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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

A Daytime-Nightmare Downtown Brooklyn, NY


Oh! If you only knew the pain and agony downtown-Brooklyn, NY caused me today. There are definitely do's and don'ts when shopping/browsing on Fulton's shopping area (downtown Brooklyn). The second you walk onto the shopping strip there will be parasite-like men trying to seduce you to either; listen/buy their mix tape or promote some horrible sale for an even more horrible store. These "parasites" will do almost anything to get your attention. They do not care if you're having a phone/in-person conversation, deaf, or, my personal favorite, literally blasting music. The "parasites" will jump in front of you, grab you, walk along side of you, and/or follow you until you curse them out, as I did. In order to prevent being harassed you must be very observant and able to spot the "parasites". Once they are spotted you must cross streets (change sidewalks) within the same feet that you'd blinker for a turn in your vehicle(100ft). I assure that this method will prevent the "parasites" from trying to suck money out your pockets.

Now, stores like THIS is what drives me insane! How can you sell wedding and church attire in the same exact store as fake/cheap jewelery? I don't know of you can notice but look very closely to the second row(box) of ear-rings...Are those BAMBOO ear-rings? I rest my case! What I sincerely desire to say about this store and stores like this is very obvious. Also, I dare anyone to tell me that THIS is kosher, that THIS is acceptable! Who goes to get jewelery'd up for a wedding, or church for that matter? You do DO NOT "accessorize" a wedding dress! Closed chapter.
Um, does anyone care to explain this madness to me? This brings me to the end of my daytime-nightmare downtown Brooklyn, NY that I unfortunately experienced earlier today. G-Shock watches go for $120 (on average), these FAKE G-Shocks are sold for about 80-dollars. Why would you spend more than half the price on a FAKE watch when you can double it and stay loyal to yourself (purchase the real deal)?! I don't understand how stores like THIS are able to even sell FAKE watches, clothing, sneakers, etc. I can never "fake it, till I make it", I would rather not have it or go broke just to have the authentic item. It's totally different when you purchase a "no-name" brand than if you purposely purchase the fake, impostor, unauthentic one. This is not okay people, we have to stay loyal to ourselves. It's not about anyone being able to say "hey, that's not the real one!", but it is about being true to thy self. This exposes many people's integrity. In conclusion, 3 words; GShock.com.


-Goodnight all

8 comments:

  1. I would rather not have it or go broke just to have the authentic item. It's totally different when you purchase a "no-name" brand than if you purposely purchase the fake, impostor, unauthentic one. This is not okay people, we have to stay loyal to ourselves. It's not about anyone being able to say "hey, that's not the real one!", but it is about being true to thy self.

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  2. That portion I quoted is exactly how I feel! I don't even like hood name brands... Rockafella, akademiks, apple (something), baby phat, etc... If it's not exclusive name brand, it's no name brand... and either way I'm going to make it look fly...

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  3. I'm not big on labels at all but if I do want something that is name brand I will either wait til it goes on sale or I will splurge on the item bcuz I feel as though it will last long. Buying fake things isn't gonna get a person anywhere because if anyone asks they will have to explain themselves as to why they dont have the real thing. If you ain't got it, don't rock it lol

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  4. @Nay: I understand what you mean. I don't like/wear Rocawear, Akademiks, surely not baby Phat..lol..but all those are urban attire in which I don't and never will conform into. I mean if it's something like a shirt by some brand from U.O.(urban Outfitters) and i like it, I'd buy/wear it.

    @Lorraine: "If you ain't got it, don't rock it." ..lol, EXACTLY..either one is going to go broke having it or not have it at all, there's no in-between (fake items)!

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  5. I don't know how you can even do the Fulton St. thing. The way I feel about it is, if you want to hate or look down on black people all you have to do is go down there and you'll have plenty of hateful sustenance to run on.

    And as far as the fake clothes/accessories I fully agree. I don't look down on people who wear no name brands. But you just look silly wearing fake products, and I can't help but judge your character. I wouldn't necessarily say I'm into fashion but I definitely think I'm fly. And if you have style, to an extent name brands are meaningless. I used to get gassed off certain brands. But brands are only meaningful when you can't afford them. Just like you can still dress poorly with a closet full of high end designer clothing. You can manage to be fresh without spending much. Basically put, all fakes show is not only that you can't afford it, and can't accept that fact. but also you don't have enough style to look good within your budget.

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  6. WELL SAID Errol! I don't like to shop downtown or pretty much in Brooklyn at all..because 9:9 you're going to end up looking like everyone else. "Just like you can still dress poorly with a closet full of high end designer clothing." <-- I couldn't have said that any better!

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  7. I think people buy the fake because they figure they can get away with it.

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  8. I agree...cause that's some of the responses I've received "no1 can tell the difference, they won't know." and I've heard that A LOT in Florida, especially in like little towns where a large number of the population isn't aware of labels and/or fashion in a whole...BUT fakes is EVERYWHERE, some people just really don't care. I guess they believe if they're being "real" with their apathy for others acknowledging the item(s) is fake that it's okay, but it's really not! THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION TO IMPERSONATED LABELS!

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