Zubaz or Crocs

I had the good fortune of attending a Colts game this weekend. It makes my second visit to the Oil Can this year. The game was great, but when I was leaving I almost stumbled down the stairs in pure fear. I witnessed three different people (not together mind you) all wearing Zubaz clothing articles. For those who don't know or recall what that is, I have posted a photo reminder here on the page. Now, first of all - before you go knocking Indianapolis, I am going to stop you in your tracks. I have seen Zubaz at several different NFL venues, from Atlanta to Tampa to St. Louis. So, believe me, it's an epidemic and considering it started in the early '90s, I has gone on far too long.

Anyway, my question for you is not whether you like Zubaz or not. You are reading the FFF blog, so let's assume you have some sense of the world and do not like them. My question is this: Which is a greater mark against the United States fashion industry - Zubaz or Crocs?

My problem with Crocs existed long before the escalator incidents started costing people limbs. At that point, I actually hoped the government would step in and make these ugly pieces of plastic waste completely illegal. My problem with crocs is that I am truly concerned that there are Dutch tourist that are taking them back home as souvenirs from their trip to the states. Like so many American families with little wooden Dutch shoes in their homes, somewhere in Holland exist a family with a pair of Crocs on their coffee table with a Colts logo on top and a 'I heart NY' button stuck in one of the air holes meant to let the stinky plastic smell escape from your feet. Think about it.