Thongs and Thonging
January 4th 2007 10:31
Welcome to the Thongs & Thonging blog, the newsletter for the thong-appreciator. We hope that the following will provide you with useful information, witty anecdotal entertainment, and a genuine zest for thonging about.
MISCONCEPTIONS
Say the word ‘thong’ to a foreigner and they may will think you are speaking about underwear! (Crazy, I know). In fact, thongs are often incorrectly referred to overseas as ‘flip-flops’ or some other nonsensical name. Here’s what one thonger had to say…
“What country are you in? When you go down to Big W what do you buy for your feet? Thongs. G-Strings are what you wear on your bum.” – Jon, truck-driver, 25.
IN FASHION
All you fashion-heads out there can now relax, as you can see from above someone has finally gone to the trouble of creating a thong that caters for the more socialite-friendly lady. Yes, they’re high-heel thongs. Now no one has an excuse not to partake.
THONG TALK
“They are the most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet, yet with the right look, stylish with the correct clothing” – Terry, cabinet-maker, 27
“Thongs are tops because you can get into the pub with practically bare feet. That thin sliver of material that makes my bare feet socially acceptable to the snobby public.” – Jon, truck-driver, 25
“They’re conveniently cool. I actually have a pair of thongs tucked under the seat of my car in case you get in a situation where you go up to the beach or are too lazy and going up to the corner shop” – Colden, sheet-metal worker, 25
“I like to wear my fishnets and lace-up boots, but I find there’s nothing kinkier than putting on some spotted thongs and parading around the bedroom” – Nicole, retail, 21
“It’s the closest you can get to wearing no shoes” – Denis, maths-teacher, 53
THONG-REVIEWS
I bought a pair of “Double Pluggers” (they are called “Double Pluggers” as they have two ‘plugs’ in the bottom for extra strength in the strip) from Payless For Shoes for $6.97. They are initially a bit tough in between the toes (see diagram above) But - with a little perseverance – comfort and style can be gained. Happy thonging.
8/10 (Review by Mitchell, plumber, 26)
I bought a rather sterling pair of thongs from Woolies a few years ago for the very impressive price of $5.99. They are equipped with a blue band of colour around the generously thick sole (I call this the Wear Zone, see diagram above) – when the thong has worn down to an extent that the Wear Zone is directly touching the ground you know the thong has had it’s day. A very handy feature. The Woolies thong (also found in Big W) also comes with toe indentations for extra comfort. I checked Big W today and these exact thongs can still be bought for $5.99, you should be able to find them displayed rather prominently right now as summer is still gearing up to it's hotter moments.
9/10 (Review by Luke, bookseller, 26)
THONG-FRIENDLY PUBS
Attention thong fans, if you have had trouble going into pubs wearing your thongs you are not alone – we here at Thongs and Thonging share your pain, and we know many others who do also. To alleviate your pain and suffering we have a compiled a list of some thong-friendly pubs. Enjoy.
THE PEACHTREE – Penrith
THE OVERLANDER – Cambridge Park
THE AUSSIE ARMS – Penrith
THE HENRY LAWSON CLUB – Cambridge Park
THE KINGSWOOD HOTEL – Kingswood
THE GREEN SQUARE – Green Square
THE DUCKS NUTS - Newcastle
MISCONCEPTIONS
Say the word ‘thong’ to a foreigner and they may will think you are speaking about underwear! (Crazy, I know). In fact, thongs are often incorrectly referred to overseas as ‘flip-flops’ or some other nonsensical name. Here’s what one thonger had to say…
“What country are you in? When you go down to Big W what do you buy for your feet? Thongs. G-Strings are what you wear on your bum.” – Jon, truck-driver, 25.
IN FASHION
All you fashion-heads out there can now relax, as you can see from above someone has finally gone to the trouble of creating a thong that caters for the more socialite-friendly lady. Yes, they’re high-heel thongs. Now no one has an excuse not to partake.
THONG TALK
“They are the most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet, yet with the right look, stylish with the correct clothing” – Terry, cabinet-maker, 27
“Thongs are tops because you can get into the pub with practically bare feet. That thin sliver of material that makes my bare feet socially acceptable to the snobby public.” – Jon, truck-driver, 25
“They’re conveniently cool. I actually have a pair of thongs tucked under the seat of my car in case you get in a situation where you go up to the beach or are too lazy and going up to the corner shop” – Colden, sheet-metal worker, 25
“It’s the closest you can get to wearing no shoes” – Denis, maths-teacher, 53
THONG-REVIEWS
I bought a pair of “Double Pluggers” (they are called “Double Pluggers” as they have two ‘plugs’ in the bottom for extra strength in the strip) from Payless For Shoes for $6.97. They are initially a bit tough in between the toes (see diagram above) But - with a little perseverance – comfort and style can be gained. Happy thonging.
8/10 (Review by Mitchell, plumber, 26)
I bought a rather sterling pair of thongs from Woolies a few years ago for the very impressive price of $5.99. They are equipped with a blue band of colour around the generously thick sole (I call this the Wear Zone, see diagram above) – when the thong has worn down to an extent that the Wear Zone is directly touching the ground you know the thong has had it’s day. A very handy feature. The Woolies thong (also found in Big W) also comes with toe indentations for extra comfort. I checked Big W today and these exact thongs can still be bought for $5.99, you should be able to find them displayed rather prominently right now as summer is still gearing up to it's hotter moments.
9/10 (Review by Luke, bookseller, 26)
THONG-FRIENDLY PUBS
Attention thong fans, if you have had trouble going into pubs wearing your thongs you are not alone – we here at Thongs and Thonging share your pain, and we know many others who do also. To alleviate your pain and suffering we have a compiled a list of some thong-friendly pubs. Enjoy.
THE PEACHTREE – Penrith
THE OVERLANDER – Cambridge Park
THE AUSSIE ARMS – Penrith
THE HENRY LAWSON CLUB – Cambridge Park
THE KINGSWOOD HOTEL – Kingswood
THE GREEN SQUARE – Green Square
THE DUCKS NUTS - Newcastle
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Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Those are the thongs I threw out 2 years ago!!
It's okay, keep 'em...I have still have 35 pairs left...no, not the same kind.
Freedom is in my sole.
Comment by Keira
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