The Ridiculous History of Macaroni Fashion
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Date: 2022-12-29
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Sublime
I'm dying to know what, if any, etymological connection there is between the macaroni and the African-American slang term of the 70s for a pimp: mack. Pimps have traditionally always been known as the most outlandish dressers imaginable--in their purple suede head-to-toe outfits (hats, shoes, and underwear included)--and the possibility there's a connection between the two terms strikes me as, at least, not impossible. And while the term is long out of date, there WAS a fairly cool blaxploitation film of the period, The Mack, whose central character was just such a fellow. And if you've ever seen or met an old-school pimp you'd be amazed at the work they put in to achieve the desired effect. The nail salons were once full of them!
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I'm dying to know what, if any, etymological connection there is between the macaroni and the African-American slang term of the 70s for a pimp: mack. Pimps have traditionally always been known as the most outlandish dressers imaginable--in their purple suede head-to-toe outfits (hats, shoes, and underwear included)--and the possibility there's a connection between the two terms strikes me as, at least, not impossible. And while the term is long out of date, there WAS a fairly cool blaxploitation film of the period, The Mack, whose central character was just such a fellow. And if you've ever seen or met an old-school pimp you'd be amazed at the work they put in to achieve the desired effect. The nail salons were once full of them!
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Karen
So is it macaroni, avant-garde, Vogue, or clout chasing? People have always showboated.
In the Nether regions, they can borrow equity from a home loan to live rich indebted. In the US, we use credit cards to appear rich indebted. So how did macaroni Molly Boys get they green? I bet the most well-dressed was the most popular person of the night. Imagine partying in ya powdered wig or a corset so tight ya cant sit like at all. Dont you judge my leggings! I gotta wear something nimble to keep up with these ankle grabbers.
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So is it macaroni, avant-garde, Vogue, or clout chasing? People have always showboated.
In the Nether regions, they can borrow equity from a home loan to live rich indebted. In the US, we use credit cards to appear rich indebted. So how did macaroni Molly Boys get they green? I bet the most well-dressed was the most popular person of the night. Imagine partying in ya powdered wig or a corset so tight ya cant sit like at all. Dont you judge my leggings! I gotta wear something nimble to keep up with these ankle grabbers.
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JD
Dang, I wanna be a Macaroni now. Their fashion really is on point, and they got the full drip. Just imagine tip-tap-toe'ing down the street with a Jolly ho! all whilst performing a fancy jig, and don't forget the fancy walking cane. The magnificent hair, the extravagant clothes! I need to be a finna Macaroni rn!
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Dang, I wanna be a Macaroni now. Their fashion really is on point, and they got the full drip. Just imagine tip-tap-toe'ing down the street with a Jolly ho! all whilst performing a fancy jig, and don't forget the fancy walking cane. The magnificent hair, the extravagant clothes! I need to be a finna Macaroni rn!
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Simaginary
For years I have heard or sung the Yankee Doodle song and until know I never knew what the heck he was talking about when he called the feather macaroni. As a Canadian, I find it amusing that Americans are basically self-deprecating each time they sing it, but I'm too polite to say so.
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For years I have heard or sung the Yankee Doodle song and until know I never knew what the heck he was talking about when he called the feather macaroni. As a Canadian, I find it amusing that Americans are basically self-deprecating each time they sing it, but I'm too polite to say so.
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Skunk
Some (not all) of the Macaroni fashion portrayed it Hollywood looks great and most likely mirrors reality. I like it generally speaking. The big wigs are a bit much for me though - maybe a smaller version for myself? Halloween ideas. :P
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Some (not all) of the Macaroni fashion portrayed it Hollywood looks great and most likely mirrors reality. I like it generally speaking. The big wigs are a bit much for me though - maybe a smaller version for myself? Halloween ideas. :P
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Dee
Mack, meaning a pimp, is from macaroni. Pimps used to (and still do) wear fancy attire including hats with feathers in them. Also dude is from Doodle, which came from a German word, Dudel, meaning worthless fellow, bagpipe, or scrotum.
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Mack, meaning a pimp, is from macaroni. Pimps used to (and still do) wear fancy attire including hats with feathers in them. Also dude is from Doodle, which came from a German word, Dudel, meaning worthless fellow, bagpipe, or scrotum.
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Jason
Just to nitpick, the version of Yankee Doodle with the macaroni feather was actually written in the 1870s I think. The original made by the British had no talk of macaroni feather caps.
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Just to nitpick, the version of Yankee Doodle with the macaroni feather was actually written in the 1870s I think. The original made by the British had no talk of macaroni feather caps.
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Antone
I noticed on some of the macaroni wearing wealthy people, that some had 'beauty marks' on their faces. If you haven't done it already, could you do a Weird History on the beauty mark?
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I noticed on some of the macaroni wearing wealthy people, that some had 'beauty marks' on their faces. If you haven't done it already, could you do a Weird History on the beauty mark?
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CZN
Plot twist: all rich people that era were so rich they started balding
Plot twist 2: this fashion was a scheme by the lesser status people
(No historical context)
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Plot twist: all rich people that era were so rich they started balding
Plot twist 2: this fashion was a scheme by the lesser status people
(No historical context)
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Dee
In the 1970s disco dancing era, some ridiculous fancy shoes were produced. Supposedly one style had small fishbowls with live goldfish in them embedded into the shoes.
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In the 1970s disco dancing era, some ridiculous fancy shoes were produced. Supposedly one style had small fishbowls with live goldfish in them embedded into the shoes.
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Adrian_99
Good game. Learn unusual information daily. Same thing that happens today in my neighborhood with my people, using clothes and shoes to show how better they are
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Good game. Learn unusual information daily. Same thing that happens today in my neighborhood with my people, using clothes and shoes to show how better they are
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E.
Hi! I'm disabled and I've had some really rough days lately. Your video made me laugh I got to learn something and I feel a little bit better. Thank you so much.
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Hi! I'm disabled and I've had some really rough days lately. Your video made me laugh I got to learn something and I feel a little bit better. Thank you so much.
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toyamwarr
Im having the same clarity over macaroni fashion as I did learning the hoochie coochie was belly dancing in the early 20th century. It makes sense now.
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Im having the same clarity over macaroni fashion as I did learning the hoochie coochie was belly dancing in the early 20th century. It makes sense now.
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JosRey
So basically the rappers from the 2020's copied their entire style from Macaronis of 17th century! Got it, that explains so much!
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So basically the rappers from the 2020's copied their entire style from Macaronis of 17th century! Got it, that explains so much!
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Erik
Ok, all well elaborated and well recieved. but. NEVER EVER CALL Mac&Cheese MACCARONI ANYMORE. you uneducated, cultureless swines!
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Ok, all well elaborated and well recieved. but. NEVER EVER CALL Mac&Cheese MACCARONI ANYMORE. you uneducated, cultureless swines!
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Donkey
4: 08 Great. Now, let us gaze upon thy business card of Sir Pauleth Allensworth, and feast at the Hall of Dorsia to spite him.
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4: 08 Great. Now, let us gaze upon thy business card of Sir Pauleth Allensworth, and feast at the Hall of Dorsia to spite him.
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Newton
I'd rather see the rich have fun flaunting their money than lecturing the poor about global warming then flying private jets.
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I'd rather see the rich have fun flaunting their money than lecturing the poor about global warming then flying private jets.
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Mark
Long ago I read that the 'feather/macaroni' reference was about European military insignia. this video makes much more sense.
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Long ago I read that the 'feather/macaroni' reference was about European military insignia. this video makes much more sense.
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Flashy
I'm an Italian American man it's the norm to wear pointed toe shoes in modern society as well as rompers and jumpsuits.
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I'm an Italian American man it's the norm to wear pointed toe shoes in modern society as well as rompers and jumpsuits.
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Flygirl
So, the 1980's sequins, bling, giant shoulder pads just a revival of social jerkiness. [ think-- t. v. 's Dynasty]
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So, the 1980's sequins, bling, giant shoulder pads just a revival of social jerkiness. [ think-- t. v. 's Dynasty]
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