Minnesota Educators Want to Ban Axe Body Spray
For almost a decade, men ages 14-25 have enjoyed the awesome transformational power of Axe Body Spray -- the only body spray with the ability to morph a sweaty, stinky, pimple-faced loser into a chiseled, confident, girl-getting machine in seconds. In Minnesota, however, school district officials wants to turn back the clock by banning the miracle potion. They say the man-spray has been abused and the aerosol stench is a hazard for students and faculty.
Of course, there doesn't seem to be any real evidence to link the use -- or overuse -- of Axe to allergy symptoms or headaches, but that hasn't stopped the City of Minneapolis School District from trying to ban the stuff. State representative Karen Clark has even proposed a phasing out of all fragrances from public schools.
Has she forgotten the putrid smells of sweaty adolescents? Maybe she needs a reminder of that horrific Eau de Locker Room that Axe covers up so potently.
One concern prompting suburbia to sound the alarms is the idea that Axe Body Spray is somehow enabling teens to adopt poor hygiene habits. Says pediatrician Dr. Charles J. Wibbelsman:
"Some adolescents, often more commonly boys, can have excessive secretions in the form of sweat ... And some male teens really do not see a daily shower as an activity that they wish to take the time to do."Instead of the banning all fragrances, it appears that Minneapolis will resort to an awareness campaign that teaches youngsters moderation in their application of perfumes. Wow, way to equip those teens with the skills they need to succeed in college.
[via TheCut]
Mandals, Murses and Muggs
Sure, male celebs are rich and famous, but does that mean the rules of fashion don't apply to them? Judging by the number of Muggs (man Uggs), Mandals (man sandals), Murses (man bags) and Manpris (man capris) we've spotted on Hollywood hunks, the answer, apparently, is no! Our first culprit: Ben Affleck. Apparently the shoes he was made to wear in his new film Man About Town weren't up to Mr. Affleck's comfort standards. Luckily he had his muggs on hand so he could relax his tootsies between takes.
Gaz Shirley / Bret Thompsett, Pacific Coast News
Party animal, action star, sex symbol, mugg lover? Tough guy Bruce Willis clearly has a softer side.
Westley Hargrave, Splash News
We couldn't care less what's on the feet of most 5-year-olds, but when your mom is fashion icon Victoria Beckham, such a serious fashion crime can't be ignored. Uggs with shorts? Even at his young age Romeo Beckham should know better!
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Rolling Stones' legend Ronnie Wood actually went to a music event in his muggs. Earlier in his career such an un-rock and roll moment could have had a serious impact on Wood's cool cred, but at 6, we're willing to let him off with a warning.
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For Olympian Michael Phelps, it must be hard to get dressed when you're used to wearing a Speedo 24 hours a day. These mandals belong back in Beijing -- by the pool!
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Looks like Hannah Montana's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, tripped in his mandals and ripped a gigantic hole in his jeans. This entire look -- V-neck tee, soul patch and frosted hair -- is enough to make any teen, even Miley, embarrassed to be seen with dad.
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Brad may be a dad, but that's no excuse for this overstuffed murse. Calling George Clooney -- Mr. Pitt needs a weekend with the dudes to break this habit!
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Bono found what he was looking for while on vacation with wife Ali Hewson this summer -- a heinous pair of mulitcolored platform mandals.
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Matthew McConaughey has been spotted all over town with this mega-murse designed by fiance Camila Alves. "I wear her bags daily!" he says. Hey Matt -- the operative word is her!
Splash News
The Hulkster looks badass... until you pan down to his ladylike mandals.
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LedZep, 3-30-2009, 8:12PM
WHAT THE CRAP!!!!!!!!!! AXE IS AWESOME !!!
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