No Laces Day Feedback
So then. I started the Facebook group "Don't Tie Your Shoes Like Denard Robinson Day" late Saturday night, and over 7,000 people apparently agreed that it was a good idea. I think it would be good to organize this again, but maybe it would be better to do it on the Friday before big games? What think you, MGoFaithful? It would be a good way to build the hype the day / night before.
EDIT: Based on the success of today, I went ahead and created one for Friday, October 1st (the day before Indiana, the first Big Ten game.) If you think it's a good idea, here you go: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108443599214888 If not, carry on.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:09 AM ^
It was great.
In fact so great Little Brother decided to mimic us. Silly Spartans, don't they know that mimicry is the greatest form of flattery? Always trying to be like us...
September 14th, 2010 at 12:47 AM ^
I think with something like this you have to be careful not to overdue it. Change the date to the Friday before the MSU game.
September 14th, 2010 at 8:45 AM ^
That's where they keep the old copies of Ye Olde Gentlemen's Monthly.
September 14th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
Serious petticoat action. And Miss July isn't wearing a slip; you can almost completely make out the outline of her legs through her ankle-length skirt.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:09 AM ^
It's only funny the first time.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:11 AM ^
egreed
September 14th, 2010 at 12:11 AM ^
I tried going all through today without my laces tied. I made it about 2 minutes. Too uncomfortable, and working in a warehouse, kind of dangerous.
Denard is a trooper for pulling this off.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:14 AM ^
Heh, that doesn't sound like a good idea. I made it through the day, but as a student, I was mostly sitting. Biking was difficult, though.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:16 AM ^
September 14th, 2010 at 2:27 AM ^
You were faster.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:19 AM ^
Working in an engineering office, my boss told me that my untied shoes was "very unprofessional" but I didn't care. Rocked the untied shoes all day. Other co-workers loved it especially when they got the full scoop. Anything I can do to represent the Leaders and the Best...
September 14th, 2010 at 12:21 AM ^
Hell, I'm doing the whole week after a win. Especially after a win of this magnitude. Since I walk around with my shoes barely tied (leave'em loose and tie the smallest bow possible), this is not a problem for me.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:26 AM ^
Walked all about my very non-football campus with untied shoes today. I got to explain the matter to a lot of confused folks, but they all seemed pretty amused with the story, which I launched into at the slightest provocation.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:28 AM ^
Noticeably quicker. Brewed all day, laces loose.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:30 AM ^
I fully represented here at Purdue. My friend's caught on, but none of the other people here did. Thank God my laces didn't get caught in my bike!
September 14th, 2010 at 12:35 AM ^
In honor of Denard I will never tie them again.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:37 AM ^
That's a big statement.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:42 AM ^
There were more untied shoes on Central Campus than there were on North Campus.
September 14th, 2010 at 1:16 AM ^
Somehow, I am not surprised by this and I feel like I can say this being an engineering student.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:45 AM ^
Until I played racquetball (I didn't want to die, so yea). I also agree with the above sentiment: it was great, but likely a one-and-done deal. Loved it this time though!
Oh, and I saw about 5 people today participating, but sadly, none of my genetics students did it (needless to say, they're failing now).
September 14th, 2010 at 12:14 PM ^
this is one and done. it is still freakin awesome to see the postings and so many "All in for Michigan" fans having fun, literally all around the country and the world.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:46 AM ^
... consisted of untieing roughly 50% of the men's athletic shoes at a Kohl's in Seattle, while waiting for my wife and mother-in-law to finish shopping for women's clothing. I had to stop at 50% when caught by my father-in-law, who doesn't speak a lick of English. Try explaining that to a 55 year old Moldovian man who already thinks you're a little weird.
So, yeah, you've got the pacific northwest's support.
September 14th, 2010 at 2:29 AM ^
Yes, it's official.
September 14th, 2010 at 1:06 AM ^
Represented the day in Hikone, Japan. So, we've got Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Anyone in the Southern?
September 14th, 2010 at 1:14 AM ^
September 14th, 2010 at 1:35 AM ^
and then I thought "you can really only trip on your inside laces" so I tucked them under the laces. Awesome
September 14th, 2010 at 1:49 AM ^
I'm still rockin the untied shoes on my overnight shift. I might keep them untied until we lose.
September 14th, 2010 at 6:43 AM ^
Now all we need to do is purchase a giant velcro strap and hope that it keeps people from ripping our shoes off
September 14th, 2010 at 6:59 AM ^
I have been rocking the no laces look since i was 5. Ask my parents they hate it.
September 14th, 2010 at 8:43 AM ^
apparently the event has gotten national recognition...
per an article in the USA Today:
"Distractions exist, though, including from a group of students who created "Shoes Untied in Honor of Denard Robinson Day," on Monday. He played in high school with his laces untied, keeping his shoes tight with Velcro."
September 14th, 2010 at 8:45 AM ^
Went all day without the laces, except while I was golfing. Got mocked by Penn State friends, but I think they're scared.
September 14th, 2010 at 8:50 AM ^
Jealousy and fear will make people act strangely
September 14th, 2010 at 8:51 AM ^
I've permanently switch to loafers at work. No shoelaces for me.
September 14th, 2010 at 9:17 AM ^
I work from home in Columbus, but made a trip to Meijer and mentally dared everyone there to inform me that my shoes were untied, with the intention of thanking them for noticing. No such luck - yet...
September 14th, 2010 at 9:25 AM ^
To do it again before Indiana waters down its meaning. Having a "Shoelace day" before MSU admits to more of a rivalry there than I am comfortable with. I say wait for OSU.
September 14th, 2010 at 10:29 AM ^
i am sure most of my kids do not know about DRob (i am a k - 5 PE teacher). however, as i was facilitating our districts jump rope test today many of my kids had thier shoelaces untied (which is definitely like most any other day). which was quiet funny to me as each time i saw shoelaces untied i thought of DRob and the state of M football! GO BLUE!