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Hell Yeah: Dec 25, 2012

your rear end is the perfect cum target! :discourse:

# ? Jan 15, 2017 18:31

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# ? May 13, 2024 16:07

gentle pete: Feb 21, 2015; by Nyc_Tattoo

LadyAmbien posted:

I cannot stop laughing at "jack off fun for a bad daddy."

If you can't handle me at my bad daddy, you don't deserve me at my jack off fun

# ? Jan 15, 2017 18:34

King Vidiot: Feb 17, 2007; You think you can take me at Satan's Hollow? Go 'head on!

gentle pete posted:

Spit dripping down my rear end crack would drive me crazy too, it'd be like waterboarding for my butthole.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 18:43

Dr Cheeto: Mar 2, 2013; Wretched Harp

King Vidiot posted:

waterboarding for my butthole.

Dick Cheney just got his first erection in at least a decade.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 18:46

TheKennedys: Sep 23, 2006; By my hand, I will take you from this godforsaken internet

Reading that transcript I'd pictured Dov Charney looking like Rick Perry that time he wore his doofy glasses, until I actually GIS'd him and discovered he looks more like an extremely unkempt Tony Shaloub. Would not.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:26

flick my Mr. Bean: Nov 18, 2014

King Vidiot posted:

Spit dripping down my rear end crack would drive me crazy too, it'd be like waterboarding for my butthole.

I first imagined she was just spitting on his rear end with him on his hands and knees and couldn't remember ever hearing of that being a thing.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:31

Soup du Journey: Mar 20, 2006; by FactsAreUseless

Dr Cheeto posted:

Please stop loving your cats

Bro I'm just pranking them

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:34

Flesh Forge: Jan 31, 2011; LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY DOG

King Vidiot posted:

waterboarding for my butthole.

This here is a good forum name incidentally

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:46

Pick: Jul 19, 2009; Nap Ghost

American Apparel ads are part of the normalization of pedophilia.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:47

The Bananana: May 21, 2008; This is a metaphor, a Christian allegory. The fact that I have to explain to you that Jesus is the Warthog, and the Banana is drepanocytosis is just embarrassing for you.

Pick posted:

American Apparel ads are part of the normalization of pedophilia.

In what way?

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:50

King Vidiot: Feb 17, 2007; You think you can take me at Satan's Hollow? Go 'head on!

Pick posted:

American Apparel ads are part of the normalization of pedophilia.

They're a lot of things, including kinda creepy, but I don't see what's pedophillic about 20-something grown women wearing leg warmers. Unless it's just the Dov Charney connection.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:52

Blue Train: Jun 17, 2012

I'm sure it's going to be a variation on they look young or are skinny and small boobs or smth

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:52

flick my Mr. Bean: Nov 18, 2014

I dunno that girl in the ad could pass for pretty drat young.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:56

Lawrence Gilchrist: Mar 31, 2010

LadyAmbien posted:

I cannot stop laughing at "jack off fun for a bad daddy."

Pretty sure that was the title of the megathread made when that photo was released

# ? Jan 15, 2017 19:58

Cursed Lumberjack: Nov 14, 2006; A rather unfortunate logger indeed.

'Jack off fun for bad daddy' is the kind of thing that would be a title for a 13 second clip in the Related Videos of a third rate tube site

# ? Jan 15, 2017 21:12

Infidel Castro: Jun 8, 2010; Again and again
Your face reminds me of a bleak future
Despite the absence of hope
I give you this sacrifice

Cursed Lumberjack posted:

'Jack off fun for bad daddy' is the kind of thing that would be a title for a 13 second clip in the Related Videos of a third rate tube site

That, or an email spam subject line for a malware infested Thai porn site.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 21:15

myDad: Jan 20, 2010; ce n'est pas ma m�re; College Slice

gentle pete posted:

If you can't handle me at my bad daddy, you don't deserve me at my jack off fun

# ? Jan 15, 2017 21:49

rocket_man38: Jan 23, 2006; My life is a barrel o' fun!!

Oh no, now where will rich college kids buy clothes close to campus?

# ? Jan 15, 2017 22:20

butterbar: Dec 14, 2016; If I'm posting while Quick Draw McGraw is on probation report me for my permaban!

TheKennedys posted:

Reading that transcript I'd pictured Dov Charney looking like Rick Perry that time he wore his doofy glasses, until I actually GIS'd him and discovered he looks more like an extremely unkempt Tony Shaloub. Would not.

Pick posted:

American Apparel ads are part of the normalization of pedophilia.

He looks like a muppet version of woody allen

# ? Jan 15, 2017 22:26

The Bananana: May 21, 2008; This is a metaphor, a Christian allegory. The fact that I have to explain to you that Jesus is the Warthog, and the Banana is drepanocytosis is just embarrassing for you.

rocket_man38 posted:

Oh no, now where will rich college kids buy clothes close to campus?

Hmm... I do feel like i remember there being an American Apparel like... right across the street from UT. Lol.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 22:30

VendaGoat: Nov 1, 2005

butterbar posted:

He looks like a muppet version of woody allen

# ? Jan 15, 2017 22:32

butterbar: Dec 14, 2016; If I'm posting while Quick Draw McGraw is on probation report me for my permaban!

Quick Draw McGraw posted:

VendaGoat posted:

# ? Jan 15, 2017 22:33

pants in my pants: Aug 18, 2009; by Smythe

I like American Apparel plain shirts and hoodies. I'm wearing one of the hoodies now that's kinda falling apart but I've had it forever. I did get a brand new shirt once that had a hem that fell apart like immediately I guess I could have gotten it replaced but I couldn't go to little five at the time without spending at least $100 so I sewed it back up and I still wear it sometimes but I mostly go for American Giant stuff now.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 23:30

stump collector: May 28, 2007

gentle pete posted:

If you can't handle me at my bad daddy, you don't deserve me at my jack off fun

# ? Jan 15, 2017 23:43

King Vidiot: Feb 17, 2007; You think you can take me at Satan's Hollow? Go 'head on!

pants in my pants posted:

I like American Apparel plain shirts and hoodies. I'm wearing one of the hoodies now that's kinda falling apart but I've had it forever. I did get a brand new shirt once that had a hem that fell apart like immediately I guess I could have gotten it replaced but I couldn't go to little five at the time without spending at least $100 so I sewed it back up and I still wear it sometimes but I mostly go for American Giant stuff now.

Their blended-whatever-fabric t shirts were comfortable as hell, but they were designed to get really loose and threadbare after several washings and since I'm not a frail model-thin fuckboi they looked really gross on me and I had to throw them out.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 23:56

whoflungpoop: Sep 9, 2004; With you and the constellations

gentle pete posted:

If you can't handle me at my bad daddy, you don't deserve me at my jack off fun

# ? Jan 16, 2017 00:14

LadyAmbien: Oct 22, 2015

gentle pete posted:

If you can't handle me at my bad daddy, you don't deserve me at my jack off fun

I want this on a shirt.

Also:

quote:

Subject: Grooming- Females

Hi everyone,

Please keep in mind that American Apparel is a retailer that celebrates natural beauty. We encourage employees to feel comfortable in their natural skin and natural state. This aesthetic is a part of the company image; as we do not photoshop our advertisements and our models appear in their natural state, it's important that this image is cohesive in the stores.

a) Makeup is to be kept to a minimal- please take this very seriously. Liquid eyeliner, pencil eyeliner and eyeshadow are advised against; mascara must look very natural (ie. should not be clumpy or a color that does not compliment your skin and haircolor). Blush must not be overdone- should not have glitter or sparkles. Liquid foundation is prohibited (undereye concealer is understandable if it looks natural- ie. not clumpy or caked on, must match your skin tone). Please do not use a shiny gloss on your lips; any lipcolor must be subtle.
b) Eyebrows must not be overplucked. Full eyebrows are very much encouraged. Please do not dye your eyebrows a different color.
c) We encourage long, healthy, natural hair, so please be advised of the following:
-Hair must be kept your natural color.
-Blow-drying hair excessively could cause heat damage, so this is advised against.
-"Bangs" or "fringe" are advised against. It is not part of the direction we're moving in.
d) Jewelry must not be distracting. Please do not wear accessories with another brand's logo on it- this includes watches. No gauges whatsoever. One earring per ear is encouraged. Earrings, necklaces, watches, bracelets, etc. must be simple and tasteful. Please E-mail me or work@americanapparel.net with a photo if you have any questions about a specific piece of jewelry you'd like to wear in the store.

Below are photo examples of staff from around the world as well as photos I've extracted from the website. Managers should circulate these photos and the suggestions I've made to their staff. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can call or E-mail me anytime.

Katherine

From: Katherine Johnson
Sent: Sun 3/28/2010 8:15 AM
To: [AA employees]
Subject: Grooming- Males

Hi everyone,

Males as well as females are expected to exude the understanding of the brand's appreciation for a natural and healthy appearance. Below are a few notes as well as photographic examples that should be circulated to the staff, specifically to male employees.

a) Hair should look natural. Excessive product to the extent of creating stiffness and an unnatural or greasy appearance to your hair is advised against.
b) Eyebrows should be natural. Please do not dye your eyebrows a different color or overpluck them.
c) Males should not wear makeup.
d) Facial hair needs to be kept clean and well groomed. Any mustache or goatee of a contemporary style are advised against.
e) No gauges allowed whatsoever.

Reminders about basic dress code:
a) Button-up shirts must be tucked in to trousers.
b) Sneakers of any style are not allowed. Plain white clean Keds or Keds-like shoes are allowed.
c) Please do not wear any earrings. All accessories and watches must be clean, simple, and tasteful. They cannot distract from the garments.
d) Garments must fit properly. Trousers cannot be too tight or too baggy- and must be clean. Shirts cannot be oversized or too tight. If there is an employee that does not wear garments that fit properly, please contact me ASAP so we can resolve the matter.
e) Belts must be worn with trousers that have belt loops.

Thanks,
Katherine

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:11

nooneofconsequence: Oct 30, 2012; she had tiny Italian boobs.
Well that's my story.

That all seems reasonable.

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:18

resting mitch face: Apr 9, 2005; 5) I hear you.

LadyAmbien posted:

e) Belts must be worn with trousers that have belt loops.

I strongly agree, this should be written into law.

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:18

pants in my pants: Aug 18, 2009; by Smythe

King Vidiot posted:

Their blended-whatever-fabric t shirts were comfortable as hell, but they were designed to get really loose and threadbare after several washings and since I'm not a frail model-thin fuckboi they looked really gross on me and I had to throw them out.

i have a cool old death cab shirt that's printed on an american apparel that i got at a thrift store and it too is worn thin but it's probably 15 years old so whatever. I stopped wearing my Ladytron shirt that's also on an american apparel because I don't want to wear it out either. it's a large anyway so it's too big. anyway my point is I hope someone comes up with a good base for band shirts.

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:21

Khazar-khum: Oct 22, 2008; Cat Army
2nd Battalion

McPhearson posted:

That place was pretty much a sweatshop. I had a meeting at their main site in LA, took the elevator to the top floor where they had this gorgeous showroom room full of hipsters. Afterwards the elevator was broken so we had to take the stairs down, and it was like going into another dimension; as soon as you got into the stairwell the hardwood floors just sort of ended onto unfinished concrete floor, and there were multiple stories entirely filled with lines and lines of old Spanish women on sewing machines. It was super depressing.

How do you think clothes are made? Fairies sitting on rainbows don't wish them together with unicorn hair.

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:41

chumbler: Mar 28, 2010

Inadequate Areolas posted:

I strongly agree, this should be written into law.

I used to think so, but if your pants stay up fine without a belt, who cares?

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:46

The Bananana: May 21, 2008; This is a metaphor, a Christian allegory. The fact that I have to explain to you that Jesus is the Warthog, and the Banana is drepanocytosis is just embarrassing for you.

nooneofconsequence posted:

That all seems reasonable.

Same

# ? Jan 16, 2017 01:47

King Vidiot: Feb 17, 2007; You think you can take me at Satan's Hollow? Go 'head on!

Khazar-khum posted:

How do you think clothes are made? Fairies sitting on rainbows don't wish them together with unicorn hair.

The company's whole "gimmick" was that their clothes weren't made in a sweatshop and/or using underpaid immigrant labor, so apparently that was a lie!