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I'm posting this to get everyone's take on the situation. This reminds me of a post about footwear at a college graduation. I personally wouldn't wear them for a photo at the White House with the stupid man. Would you wear them for a photo with the president? Reminder...the picture would be posted on the school's website.

Team Sparks Flap Over Flip-Flops at White House



CHICAGO (July 19) - There's a flip-flop controversy at the White House, and this one has nothing to do with President Bush and John Kerry.

A photo of Northwestern University's national championship women's lacrosse team, taken during the athletes' visit to the White House last week, shows four of the nine women in the front row wearing flip-flop sandals along with their dresses and skirts.

The choice of footwear has prompted a mini-controversy - a flip-flop flap, if you will.

A front-page story in the Chicago Tribune included the headline ''YOU WORE FLIP-FLOPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE?!'' inspired by an e-mail sent to player Kate Darmody from her older brother after he saw the photo on the team's Web site.

Family members of other players expressed similar dismay, insisting the summer footwear staple was too casual for a visit with the president.

''Don't even ask me about the flip-flops,'' said the mother of player Aly Josephs. ''It mortified me.''

During an appearance Monday on NBC's ''Today,'' Darmody and teammate Shelby Chlopak said players planned to auction off the flip-flops they wore to the White House, with the proceeds to go toward a fund for a 10-year-old girl with a brain tumor.

The women have defended their attire, arguing they wore a dressier version of the casual sandal.

''Nobody was wearing old beach flip-flops,'' said Josephs, who wore a $16 brown pair with rhinestones.

Darmody, 22, added: ''I tried to think of something that would go well with my outfit and at the same time not be that uncomfortable. But at the same time not disrespect the White House.''

In 2001, Bush's daughter Jenna, then 19, wore black flip-flops in court, along with pink capri pants and a sleeveless black shirt, when she pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol.

The term ''flip-flop'' was used heavily during last fall's presidential debates when Bush repeatedly accused Democratic opponent Kerry of switching positions on issues.

07/18/05 12:17 EDT

Well for people with foot problems like me, I can't knock it, but I can say there are more stylish pairs with gemstones and diamoniques that would look much better!

IU wouldn't do it to myself even though it's for a pic with that ass. But hey maybe they all had foot problems

I think that flip flops are only appropriate for the beach and going home from getting a pedicure. Just tacky if you wear them anywhere else (especially to the White House).
I'm surprised none of them wore those chinese slip ons

they all look pretty tacky wearing flip flops in that type of setting. just no class, regardless of the fact that the jackass was in the picture, that setting calls for some SHOES not damn flip flops. then again, white people does wear them everywhere like they were dress shoes or something.

Ridiculous. Flip flops are totally unacceptable for that setting. If they were looking for comfort, they could have worn ballet flats or something. Anyways, look at the kind of people in the photo. Ain`t no black people up in there.

bottom line......they have no class

i coulda been one of dem gurls

but since my mother know i'm such a "plain jane" she woulda have mih pick out what to wear, and make sure i eh embarass she!!

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Someone should've told them ahead of time. Because common sense is not common after all.

I wouldn't wear flip flops to the White House even if it is to take a pic with Dumbya. There are many dressy, stylish, comfortable sandals out there they can wear. I should know I have an ankle that can flare up any time, one occasion being my cousin's wedding of which I was a bridesmaid. Did I not find the perfect mid heeled sandal in Gulf City mall. If I could find one there, they can find one in the Mid-west.

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I cyah believe people have time to debate what people have on in a picture with de president...and to boot not only do normal folks have time but a journalist also took time to investigate and write this story...yet none of dem have time to investigate and report about and debate the excessive amount of bachannal being initiated by de blasted dumb dumb n de center...fyah bun dat blasted lying cheat...steups...who da fack really cares what de gyal and dem wearing...dey mighta had some long ass tour and plenty walking to do...what de fack eva...dey coulda been barefoot for all I care...let him buy dem some new shoes with all de money he tiefing from people if it's oh so important