311 Kilo Company- only no palm trees and them MARTA buses them ‘thar city slickers tried to bring up ‘nawf. So I turns into tha fillin’ station to ask fer di-rections and damn if this sum’b*tch in one’a them lil’ sawed-off im’pote cars wit a busted suspension and gawd-awful exhaust goes and zips in the space I was gon’ take. Wellsir, i’s right heated at this point and I goes to tell the feller what for, but then I seen the boy was a rice-eater and figger’d he’s one’a them Jolie babies an lernt how ta driiive on the rice paddies. The darnedest thang was the boy AND his ladyfriend’s britches was both obviously affected by gravity too. By this point I was fed up and just went on back up to Buford where all this saggy britches bid’ness won’t fly. Praise Gawd and pass th’ammunition…

By Jeff

August 24, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Profiling is easy with these pants. Regardless of race, the person is stupid, you know that for sure.

By BiteMe

August 24, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

I saw a teen the other day trying to ride his bicycle, but he couldn’t even start to peddle ‘cause his pants were so d@mn baggy! I got a good laugh watching him time after time trying to get on the bike to ride…..he finally gave up and just walked the bike beside him. Moron.

By M. Munroe

August 24, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

I don’t think we need laws legislating what we can wear, period. And in this case, why would the gov’t want to eliminate a clothing style that makes criminals easier to catch? Crazy. I’ve been trying to find a link to an article I read online, but I can’t find it. It was about how African Americans are the only culture that’s ever sought to emulate & elevate the lifestyle of those in the lowest social class. I plan to study anthropology and I find this topic so interesting. I couldn’t find the one I was looking for, but this article about the hip hop culture was also good food for thought:

[http://www.city-journal.org/html/133howhiphop.html]

By Pony one up

August 24, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Someone should bring back Parachute pants! Maybe the idiots wearing sagging clothes will think they can jump off a building.. Problem solved and tax dollars saved for when we have to pay to feed and house them while in prison or on welfare… I said welfare hehe hehe mmmmmm donuts! gotta go!!!!

By Necie

August 24, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Bite Me - That was so funny! He didn’t have enough brains to pull his pants up and get back on the bike? LMAO!!!!

M. Munroe - It should be an interesting study. I know some real NJ and DC fools that would be perfect research rats. :o)

I agree with all of those who say that this is a trend that isn’t based on race but moreso on age. BUT, the majority of the saggers are black.

Clayton - Uh, hmmm - I suppose. Half of what you wrote was “politically incorrect” but to each his/her own.

By mrj

August 24, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

Witnessed three teens (2 black, one white) trying to cross Roswell Rd up towards Roswell near the Hooch. Quite a treat watching them hold their pants up with one hand and short-step it somewhat quickly. Buy proper fitting pants, you’ve already got the belt, so tighten it around your waist! But legislating this trend is not the way to go either.

By Stab Wound

August 24, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Why can we pu a man on the moon but we can’t put metal in a microwave, damn it!?

By Mary

August 24, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Bigsy, Try walkin thru the SWATS talkin that smack! You’ll Klan folk may still hold backwoods, clandestine meetings, but your kind is almost extinct busta! Catch a boat to Germany…

By Jay

August 24, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

For the race card proponents - the originator of this legislation is a black man. Just an FYI.

There are so many hilarious posts to comment on - the one grabbing “hungrey” lawyers - get them to teach you how to spell please.

I think this ordinance is ridiculous. I moved to Georgia from California in 9th grade and couldn’t believe I couldn’t wear a baseball hat inside. And now this. Lame-o. Have this regulation in school, fine, but not in life in general.

And btw, I am white, for those looking to throw any more cards. :-)

By Mary

August 24, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

Bigsy, Try walkin thru the SWATS talkin that smack! You’ll Klan folk may still hold backwoods, clandestine meetings, but your kind is almost extinct busta! Catch a boat to Germany…

By Stab Wound

August 24, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

How much are Michael Vick’s pants going to be saggin?!!

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

August 24, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

I certainly hope everyone realizes…. apparently NOT by the previous blogs….. that Bigsy is really not who you think he is….. he’s obvsiouly trying to start something……

and BOY OH BOY did you all let him know what you think.

By mike

August 24, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

C’mon, admit it. Cops like sagging pants because it helps identify who the criminals are.

By mike

August 24, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

C’mon, admit it. Cops like sagging pants because it helps identify who the criminals are.

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

August 24, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

I agree with Mike.

If you can spot them easily….let them continue to wear them.

By BiteMe

August 24, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Necie, it’s true! What I found to be the most amusing was him looking down at the bike like THAT was the problem! I was expecting him to pull up his pants and try, but he just gave up and started walking instead - Guess it would not have looked too cool to ride a bike unless his crack was showing - It was sad, but like a car wreck, I just couldn’t look away!

By Yvette

August 24, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

This so called STYLE is straight out of jail starting around 20+ yrs ago (eventually the hip-hop industry adopted it when gangsta rap started)It’s a style that inmates started using so they could tell who was “ready & willing” to do certain things if you know what I mean. It makes things “easier” to hide from the guards. They’re not allowed belts in jail. So whenever I see one of these men walking down the street like this, I dont take a 2nd look, because it’s possible they may not be interested in women.

By Necie

August 24, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

Mike and Atlanta Pearl Girl:

There are lots of non-criminals who wear their pants in this silly manner. It’s wrong to profile them based on what they wear. It would be just as bad as profiling all people with body piercings or tattoos. Besides, there are plenty of criminals wearing three piece suits. :o)

By BiteMe

August 24, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Necie, it’s true! What I found to be the most amusing was him looking down at the bike like THAT was the problem! I was expecting him to pull up his pants and try, but he just gave up and started walking instead - Guess it would not have looked too cool to ride a bike unless his crack was showing - It was sad, but like a car wreck, I just couldn’t look away!

By BiteMe

August 24, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

OH, and Clayton Bigsby…..you’re a fool! Only took me 15 mins to TRY and read your mind boggling cr@p…….what the hell are you babbling about anyway???????? Idiot.

By BiteMe

August 24, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

OH, and Clayton Bigsby…..you’re a fool! Only took me 15 mins to TRY and read your mind boggling cr@p…….what the hell are you babbling about anyway???????? Idiot.

By lesley coit

August 24, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

I’ve read the article on the web and I happen to agree with the ban on the droopy pants. Who wants to see someone elses booty or their butt crack.. It’s gross and sick to look at. It’s not even a dress code, its just a fade. Hopfully the public wakes up soon.

By comp133xi7y

August 24, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

Saggin started in prison. Prison rapes victims were told if didn’t want to get beat up and raped again to wear their pants down low. That would let other prisoners know they would not fight back if wanted to have anal sex with them

You’re one of the people I was talking about earlier. This is an urban legend. Please learn to use resources like Snopes - it will make you look less stupid.

By Ed

August 24, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

I am so happy that white people don’t take up each other just because we share the same skin tone. WTF, true freedom comes only when you break the chains that bind you to the person standing next to you. Think independently and you’ll do so much better in life. FYI: I see white and Asian kids saggin’ all the time.

By Bring Back Short-Shorts For Men!

August 24, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

I am single-handedly trying to bring back the shorts of my youth. Yes, I am talking about short-shorts for men. I believe they began to die out about the time Magnum, PI series ended and JAMS® began to take hold of the clothing market. If you look back at the length of JAMS back then [which was radically long at the time] and what every man wears nowadays, you will see that men’s shorts are the male equivalent of a burqa.

I understand a lot of huys may not have the goods to fill out a pair of shorts properly, but look at women who wear tight shirts who may not be as equal of proportion as the next woman. You just have to accept that everyone is different. If it really kills you, then you can use the foil-wrapped cucumber method used by Derek in ‘This Is Spoinal Tap’. Otherwise, if you have it let the world enjoy.

Anyway, men’s dress styles have become dramatically conservative and smothering. Why do we expect to see women show some skin and not return the favor? The baggy pant trend seems to be radically conservative from my point of view and must be incredibly hot. Buy apair of Speedo’s or vintage Hobie® 3” trunks c. 1976 and wear them around the house. In no time you will start to see what I am trying to accomplish.

By The72John

August 24, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Perhaps someone can explain to me the difference between seeing someone’s boxer shorts and seeing, say…cycling shorts or basketball shorts.

I see people wearing both of these on a regular basis, and they are at least as revealing, if not moreso, than partially exposed boxer shorts. Both cling tightly to the buttocks. Both, at least on men, leave very little doubt about one’s religion. Heck - going “commando” in thin jeans or shorts is FAR more revealing than this “sagging” trend.

So…there’s definitely something more going on here than just the distaste some of your are claiming. Whether it’s what you think the style represents, or the race card as some claim, few of you are being intellectually honest here.

Break out the burqas, people - the American Taliban is on the warpath again.

By Necie

August 24, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

I sure am learning a lot today! LMAO@ the fact that this trend began in PRISON! I can’t wait to tell my brother in law about this!!! He’s such an idiot! LOL

By Another trend that needs to die

August 24, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Wearing all black clothing a la NWA or Chuck D of Public Enemy wear c. 1991. Seriously, if you are going to walk around at night in all black and jaywalk, please be sure you have your financial liabilities and life insurance in order for your departure from this life.

I have come dangerously close to killing people at times who walk around like moving shadows at night and give an incredulous look when I have to slam on my brakes to avoid mowing over them.

Take a cue from cyclists and joggers, wear something reflective and or brightly colored. Better still, walk on the sidewalk instead of the middle of the road.

By GMAB

August 24, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

There are laws against panhandling, but the cops dont enforce them, what makes any of you think that the cops will waste their time enforcing this?

By tye

August 24, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Why don’t they try banning illegals first, and worry about saggy pants later.

By Capt

August 24, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

Ok, lets take a look at WTF and his race baiting. Hey dude….you do realize that the vast majority of police in Atlanta are black, don’t you????? Just wondering.

By tman

August 24, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

I have to say that I think that sag phenomenon is ridiculous and I personally don’t like it. But I have to say that I will defend to the death your right to wear them.

By R

August 24, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Does anyone else think the NAACP is today’s KKK?

By Tim

August 24, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

I have an idea. When you go to Atlanta, wear your pants like Erkle.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By Elaine Hammond

August 24, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

My name is Elaine Hammond,I am 56 years old.I do think there should be a law against saggy pants;but before that happen.Why not let each parent of each son or daughter wear them their selves.At least thay will know what the public sees.It is my opinion that it’s rebellious, lack of masculinity and for the women it shows they lack self esteem in them selves.What do the parents think? Are they for or against the law being passed to lock up saggy pants wearers and young ladies who show their bras and thongs.this generation of young people are very disrespectful,vulgar,they cuss and don’t care who hear’s them.What really is my pet peeve is the young ladies who wants to be men wearing saggy pants.Now that’s no joke.I do pray for this generation of young people that they will survive.

By R

August 24, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

It’s not all about the saggy pants guys and girls, its about showing your under garments or indecent areas in “public”. You can wear baggy pants, just not with your a* showing. It’s the same concept that you are not allowed to show your bare a* in public “with” our “without” pants on.

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

August 24, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

Necie… I didn’t say a word about all baggy rears being criminals. I said they are IDIOTS.

By Collegeparkcutie

August 24, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Is this what our elected officials do on a daily basis? Make up stupid ordinaces about fashion. Isn’t this still America? Do we not have the right to wear what we want, when we want? Is this honestly how we want the police to spend their shifts? Instead of catching “real criminals” thay spend their time being the fashion police. If this gang problem- address the gangs. If this is about drug dealers- address the drug dealers. But this seemslike a deliberate attempt to bring down the hip hop culture. That is where this fad started. It derived from prision attire but hip hop made it fashionable. People feel like this is a race issue because everyone knows that hip hop is synomonous with Blacks.

Long story short………… We have the right to look stupid if you want. If you don’t like the way I look……..STOP LOOKING!

By A

August 24, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

you no what - let people dress the way they want to. who freakin cares! this is a FREE country right?

By putemallonanisland

August 24, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Saggin’ is far from cool. You know what would be really funny? What if child molesters were known for wearing sagging pants? Guess the style would change! What if being a thug involved dressing like a clown complete with make-up? Thugs would do it. Idiots. I’m sick of hearing about it. Yes it profiles people. But a wise boss of mine once said “it is what it is”. I constantly worried about what’s under the 5XL t-shirt on the 105 pound thug. Is that one of his 6 cell phones (cause he’s a baller) or is it a pistol or knife? Why do so many of these thugs HAVE to act suspicious. Why not just live and be happy. I don’t care what kind of respect you think I’m going to give will do for your life. I would ignore you completely in life if you didn’t stink or were standing so close to me in line at the store or atm that you should take me to dinner first.
Want to know why I’m moving NORTH (GA)? To get away from the ignorance, bling, waste, chewin’, welfare, rims, thugs, a$$-backwards thinking of Atlanta. Vick kills dogs and the NAACP pulls the race card. That’s ignorance at it’s best. A human killed a canine. Is that better for you morons out there???? Where’s the ACLU to protect the NAACP? Morons.
It is what it is people. Until certain parts of society get their acts together and stop the “bucket of crabs” action going on in their circles, they’ll never get anywhere nor will we get rid of “differences”.

By Rusty

August 24, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

I think the original offense concerned was not “saggy pants” but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thong’ underwear, AND boxer shorts, among other things. These items can be seen hanging out, regardless of said pants being “saggy” or not! I tend to agree, that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By Rusty

August 24, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

I think the original offense concerned was not “saggy pants” but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thong’ underwear, AND boxer shorts, among other things. These items can be seen hanging out, regardless of said pants being “saggy” or not! I tend to agree, that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By Rusty

August 24, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

I think the original offense concerned was not “saggy pants” but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thong’ underwear, AND boxer shorts, among other things. These items can be seen hanging out, regardless of said pants being “saggy” or not! I tend to agree, that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By Christi

August 24, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Then there are the robbers who have dropped their guns to grab their britches……..

By Rusty

August 24, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

I think the original offense concerned was not “saggy pants” but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thong’ underwear, AND boxer shorts, among other things. These items can be seen hanging out, regardless of said pants being “saggy” or not! I tend to agree, that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By usarick

August 24, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

As a police officer I think this is about the stupidest law i have ever heard of. I have more important things to worry about than how low a person wears his pants be he white or black. Yes I have chased both and will continue to do so when the law is broken but not because of thier choice of fashion. With all that is happening in this world today dont we have more important things to deal with than this.

By usarick

August 24, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

As a police officer I think this is about the stupidest law i have ever heard of. I have more important things to worry about than how low a person wears his pants be he white or black. Yes I have chased both and will continue to do so when the law is broken but not because of thier choice of fashion. With all that is happening in this world today dont we have more important things to deal with than this.

By usarick

August 24, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

As a police officer I think this is about the stupidest law i have ever heard of. I have more important things to worry about than how low a person wears his pants be he white or black. Yes I have chased both and will continue to do so when the law is broken but not because of thier choice of fashion. With all that is happening in this world today dont we have more important things to deal with than this.

By AD

August 24, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Sagging pants + crooked hat + sunglasses inside + improper grammar at 17 = Cool

Same guy at 25 = broke

Same guy at 35 = broke and blaming the government for holding him down

Comical, but kind of sad…they just don’t get it

By tams

August 24, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

Their pants people.All generations have went through fads.Leave it alone.Not everyones a thug who wears baggy jeans.WTF bringing out the race card.When is this race garbage gonna stop.

By JB

August 24, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

What next, cleavage? Hell no.

J

By Rusty

August 24, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

I believe that the original offense mentioned was not about “saggy pants”, but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thongs’ AND boxer shorts, among others things. These items could be visible, even if said pants are “saggy”, or not! I tend to agree that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By Ruth

August 24, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

I believe that the original offense mentioned was not about “saggy pants”, but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thongs’ AND boxer shorts, among others things. These items could be visible, even if said pants are “saggy”, or not! I tend to agree that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By P Sebree

August 24, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

I think everyone misses the main point. The point being overlooked is Girls & Women. Believe me or not, there are plently of them that really love to see a man wearing saggy a* pants. If you don’t believe it then why aren’t these guys single? You kno these ladies love them some thugs….I’m just keepin it real, from Indianapolis…Go Colts!

By Ruth

August 24, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this

I believe that the original offense mentioned was not about “saggy pants”, but rather underwear (male or female) being seen OUTSIDE your clothes. This would apparently include ‘thongs’ AND boxer shorts, among others things. These items could be visible, even if said pants are “saggy”, or not! I tend to agree that UNDERWEAR belongs UNDERNEATH!

By Learning_New_Things

August 24, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I learned something new this week: when they are “saggin” they are mading a statement about “who they are.” Look at “saggin” backwards….

By Allison

August 24, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

My brother hired a relative of a freind to work for him in his landscaping business. The young man couldnt handle the equipment safely because he was too busy holding up his pants. When he was told that he had to wear a belt, he said it was against his rights to wear a belt and my brother was picking on him. My brother exercised his right to fire someone who obviously didnt want to work.

By Allison

August 24, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

My brother hired a relative of a freind to work for him in his landscaping business. The young man couldnt handle the equipment safely because he was too busy holding up his pants. When he was told that he had to wear a belt, he said it was against his rights to wear a belt and my brother was picking on him. My brother exercised his right to fire someone who obviously didnt want to work.

By Derek

August 24, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

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Saggy Pants Look Stupid …

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By Jason

August 24, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

You can also use saggy pants as impromptu ankle chains. I went to a domestic once where I arrested a teenager. He resisted on the way out to the car. Another officer and I took him to the ground, and we caught the pants with our boots, and pushed them down to his ankles to keep him from running or kicking. It worked long enough for us to get some real ankle chains on him.

By DJ

August 24, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

This is not about race. It is about class or lack there of. No young man who has any respect for himself would adopt a look that emulates someone in prison. Don’t blame the white people for keeping you down, put the blame where it belongs, on yourself.

By Yeah

August 24, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

Blacks sagging should be punished… whites that are sagging should be punished much worse because they shouldnt be looking up to blacks like that.

By NIG-GRO

August 24, 2007 10:53 PM | Link to this

I roll my right pants leg up and I let my pants hang low, nothing wrong with that.

By Az

August 24, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this

We don’t need a law against this.

All we need to do is just start pointing and laughing at the idiots. In public. Public humiliation is a great tool.

After all…what are they going to do? Come running after you? ;-) They’ll get about 15 feet and fall on their face while trying to clutch their “junk”.

I don’t care what colour your skin is…you look like a bloody moron.

-Az

By Liberal Drive-by

August 25, 2007 12:31 AM | Link to this

Lower the pants, lower the IQ.

By Sherri Frey

August 25, 2007 2:55 AM | Link to this

I am so laughing at this string! Thanks Steve.

I live in Tucson AZ now after 45 years born and raised in Atlanta. My first culture shock was the lack of blacks here. We have Mexicans of course.

They are Saggin here too, all ethnic groups. My grandsons do it! I hate the look. This fashion is over! it has lived its life. The whole GANG thing needs to get a grip.

Still laffin! I look so forward to your blog, Steve.

By Cojone

August 25, 2007 7:30 AM | Link to this

The SS force and its chief flack needs to be more concerned about improperly incarcerating people who have already paid their fines. What with Atlanta coppers gunning down old ladies and then lying their blue-bellied heads off, the SS kops make a good team.

By Freudian Slips

August 25, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

Vick pled guilty to a reduced charge of violating the saggy pants ordinance, but his sentence was suspended cause it were the dingo what pulled his pants down.

By Stop Being Ignorant

August 25, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

I don’t think it’s the kids wearing the low riding pants that are the problem, it’s all the ignorant people that want a law passed for every thing they do not approve of. Grow up people, you are supposedly adults. Do you need government to hold your hand and manage everything you can and cannot do by creating a law. If it is not hurting you, why would you want the government to step in and pass a law. What happens when they decide you can no longer wear anything with blue or white in it because it is too bright and may be too excitable and causeviolence. Should they pass a law for that too? Let’s pick our battles and ask ourselves, will it really hurt me or my family!

By Sharon

August 25, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this

The “sagging” trend reportedly started in men’s prisons where gay men exposed their buttocks as an advertisement that they wanted sex from other inmates. Why this trend spread outside the prisons among heterosexual men is proof that we definately need better role models. Anyone who tries to “play the race card” on this issue is correct. This was started by African-Americans and spread in their culture by rappers and others. Many people have more taste than to look like gay men in prison, many do not. It is simple…. this was started by blacks, promoted by blacks, and has spread to whites, latinos, and others who choose to be “wiggers”. If the children and adults that are “sagging” had a more positive self image, they would not have to be followers of these sad trends, trying to be part of the crowd… they would be proud to stand as individuals with lives of purpose. To pass another law that cannot be enforced is ridiculous. For black leaders and others to promote good taste in their culture makes sense. Talk it up Atlanta…. tell these young people how trashy they look, how others don’t want to see their pants belted under their buttocks held up by their “package”, and ask these men if they are actually advertising for gay sex. What message are they trying to send by “sagging?” I think a law should be passed requiring each home to “have a mirror” so no one walks out of their house looking like gay prisoners. If they cannot afford a mirror, then they can apply for a voucher to be given a free mirror by the government.

By What a laugh

August 25, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Anyone notice the connection between the saggin’ supporters and their spelling and grammar?

A Councilman, not a police officer, introduced this. And, he is black - oh NO!

Anybody else interested in investing in a belt company if this law is passed?

By a parent

August 25, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

Who