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VRAMdemon

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From what I understand Nike has nothing to do with these shoes. They’re coming from a group called MSCHF, which is basically a group of artists and grifters or whatever. Previous projects include “Jesus shoes” which were Air Jordans with holy water from the River Jordan in the soles and “Birkinstock” sandals, made from real Birkin bags.

Although ... Kristi Noem has clearly solved all of South Dakota’s problems, because thats why she would be on Twitter complaining about "Lil Nas X’s" new line of sneakers.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1376239196709478400

Noem - "Our kids are being told that this kind of product is, not only okay, it's "exclusive." But do you know what's more exclusive? Their God-given eternal soul. We are in a fight for the soul of our nation. We need to fight hard. And we need to fight smart. We have to win."

I’m honestly not sure who is dumber - anyone taking that marketing hype seriously enough to want to buy the shoes or anyone taking that marketing hype seriously enough to believe that they’re actually “Satanic”. But I’m sure the makers are laughing all the way to the bank in either case.

Kristi is scrambling to salvage her conservative standing. She vetoed the Transgender Athlete Bill on the grounds that it should not include college athletics because that could lead to boycotts and got a lesson in how quickly one can go from hero to zero among Trump followers.
 
WelshBloke

WelshBloke

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Viper1j said:
1. Didn't know that that was a "delusion".

2. Yes, I thought that they actually believed that they were worshiping something that existed. Otherwise, what's behind the whole drinking blood and sacrificing virgins thing?
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We gave those two things up ages ago!
After the whole AIDS thing the blood testing got too expensive and... well... have you tried finding a regular source of virgins nowadays!
 
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nakedfrog

nakedfrog

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Noem - "Our kids are being told that this kind of product is, not only okay, it's "exclusive."
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That's plain old capitalism at work, you stupid ninny! You know, the god you ACTUALLY worship with your deeds?
 
pauldun170

pauldun170

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Viper1j said:
I don't get it.
:confused:
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It's fine if you don't get it or find any tangible meaning to it. It's a Brooklyn based Art collective project. Not every piece has to click with people.
However, the fact is, that it did illicit a reaction from you. It upset you enough to post a thread about it.

A good question would be why does some small niche art house project of the month upset you?
Technicalities over "claimed" drop of artist blood?
 
pauldun170

pauldun170

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Viper1j said:
Money fixes most shit.

$1000 sneakers is a lot of money for sneakers.
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Sneaker culture in general is pretty bizarre.
Watching block long lines of people form outside of some NYC shoes store for some limited release sneaker is just....weird.
Apparently the underground market is nuts
 
Viper1j

Viper1j

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nakedfrog said:
Um... do you actually believe that second point is a thing that happens?
Satanism is largely about having a good time and freaking out Christians (with a healthy side of working towards religious freedom, these days).
It's atheism with flair. They don't believe in any god, and logically it follows there's no Satan either.
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Hmm... Ok..

 
Viper1j

Viper1j

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pauldun170 said:
It's fine if you don't get it or find any tangible meaning to it. It's a Brooklyn based Art collective project. Not every piece has to click with people.
However, the fact is, that it did illicit a reaction from you. It upset you enough to post a thread about it.

A good question would be why does some small niche art house project of the month upset you?
Technicalities over "claimed" drop of artist blood?
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You're saying that he gave 666 drops of his OWN blood? :astonished:

Either way, selling human material is still illegal in the United States.
 
pauldun170

pauldun170

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Viper1j said:
You're saying that he gave 666 drops of his OWN blood? :astonished:

Either way, selling human material is still illegal in the United States.
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No
I'm saying I read your own post which clearly states (copy pasted below)
A MSCHF spokesperson said the blood had been provided by members of the art collective, adding: "We love to sacrifice for our art." The group also confirmed to CNN that Nike was "not involved in this in any capacity."
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pauldun170

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Viper1j said:
You're saying that he gave 666 drops of his OWN blood? :astonished:

Either way, selling human material is still illegal in the United States.
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I blame you for me having to look some of this up.
vulvani.com

When period blood turns into art: A photo gallery - Vulvani

When period blood turns into art, a conscious effort is made to engage with one's own menstruation. And the invisible is made visible.
vulvani.com vulvani.com

www.news24.com

Artist creates 'period paintings' using her menstrual blood to help women embrace their cycles | Life

When she looks at her menstrual art or that of any other woman, she feels it as something sacred, alive, pulsating with life and memory.
www.news24.com www.news24.com
 
sdifox

sdifox

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Viper1j said:
Do I need te change my keyboard layout to make a £ ?
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Nope. On gboard long press $ gets you to £, amongst other currencies. On pc just look up the extended ascii code and do alt-numpad number
 
WelshBloke

WelshBloke

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sdifox said:
Nope. On gboard long press $ gets you to £, amongst other currencies. On pc just look up the extended ascii code and do alt-numpad number
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I just press the £ key, a short burst of "Rule Britannia" plays, the Queen pops up and nods approvingly and God's own currency symbol appears.
 
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HomerJS

HomerJS

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Hey Kristi,

What make you think the Satan he worships is any better then the one you worship?
 
Viper1j

Viper1j

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pauldun170 said:
I blame you for me having to look some of this up.
vulvani.com

When period blood turns into art: A photo gallery - Vulvani

When period blood turns into art, a conscious effort is made to engage with one's own menstruation. And the invisible is made visible.
vulvani.com vulvani.com

www.news24.com

Artist creates 'period paintings' using her menstrual blood to help women embrace their cycles | Life

When she looks at her menstrual art or that of any other woman, she feels it as something sacred, alive, pulsating with life and memory.
www.news24.com www.news24.com
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And how much did they get for selling that?

I'm betting less than $1018.
 
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brycejones

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VRAMdemon said:
From what I understand Nike has nothing to do with these shoes. They’re coming from a group called MSCHF, which is basically a group of artists and grifters or whatever. Previous projects include “Jesus shoes” which were Air Jordans with holy water from the River Jordan in the soles and “Birkinstock” sandals, made from real Birkin bags.

Although ... Kristi Noem has clearly solved all of South Dakota’s problems, because thats why she would be on Twitter complaining about "Lil Nas X’s" new line of sneakers.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1376239196709478400

Noem - "Our kids are being told that this kind of product is, not only okay, it's "exclusive." But do you know what's more exclusive? Their God-given eternal soul. We are in a fight for the soul of our nation. We need to fight hard. And we need to fight smart. We have to win."

I’m honestly not sure who is dumber - anyone taking that marketing hype seriously enough to want to buy the shoes or anyone taking that marketing hype seriously enough to believe that they’re actually “Satanic”. But I’m sure the makers are laughing all the way to the bank in either case.

Kristi is scrambling to salvage her conservative standing. She vetoed the Transgender Athlete Bill on the grounds that it should not include college athletics because that could lead to boycotts and got a lesson in how quickly one can go from hero to zero among Trump followers.
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Souls are so important she ensured her state sent more than its fair share to their great reward with horrible covid polices. She doesn't have a moral leg to stand on. Fuck her.
 
Viper1j

Viper1j

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brycejones said:
Souls are so important she ensured her state sent more than its fair share to their great reward with horrible covid polices. She doesn't have a moral leg to stand on. Fuck her.
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Would you?

Fuck her?

All things aside, she's not an unattractive woman.

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pauldun170

pauldun170

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Viper1j said:
And how much did they get for selling that?

I'm betting less than $1018.
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That's a subject change now isn't it.
You brought up the subject of blood.
I'm pointing out that blood in art is a thing.

You're probably going to be super confused if you saw what some sneakers go for.
Some who are into footwear might look at a pair of arthouse sneakers @ $1018 as a bargain.
 
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