Wednesday, December 7, 2011
When I Put On Text.... (9/12)
I do anticipate readers when I put on text. I don't put on clothing without thinking about what I'm wearing, and I wouldn't put on text without considering who my audience might be, either. Certain text might be inappropriate for certain situations, and it's important to consider what you're doing when you're wearing text. For instance, I have a ring that says "HELL" which I would happily wear to class but would avoid wearing to work or to Temple, for instance. But when I wear it to class, someone might notice it and tell me they find it funny, like I do. Wearable text is used as a vehicle for self expression and for communicating with others about yourself, so it must be worn carefully and deliberately.
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I agree with this completely. I also think your example of the "HELL" ring and not wearing it to Temple is funny but also gets your point across. We both had similar ideas about wearable text being used for self expression, and as a way to tell people about yourself. I agree that we need to be careful about what we wear, but have you ever thought some people don't really care what words or pictures or whatever are on our shirts or other clothes?
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