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March 27th 2013 * Over the Edge

SPRAY-ON JEANS: A MISCONCEPTION OF CONVENIENCE

GENE EGLE VON DENIM
CONTRIBUTOR

In discovery of American Eagle’s hoax
marketing campaign, namely _ their
spray-on “AEO Skinny Skinny” jeans,
the inevitable question is raised of what
is it about these pants that makes us
uncomfortable. With such wonderful

descriptions as “sits low on waist,”
“contours through thigh, knee and ankle,”
and “most fitted leg opening” these
fictitious tighter-than-jeggings pants
seem to boast the usual properties of
any denim or pseudo-denim found in the
jean section of most stores — the crucial
difference lies in the exact degree of fit

and coverage in these Skinny Skinnys.
Despite selling numerous variations on
the boot cut yoga pant, body-hugging
leggings, and skinny fit denim American
Eagle decided to challenge the image
of what their consumers perceive as

of a private jet suited to each person
and their individual needs, and pending
arrivals of online purchases that should
be able to print out of our very own
PCs by now. The slow and incremental
adjustment to a world completely built

These fictitious tighter-than-jeggings pants

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reasonable lower-body coverings with
their “invention” of the spray can jean.
So what exactly is the big difference
between the uneasiness of the idea of
spray-on pants and the well-established
close-fitting leggings? My theory lies in
our human struggle against the complete
and irrevocable transformation to a life
completely revolved around convenience.
Just look at the ways in which we still
rely on such bothersome technologies —
waiting in a Drive Thru for almost five
whole minutes to receive food that we
should be able to spray out of a can,
taking flights on crowded planes instead

most stores.

seem to boast the usual properties of any denim
or pseudo-denim found in the jean section of

and structured around the needs of each
individual person is unthinkable in a time
of such rapidly increasing technological
advancements. If the discomfort and
disbelief towards this pair of spray-on
jeans is any indication our society is
doomed for a stagnant view of the world
as a shared and collective place for all
humans to live.

CURRIED SHRIMP WITH MANGD COUSCOUS

GALA MUNOZ
FEATURES EDITOR

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat couscous

1 mango, peeled and diced

1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely diced

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed
lime juice

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons red curry paste

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon finely minced
garlic

3/4 pound shrimp, cleaned and shelled, tails on
1 7-ounce container 2% Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon grated ginger

Lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

For the couscous-

1. Cook couscous according to package
directions. Combine with mango, jalapefio
pepper, 1 teaspoon of the lime juice and half
the cilantro. Season to taste with salt and black
pepper.

For the shrimp-

2. In a large bowl, whisk together red curry
paste, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the garlic
and remaining lime juice. Add shrimp and toss
to coat.

3. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger
and remaining cilantro and garlic. Season to
taste with black pepper.

4. Heat grill to medium high. Grill shrimp until
just cooked through, approximately 2 minutes

per side.

5. Arrange shrimp and couscous on a platter and
serve with the yogurt sauce. Garnish with lime
wedges if desired.

Variations:

Vegan/lactose-free: look for a vegan Greek
yogurt or replace the yogurt altogether with
ripened avocados.

GF: Look for couscous made from brown rice
and you'll be set!

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