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RBSinTo

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I hate rubber boots
« on: October 29, 2016, 19:44:39 »
Taken earlier this summer at Nathan Phillip's Square in front of the Toronto City Hall.
While walking around the square I came across a man obviously making a statement with his attire and tee-shirt.
While I think the message was clean, concise and on point, I have no idea what exactly he was trying to say.
But he was kind enough to let me grab a quick informal portrait.
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Bjørn Rørslett

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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2016, 20:47:39 »
The story and portrait are interesting.

I didn't "get" the underlying message either.
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2016, 22:29:22 »
This is the guy I'd like to spend this night in a pub with.
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2016, 02:13:05 »
Robert, I don't get the message either.  I regularly wear rubber boots and I find them to be very comfortable and kind to ones feet.  Using them with heavy socks is advisable.

I reckon that you could be right Frank.

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 29, 2016, 22:29:22
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2016, 10:38:41 »
I do not want to take this thread to the gutter but in my youth ' rubber boots ' were an euphemism for products purchased when the barber leaned over and asked " do you need anything for the weekend sir ? " 😎
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2016, 11:04:34 »
You captured a nice smile!

I guess he is trying to protect animals?
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2016, 13:47:26 »
Either that or he doesn't like using condoms!
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2016, 15:44:13 »
The big question is why? I used mine today and they keept me dry. They fullfilled their intention :) The picture sure make me wonder if the reason he hates them is that he is using them as walkaround shoes in the city😎
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2016, 15:54:29 »
In retrospect, I think the subject is just having a bit of fun with his attire and message.
Nothing more.
I really don't feel there is any deep, underlying meaning that requires a great deal of thought to grasp.
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Re: I hate rubber boots
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2016, 16:46:01 »
Quote from: Akira on October 30, 2016, 11:04:34
You captured a nice smile!

I guess he is trying to protect animals?

Oh, I mixed up "rubber" with "leather"!  My comment made no sense!  Stupid me!  :-[ :o :-[ :(
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