I went to Funkfest 2004 on Saturday evening and getting in was a pain in the ass. Usually, when I show up with a serious camera and a bag full of gear and mention the ‘Buzz, people respond with, “thanks for coming.” The more media savvy individuals say “thanks for coming, here are some drink tickets.”

Soon after arriving, I ran into a hopelessly dorky guy wearing red chinos with a plaid shirt. I think he was going for the preppy look. Regrettably, he reminded me of an older and white version of Urkel, without the suspenders. The genius at J. Crew who came up with the idea of red pants for men should be fired. Even paired with a decent shirt, they look juvenile.

In related news, it appears that the maternity wear look has made it to the Dirty South. There was one sighting of an unfortunate woman wearing a skirt thing over jeans. There are sick perverts who are turned on by pregnant women, and I know this thanks to a most unfortunate Kazaa incident, but they are at home downloading internet porn. Not out at events. So save the maternity wear for when you are knocked up.