French Sports Minister Lost Bet, Wore Pink Crocs to Cabinet Meeting

By Alex in Fashion, Politics, Sports on Sep 3, 2008 at 12:54 pm

The French Health, Youth, and Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot made a bet with the French Olympic athletes: if they came home with 40 medals from the Beijing Olympic Games, she’ll wear pinc Crocs to work.

The French athletes did just that (they got 7 gold, 16 silver, and 17 bronze medals), so the Minister made good on her words!

Link – Thanks Jee! (Image and original article: Xinhuanet)

Minister Bachelot wasn’t the only politician ever to wear crocs – here’s President Bush in black Crocs (with socks!)

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Neatoramawontsendmeapassword
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
As ugly as they are, they’re still a very comfortable shoe. I practically live in mine.
Alex
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Neatoramawontsendmeapassword, I quite like my Crocs flip flops (which my wife bought for me from Singapore of all places). They’re quite comfortable!

BTW, why didn’t Neatorama send you a password?
SenorMysterioso
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
They may be the most comfortable shoe in the world but I cant get past the ugly factor. Also, I think from a style standpoint they should only be worn in situations where flip flops and sandals are appropriate.

Im not sure if they started here in Colorado but they were huge when the came out. Now, mercifully, they have gone out of fashion, though, you still see a few people that wear them everywhere.
Dale
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Yep they started in Lyons, CO just north of Boulder.
Miranda
Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I wear my crocs everyday. I have the Mommoth, they have fleece in them.. but are better worn with socks.. They are the best pair of shoes I have.. Even after standing at work all day, no pain.. Ugly, sure maybe.. but if they are comfy, who cares!
NM
Sep 4th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Ahhh now I get it… People use those crocodilish thingys out of betting! That explains a lot and makes me a whole lot more confident about the future of human race…
Lars
Sep 4th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
A politician who keeps a promise..? I’m impressed!
MoonCake
Sep 6th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
lars– me too! hahaha

i would have to lose a bet to wear crocs of ANY color.
edh85
Sep 7th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
A politician with a sense of humor! who knew?!

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