[Libby K]

Originally Posted by dlavery

Are we really at the point where the only useful thing we can discuss is Dean's choice in timekeeping apparel? The man has a watch. He uses it to tell time. Do we really care how much it is worth, or who made it? I would be much more interested in what he does, not what he wears.

Next thing you know, someone is going to tell me that Paris Hilton really is an important cultural figure, and we need to pay attention to her.

-dave



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But Dave, Paris Hilton is the COOLEST! I wonder what in the world she's doing right about now...

Seriously though, Dave is right. Everyone that has submitted their $0.02 so far has been right. Yes, we all look up to Dean. However, what he wears, what he drives- all of these things are not important. This is one of those 'useless trappings' of sports and celebrity that FIRST should not attract no matter how much we emulate the sports model. Could you imagine Woodie endorsing Converse, or Dave as a spokesperson for Royal Creations Hawaii? It would just be ridiculous. Why don't we celebrate them for something a little more significant.

Dean is important for what he does and how he contributes to the world, and the type of watch he wears doesn't seem like any sort of significant contribution. As you can probably tell from his wardrobe, he's not exactly into the superficial things like what brand a certain object is, or how much it costs. It's functionality that matters.