Really? Zubaz? Really?

So, apparently Zubaz are back. Wait -- perhaps I should rephrase that: Zubaz are once again being sold. Because, as I've said so many times I'm sure my friends are sick of it, just because something is for sale does not mean it is back.

If you are one of the few humans on the planet lucky enough to be blissfully unaware of this fashion (lack of fashion?) disaster, allow me to educate you -- and then, please let me come live with you in your Zuba free location.

Zubaz are a type of casual pants sent forth from Hell by the Devil himself invented in the late 1980s and popularized in the early 1990s. They are usually made in a zebra print. They taper. They are horrendous. That's really all you need to know.

If you, for some unknown reason, want to learn more about the horror that is Zuba, you can go to the Wikipedia entry that has immortalized this apparell disaster. Because everyone knows that Wikipedia is the word of God and counts as a reliable source, especially for writing scholarly papers and blogs.

Proponents of Zubaz often defend this ghastly garment by proclaiming, "but they're so comfortable!". To which I say: footie pajamas are also comfortable, but you don't see me hanging out at the food court or tailgate party* wearing them. So please, people. If you must own a pair of Zubaz, show some compassion and decency and keep them at home.

Also, Zubaz confirm my theory that things sold at kiosks really aren't things you should be purchasing.

*These seem to be places where fans of Zubaz tend to congregate (based on my scientific research).