# The GAP - a new low in political correctness **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 18, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995 "2009-11-18T03:30:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![dhkendall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dhkendall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dhkendall)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/61 "2009-11-19T18:24:04Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Only on the Dope could we start in talking about political correct war on Xmas and end up with doper _chiquitas_ quacking about being too tall. Gotta love it! Oh, who says this is ended? I, for one, am curious to see where it goes from _here_! ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/62 "2009-11-19T18:26:30Z")
> [@dhkendall](#): > > Oh, who says this is ended? I, for one, am curious to see where it goes from _here_! They did a pretty good job killing the original thread talking abut lanky legs. ---
**Author:** ![Pashnish\_Ewing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8797f3/32.png) [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/63 "2009-11-19T21:04:19Z")
> [@Argent\_Towers](#): > > Even the word “holiday,” as I like to point out, is offensive to those who do not believe in the concept of holiness. Holiday literally means holy day; what if I’m grievously offended at the mention of holiness or holy days? There are lots of atheists out there, you know. We don’t want to hear about your fucking stupid “holy” superstitions. I don’t want to be reminded of the stupid non-existent concept of “holiness” every time I see your advertisements. > > I suggest it be changed to “event day.” Hey, any day I get off from work is as holy as it gets for me! ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/64 "2009-11-19T21:36:47Z")
Attention, all long-legged ladies! [Alloy](http://store.alloy.com/frontpage.do?commTrack=shopNowFromAlloy&incmpid=alloySN) has jeans in **37"** inseam. That’s right: 37". There are many reviews raving that they’re over 6’ and finally they have jeans that are long enough. I personally don’t have this issue, being 5’4", but I always pass this info along to my tall friends. They’re more of a younger clothing store, but they have basic bootcut and trouser jeans along with the trendier styles. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/65 "2009-11-19T21:38:45Z")
> [@Pashnish\_Ewing](#): > > Hey, any day I get off from work is as holy as it gets for me! Heresy! A day off is good, yes, of course. But a day off with pay is sacred! ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/66 "2009-11-19T21:41:21Z")
> [@zweisamkeit](#): > > [Alloy](http://store.alloy.com/frontpage.do?commTrack=shopNowFromAlloy&incmpid=alloySN) has jeans in **37"** inseam. \*\*Oh. [SIZE=“4”]My. GOD.\*\* Please tell the scientists to get cracking on a way for me to have your babies ASAP. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/67 "2009-11-19T22:05:43Z")
> [@zweisamkeit](#): > > [Alloy](http://store.alloy.com/frontpage.do?commTrack=shopNowFromAlloy&incmpid=alloySN) has jeans in **37"** inseam. That’s right: 37". I think I love these people. (Wipes away single tear) ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/68 "2009-11-19T22:09:16Z")
You know what? The guys that smell good and have cute bulges? They’re weird. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/69 "2009-11-19T22:11:30Z")
> [@zweisamkeit](#): > > [Alloy](http://store.alloy.com/frontpage.do?commTrack=shopNowFromAlloy&incmpid=alloySN) has jeans in **37"** inseam. That’s right: 37". There are many reviews raving that they’re over 6’ and finally they have jeans that are long enough. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/70 "2009-11-19T22:26:43Z")
I am totally on their web site buying crap. Right now. ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/71 "2009-11-19T22:51:52Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > I am totally on their web site buying crap. Right now. I have an order confirmation email from 3:54 p.m. CST. 😃 Two pairs of jeans to start, and more on the way if those fit well. Seriously, **zweisamkeit** , you are my new bestest friend ever. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/72 "2009-11-19T22:56:34Z")
Here as well. Who cares that it looks like a futile attempt to reclaim long lost youth. These jeans will be long enough. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/73 "2009-11-20T04:10:05Z")
I would be happy to find jeans in odd lengths. I used to have a 30" inseam, but due to age shrinkage and waistline growth, have gone to a 29. Stores rarely ever carry odd inseam lengths. Apparently they think the entire world has even-numbered leg measurements. So unless I want to special order the damn things, I’m out of luck. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/74 "2009-11-20T05:15:08Z")
Great, now the boards has guys sharing fashion problems. What’s next, ferns? ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/75 "2009-11-20T09:47:42Z")
Not exactly the way I thought this thread would go, but damn if it hasn’t been fun to watch! ---
**Author:** ![spinky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@spinky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spinky)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/76 "2009-11-20T10:22:03Z")
Nobody complaining about that GAP ad can possibly have seen [this ad](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fplj61Y5QME). I am not shitting you, that is a real ad for a real insurance company. Oh, and don’t forget to honk when you drive by Vern Fonk. ---
**Author:** ![Argent\_Towers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/77 "2009-11-20T10:25:36Z")
That is hilarious! Especially the jack-off gesture when he says “RAAAAAAAMADAAAAN!” ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/78 "2009-11-20T15:50:05Z")
I don’t think the gesture is so much masturbatory as…well, perhaps its best to draw a discreet veil over that. Family board, and all. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/79 "2009-11-20T15:51:38Z")
> [@ntucker](#): > > Nobody complaining about that GAP ad can possibly have seen [this ad](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fplj61Y5QME). I am not shitting you, that is a real ad for a real insurance company. > > Oh, and don’t forget to honk when you drive by Vern Fonk. This commercial is creepy as shit! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gap-a-new-low-in-political-correctness/517995/80 "2009-11-20T15:53:12Z")
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