Mock Crocs: Police Stop Man Behaving Sadly
MORE Crocs horror stories as the Sun brings news that the killer footwear can attract police attention.
Having earlier brought you news that crocs can off hospital patients in their beds – rubber on lino produces a static shock that can put paid to respirators and rented TV sets - the spotlight falls on the rubber shoes role in crime.
The fashion police can rest easy. This is no job for the boys in this year’s black, rather the boys in timeless and classic midnight blue.
The Sun looks on as Martin Clunes, star of TV’s Men Behaving Badly, is walking along a road in London’s Soho. The road is wet. Crocs’ wearers may well nod and think they know what occurs next. They have been there.
But Clunes is wise to the perils of the Crocs on wet surfaces and treads carefully.
Says he: “I was walking down the street, slipping all over the place because it was wet and, as I was skidding down the pavement, I clocked on of the riot police.”
Clunes made it to his car. And as he went to drive home a police officer approached.
Says Clunes: “He’d seen me coming down the street, slipping everywhere, and he said, ‘Have you been drinking?’ I’d had one cocktail with a friend I’d met earlier and I said ‘um, oh, er, yes. I have.”
Was Clunes under the influence when he purchased his shoes?
No satisfactory answer. And Clunes is placed in the back of the police van and breathalysed.
The results are returned negative, leading to much head scratching by the constabulary (shod in uniform lace-up black).
And Clunes and his Crocs are free to go about in decent society…
September 7th, 2007 at 11:32 am
I’ve got a pair of these god ugly shoes and man, they have saved my feet big time. Dont care how vile they look, I’ll wear them forever and be damn grateful for it!
September 7th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Do you suppose Clunes’ shoes were orange?
September 8th, 2007 at 12:43 am
My boyfriend bought a pair when we were in the States on holiday last month and wore them all over the resort where we were staying (thankfully not during the evening when we were going to chic restaurants). We both agree they look ridiculous (I won’t have them anywhere near my feet) and that they seem overwhelmingly popular with lesbians. He has agreed them not to wear them round our village now that we are back in Europe (thank God) but will be taking them on holiday again. They were particularly versatile for negotiating breakwaters and stony beaches alike
September 8th, 2007 at 1:02 am
Sam I like green eggs and ham! Jamie, try them! There are some not so hideous ones available now. I’m a convert. I’ve got dodgy heels and the good looking Eco brand footwear or runners will set you back $200 or more - these things are 50 bucks and will survive a nuclear winter!
September 8th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Hahaha Good story! Might get myself a pair of those ugly shoes..!
September 9th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
I must admit to be surprised (shocked in fact) at how dear Mr Clunes was tottering around like someone worse the wear for drink in his crocs…my other half was leaping from (wet) rock to (wet) rock in his on holiday, boasting about his agility and how good the soles’ grip was. Maybe Mr Clunes has worn his out and needs to consider investing in a new pair. As for the ‘men behaving sadly’…there’s no shame in wearing such (deeply unattractive and unflattering) footwear…one has more important issues to focus on once one reaches one’s (and I’m guessing here) late 40s…ouch! (I know, I do apologise for any offence caused!! heehee).
September 9th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Yes Jamie, Crocs do have a very good non slip sole and are perfect for leaping about at the seaside, but it’s the inner area where your foot sits that gets a bit slippery when wet. There are many things that persons OF A CERTAIN AGE would do well not to be seen in, and crocs are not in that group. Here’s some that are: tracky dacks, bike shorts, any footwear made of sheepskin. And g-strings oh my golly gosh who needs bum floss in their dotage eh?
September 10th, 2007 at 8:42 am
I LOVE MY CROCS!
September 10th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
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The new Thermo Rubber (TR) sole is fused with state of the art technology, using a 15 step application process. The resulting bond is even stronger than the foam itself so there is no chance that the TR & the foam will separate. This new hard rubber sole application provides improved grip and protection against rocks and sharp objects.
September 11th, 2007 at 12:59 am
I am wearing nothing but by crocs as I sit at home typing on my computer. Earlier, I did the ironing and vacuuming in a G-string and my crocs….
I am an 81 year old great grandmother.
September 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am
Crocs are fantastic!!! And theyr’e not that hideous, try a pair of jibbitz in them. You can actually get some quite attractive ones now, try http://www.lookatmycrazyshoes.com I don’t see why people have such a problem with these shoes, surely there are more important things to be writing articles about than harmless shoes!!
September 21st, 2007 at 10:42 am
have a look at http://www.lookatmycrazyshoes.com
October 25th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I used to think they were ugly too, but now I am kind of hooked. I have worn Holey Soles and Crocs, both good shoes, but my preference is for BO Shoes hands down http://www.boshoes.eu. Amazingly comfortable and innovative at the same time. I bought mine in Scandinavia. Looking forward to seeing them on the market here soon. I am a glut I know, but these shoes are great.