Two recent columns at Slate answered two seldom asked fashion questions…

1. Why do girls wear flip-flops to The White House? Answer: Because they don't think it makes them look like they just walked out of the shower. I suppose I'm old-fashioned to think the flip-flop shoed girls in this picture look sillier than Bush holding two lacrosse sticks, but I'm with the brother in the article…”YOU WORE FLIP-FLOPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE???!!!”
2. Why are jockstraps out of style? Answer: Because they're fugly, uncomfortable, and serve no purpose.