I wrote a "controversial" and "important" story in the Globe yesterday that got some pretty heated reactions. It's about a spate of newly opened bars who are trying to get dudes to step up their clothes game. Naturally, no one likes to be told what to do, so a lot of babies R MAD.
Am I mad myself? I'm not sure anymore. I went into the story thinking it would be a screed against the idea, but maybe we don't need more bros in bro jerseys out at bro bars around here.
Check it out. Definitely read the comments too, especially the guy who's blaming this on socialism somehow. There's always that guy. on my Facebook about it as well.
In Boston, where pulling on a clean Brady jersey counts as dressing up for a lot of guys, it’s no surprise that our sartorial reputation is regularly maligned. Last summer GQ magazine placed the city atop its worst-dressed list, dubbing Boston “America’s Bad-Taste Storm Sewer.” Things may be looking up, however, as this year Travel and Leisure ranked us 18th on its own worst-dressed list. Progress.
A handful of restaurant and bar owners around the city are trying to nudge that trend in the right direction. At new night life spots like the Emerald Lounge in the Revere Hotel, as well as the upscale Gem and Empire, they’re putting their feet down when it comes to what customers are putting on their feet — and what they’re wearing....more
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3 comments:
fuck you
that seems a little drastic.
don't take it personally.
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