[Jason H.]

I've noticed that many African American and Latino men wear sweat pants or nylon pants with one leg down and one leg pulled up above the calf. Why is this?

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[Sheena27949]

who knows? it is just one of those urban/hip-hop fashion foibles. it's a fad, just like tatoos, beaded bracelets, etc.

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[Jessica]

I had heard that this originated in the drug trade as code that the wearer had something to sell. However, when I asked a black friend if it were true or if there was another reason, he said that the rumor was unsubstantiated and that regardless of the origin it is now just a fashionable thing to do.

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[Impressive-Instant21383]

Well, in certain inner-city urban neighborhoods (particularly those of the tri-state area: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvannia, and New England), one pant-leg pulled up was a sign that someone was a 'stick-up kid' (someone into shady activities), but now since hip-hop artists have introduced this style to the masses (via MTV) it's become generalized (meaning 'Johnny White Boy' does it) and somewhat stripped of its initial social significance.

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[Antoinette]

Why do some white teens do this? Why do white teens pierce their faces and die their hair in crayon colors? Why do some blacks? Why do old rockers where tight pants and long hair? What made white people want to where mullet cuts? Why does Winnie the Pooh where a T-shirt and no pants? Why did the chicken cross the the road ? WHO CARES! IT'S JUST A FAD! GET OVER IT!

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[Antoinette]

Why do some white teens do this? Why do white teens pierce their faces and dye their hair in crayon colors? Why do some blacks? Why do old rockers wear tight pants and long hair? What made white people want to wear mullet haircuts? Why does Winnie the Pooh where a t-shirt and no pants? Why did the chicken cross the road? Who cares? It's a fad! Get over it!

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[Mary]

I dont' know the answer to your question, but i for one am getting sick of people getting all defensive about race related questions.

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