10 Items You Think Make You Cool, But Don't

May 13th, 2008 | 04:48 pm

Being cool is normally subjective. But there are some things that unequivocally make you uncool. We're not saying we're cool, we're just saying if you own any of these items, you're not.

10. iPhone

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: You can access e-mails, high speed internet, and watch videos, all on your phone. Because really, normal people around you are so f*&king boring you can hardly bear actually interacting with them.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: I’ve done some research and iPhone is actually a Japanese word that means “something that’s not able to be put in a pocket and instead must be carried in your hand at all times or set on the table in front of you so that any one around you can see it.” This may sound shocking, but when someone remarks how hot it is, they’re not asking you to look up the temperature in both farenheit and celcius, or show them a clip on a 3 inch screen from "An Inconvenient Truth" in an effort to relate this heat to global warming.

9.Ironic Belt Buckles

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: Now you can show up in bars and point at your belt buckle and tell people that you are a "Rodeo Champion" or a "Pac Man" or a "Truck Driver" or a "Jack Daniels." And while they will know that you are actually none of these things, you think you're being playful and a little bit mysterious. You also think this tactic will help you pick up women.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: You're the same person who has ironic facial hair (mustache), drinks ironic beer (PBR) and wears ironic T-shirts (Lucky Charms). You spend your entire life trying to look as shitty and poor as possible while, chances are, you have rich parents or a job for an accounting firm that pays you over $60,000. In four years you will be a Republican living in the suburbs and complaining about your 401k over wine spritzers at dinner parties.

8. Blue Tooth Headset

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: All the other losers have to use their hands when they talk on the phone. Not you! You can talk on your phone and at the same time safely give some loser the finger because they’re only driving the speed limit. It’s Tuesday, doesn’t this asshole know you have your jujitsu class at 24 hour fitness to go to?

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: I don’t give a shit if you’re talking to someone on the other end, when you’re in a Subway Sandwiches and they’re trying to take your order while you say “Listen, you give me that paperwork for the Johnson account by tomorrow or it’s your ass. No mayo. I said no Mayo! Yeah, that’s right, Johnson account on my desk! No pepperoncinis!” it’s pretty god damn confusing and asshole-ish to everyone trying to deal with you. Answer your phone when you have time to hold it in your hand. The only people that should be wearing blue tooth wireless headsets are military field generals and the people that work the day after thanksgiving sale at Old Navy.

7. Quoting Austin Powers/Borat/Old School

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: Put on your earmuffs because that woman has a vageen that hangs like sleeve of wizard. Yeah, baby! Those movies are HILARIOUS, thus if you can quote them, by default you're hilarious too!

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: We all enjoy quoting our favorite movies, but let's put these three to bed. Not only did I have every last bit of dialogue to the Borat movie screamed in my face three months before it came out, but let's face it, Austin Powers wasn't funny 10 years ago. And I still have to hear people telling me that "circus folk smell vaguely of cabbage." On top of it, everyone murders the accents. Whenever I hear some asshole in a bar trying doing his version of Borat, somehow he sounds like a tongueless Canadian with a sock in his mouth. This has to stop or I am going to skip the earmuffs and go directly to cutting my ears off.

6. PT Cruiser

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: It’s like a car from back in the thirties! It’s sleek design and throw back look allows everyone tailgating in the parking lot at the Dave Matthews concert know that you’re a free spirit who is all about having good times!

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: If you’ve ever wondered what a gay transformer would turn in to, wonder no more. Not only do they call a retarded amount of attention to themselves on the road, when you drive them you look like a soccer mom whose transporting alcohol during the prohibition era.

5. Tricked Out Bicycles

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: I honestly have no idea.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: Instead of looking like some hipper, younger version of a real biker (who actually is cool), you just look like some 8th-grader who blew his allowance on sparklers for his tricycle. With its weirdly-bent handlebars and wacky forks, your "cruiser" looks like the elephant man of bikes. Plus, these things are clearly uncomfortable to ride. I love watching some tattooed douchebag try to look laid back and cool after he had to dislocate both of his shoulders just to reach the handlebars. Not to mention, you could've gotten a friggin' car for what you paid for this piece of crap. Dumbass.

4. Fidel Castro Hats

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: Wearing a Fidel Castro hat let’s the world know that you’re different and that you have thoughts and ideas that make you significantly more special and free thinking than those who wear traditional baseball hats.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: You know why the Communist Cuba Military can get away with wearing them? Because they carry automatic weapons. You most likely carry a compilation book of Charles Bukowski poems. The tiny bill and camoflauged coloring make you look like a retarded son of a army ranger who had a pair of scissors and access to his father’s closet. I realize you want to tell the world you’re a non-comformist, but unfortunately being a non-conformist means you’re conforming to non-conformism. You might want to ponder that at that next record release party for a band no one’s heard of that you’re pretending to like.

3. Guitar Hero

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: Dude, this game totally rocks! I love this song! Hell yes! Welcome to the Jungle, baby! You're gonna diiiiiiiiiiiee!

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: Despite what the commercial says, you do not suddenly turn into Slash when you're playing this video game. You are playing a child-sized guitar that doesn't even have strings. It has multi-colored buttons and an on/off button. And playing this video game does not mean you can play the guitar now. If I have to hear someone say "I can totally play 'Anarchy in the UK'" but actually mean "I can totally play 'Anarchy in the UK' on Guitar Hero," I am going to take a pee inside the nearest PS3.

2. Longboard Skateboards

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: You’re just a laid back dude who likes to cruise the streets and board walks but still has the credibility shared by those who ride smaller, more dangerous boards.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: You’re basically one step away from being the little kid at Costco who jumps on the big grocery cart when his mother isn’t looking. Whereas if a normal skateboarder falls he injures himself, you’re traveling at speeds that allow those walking to pass you, and if you fall, you’ll most likely fall on the board and continue traveling. Hence, you’re basically riding a skateboard designed for those without any coordination or athletic ability. It’d be like playing baseball, except replacing the ball with a giant stuffed animal.

1. Funny Ringtones

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WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL: A ring tone is a great way to give strangers and coworkers a little peek into your personal life and let them know that your grasp of pop culture is vast. You're pretty sure that having a silly quote from Monty Python or the Transformers theme song as your ringtone will make those around you realize that you are a the guy everyone else wants to be. There is definitely more to you than meets the eye.

WHY YOU'RE NOT COOL: Having your phone play Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy" just makes you look (and sound) like an asshole. And the fact that you let it "ring" 15 times while you stand there and look around for reactions to your hilarious little joke not only reeks of desperation, but it makes everyone around you want to cram that phone up your taint. Put it on vibrate like every other normal person and keep your witticisms between you and your collection of Star Wars figurines.

Comments

689 Responses to "10 Items You Think Make You Cool, But Don't"

  1. superfluous Says:

    Writing list of cool and uncool things?
    Wearing underwear inside out on the outside of your pants isn't cool.

    or is it?

  2. Kevco Says:

    Funny...but so bitter. The iPhone one sounds like sour grapes from a guy too poor to buy a good phone and the "Quoting Austin Powers" isn't really an "item" now, is it? Why not boot these two in favor of johnny a's suggestions at the top?

  3. tom Says:

    what you wrote was great make some new ones. fu kin histerical ,,,,,, you offended 90 percent of america thats y they all mad.THEY ARE ALL PUSSY CONFORMIST..

    the dark knight shit is great soooo true

  4. Jonny Says:

    Am i the only one who noticed that this was all done to be funny!? Its not meant to be taken seriously you bunch of up tight bells ends!! hahaha

  5. Anonymous Says:

    LOL... its a joke.. So all cowboys supply us with food?? I know the mexican cowboys outside of Home Depot dont do a damn thing for me...

  6. Anonymous Says:

    Yes, I love you!!

  7. Luke Says:

    To all those people complain about this list, isnt complaining about the list being made just as bad as making the list itself

    its the internet, if you dont like the article stop reading it. Your WORSE then the author who your trying to make look bad.

    not so hard is it

  8. Thad Says:

    I'm loving on all the white people that are reacting to defensively here in the comments. I bet they are the same that take stuffwhitepeoplelike the wrong way. This list is spot on. I honestly don't think anyone wearing a Fidel Castro hat thinks they are cool though...

  9. dude! Says:

    that's what she said

  10. Rob Says:

    What about black framed eye glasses?

  11. Nathan Says:

    Good thing I have a blackberry and not a stupid iphone.

    -Sent from my AT&T Blackberry

  12. Anonymous Coward Says:

    I think some people here missed the point. The point is that it's really annoying when people TRY HARD to be cool. It's uncomfortable, and occasionally makes me embarrassed for them. I would rather that people just be themselves and do what's natural.

  13. ImKooL Says:

    Everyone that comments with anger and hate is NOT COOL.

    Well...except for me of course. Im guilty of 1-10.

    (except for guitar hero, it's possibly the dumbest shit Ive ever seen)

    (and everything else)

  14. John Mansky Says:

    Great article - made me laugh my ass off and on a slow, miserable day at work in an office that's just what I needed!

  15. notcrumb Says:

    damned, I like the 6. PT Cruiser
    and own a longboard.
    I'm a dick.

  16. One More Time Says:

    The more you get offended by this list, the more of a douchebag you are.

  17. JT Says:

    I have an issue w/ the Fidel Castro Hat...

    I wear one b/c I commute on a bike everywhere and the small/flexible beak means that the hat can fit easily in a backpack. I can then throw it on at my destination.

    Nothing sucks more then helmet hair

  18. thaliandra Says:

    I think I'll start giving out bluetooth headsets to crazy homeless people who I see talking to themselves. That way nobody will know for sure.....

  19. Listener Says:

    Isn't it kinda personal thing what one likes and what one dislikes...

  20. Kevin Says:

    Long boarding is so unatheltic: http://youtube.com/watch?v=57sM8oUxaRY&feature=related

    Luckily having your own Blog makes you the coolest person ever!

  21. Kevin Says:

    Long boarding is so unatheltic: http://youtube.com/watch?v=57sM8oUxaRY&feature=related

    Luckily having your own Blog makes you cool as hell

  22. KyoZero Says:

    Level 10? Are you serious? Do you realize there are only 4 level ranging from Easy to Expert?

    Way to go though.

    -Kyo

  23. Someone Says:

    Contempster dot com is one awesome site that does this kinda stuff all the time. Good list though.

  24. edinburgh Says:

    Longboards are at least as dangerous as shortboards. Of course a longboard on flat ground is nothing, but neither is a shortboard, and thats where the majority of shortboarding takes place.

    Longboarding hills and mountains is definatly intense:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfK1tqL9JMY
    These guys face death.

    I used to ride stacked parking garages at 30 mph, and my friend from the BVI used to hang with groups that rode the mountains at 40+mph.
    The swiss kids are pretty daring too.

    Its well enough to poke fun at them for other reasons, but its definatly not for pansies.

    Gravey (post may 15) is right, people should protest in DC. Things in washington are not ok, and it is the duty of a democracy for its citizens to let their feelings known to the government. (/rpspam)

  25. Cooler than OP Says:

    I don't own any of the above items but from the way the author sounds, he seems to be very very "bitter". Only pokes fun at the owners of said items but doesn't really explain why any of the above items are "not cool".

    Maybe your parents should have given you a few more hugs as a kid as opposed to sticking all those things up your ass.

    Your attempt at being funny: EPIC FAILURE.

    Better luck next time.

  26. Says:

    Do these hats actually have the words "Fidel Castro" hat written on them? If not, then they are just a hat. If they are sporting 50's era army fatigues then maybe they are going for a look. Lets talk about the asses that still where trucker hats and aviator shades while there inside getting their Boba Tea. Or the people who where their sunglasses on the back on the back of their heads.

  27. jeff Says:

    I have something else that belongs on this list:

    Web pages written by "journalists" who think they are the sole arbiters of what is cool.

  28. stiff Says:

    Bukowski thanks you for the publicity, douchebag.

  29. C.M Says:

    To read so deeply into the reason somebody would where a hat or play a game ,you need to get a life. Although i do agree with the ringtone one.

  30. Bob Says:

    I agree that people who wear their Bluetooth ear pieces everywhere are total douchebags, but I have one that I wear when I drive. It is safer to use a headset while driving IF you have to talk on the phone, and I have an intense hatred for wires, so I figured Bluetooth was the way to go. Just for the record as well, I make sure to turn off the little blue light on it so as to not draw attention to myself.

  31. Jack Says:

    "Round em up, put em in a field, and bomb the bastards"

  32. John Engler Says:

    I think it's great that in the photo of the iPhone, the iPhone is upside down. Bwahahaha!

  33. RutoMail.com Says:

    Great list, you read my mind.

    1. With the movies you can add any quote by Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler.

    2. Include neck scarves on fat people.

    3. NASCAR bumper stickers.

    4. People who take the time to read a list then bitch about said list.

    5. IRC moderators that actually kick. I mean PUH-LEASE.

    6. Anyone that disagrees with me.

    7. RutoMail.com for more amusing pictures and crap.

    8. Anyone currently using "Bra" or "Bro" in a sentence.

  34. RadKing Says:

    What makes you think that Cuba has Nuclear weapons? Idiot.

  35. relax Says:

    hahaha I think its funny people are reading this list and posting angry comments because they got offended. For example read meomy's post May 14th, 2008 at 11:01 pm or Eric's post May 15th, 2008 at 1:21 am . I play guitar hero, i long board, i skateboard, and I want an iPhone. I still find the list hilarious.

  36. wahhhhhh Says:

    wahhhhhh, i'm so angry with everything i need to make fun of it to make myself feel better!

    i like tearing down activities other people enjoy because i don't like anything interesting myself!

    wow, cracked, SUPER original.

  37. C Says:

    Great list, I agree with everything but longboards. Pretty much every single thing you said in that statement in completely false. Longboards actually go much faster then skateboards due to the diameter and texture of their wheels, hence the need for them to be so long so you can keep control.

    Good try with that research though, you really gained a lot of information by looking at a picture of a guy longboarding and making some shit up. Quality writing.

  38. Poe Says:

    I few have mentioned it... Longboards are easily as dangerous if not more dangerous than their shorter counterpart. The whole idea that if you fell you might just land on the board, and keep going with no problem, is potentially the dumbest thing I have heard in a while. This person has obviously never rode a longboard. That said, I think that if you ride a longboard just because you think that it makes you cool...that you easily fit in this category. These are usually people you see carrying their board however, or who have it posed in their room after using it one time.

  39. Says:

    haha i find it funny that the author is so bitter all of these things. i love it when he says longboarders are so uncoordinated and require no athletic ability. when you can do half the shit these guys do and go 40mph+ downhill on a skateboard then you can talk shit or else just keep it in your ass and shut your mouth

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1pFyDGuVzk

  40. chanwhk Says:

    First, I need an explanation to the Japanese meaning of IPhone. I know Japanese and I couldn't understand how you could translate IPhone into Japanese.

    Secondly, with all these things that you rated uncool, does that made you a cool person?

    Cool and uncool is a very personal comment. Just as some people marry fat ass people and thinks that they are beautiful or attractive... I just think they are disgusting.

  41. Drew Says:

    11. People who sit at home and write blogs about other people.

    Why you think you are cool: You can voice your opinion to the world! Everyone can know the things that you like and dislike and the size of your dog's shit this morning. Hooray!

    Why you are not cool: Every self-important douche bag on earth has a blog. They are fucking free. Nobody wants to read your lame attempts at being funny. Top ten list blogs are almost as funny as taking a picture and writing FAIL on it. Wow, real fucking genius. My seven year old niece is more creative than this shit.

    StumbleUpon: THUMBS DOWN

  42. jeff v Says:

    haha!!!!! dude so fuckin true man. well put and very clever.

    Long boards(wrong boards) are for blatant homos who try to act cool but have never even thought of learning how to ollie or god forbid ding up a shin trying to learn a kick flip.
    i phoners are boners... i cant tell you how many times ive heard someone say " call me on my i phone" ... this is spewing with gold. well done good sir

  43. please Says:

    please someone love me

  44. fuck penis' Says:

    I longboard and have skateboarded, and most of the time, longboards are more dangerous. IF you think we just cruise you're retarded, we go WAY faster than the average skateboarder and try to do tech sliding and see how well it goes, see how laid back it is, trust me, you WILL fail and you moron if you fall you don't fall on your board, dickhead.

  45. @RutoMail.com Says:

    "2. Include neck scarves on fat people."

    Are there other kind of scarves?

    - Ankle Scarves?
    - Wrist Scarves?

    Is there something else we should know about like foot hats or elbow socks?

  46. Mike Says:

    I don't care what anyone says, I'm still fucking cool cause i have an iPhone and YOU don't!!

  47. TurretTop Says:

    Kind of funny, kind of not but whatever. I wanted to do a little soapbox work about longboards. Downhill longboarding often requires speeds in excess of 50 mph. Let's see your kickflipping comrades take a fall at those speeds and not hobble off whimpering for their mommas.

  48. Shane Hemmer Says:

    I would like to make it known to anyone who should read this article, that item number 4, Fidel Castro hats, is a poorly re-written, ripped-off version of an ORIGINAL satirical writer, of whom many of you may know, named Maddox.

    The author of this "Holy Taco" probably knows and adores Maddox, and thought it would be cool if he copied part of one of Maddox's articles, but changed it up a bit so he could seem unique and satirical, while not having to be accused of stealing ideas on the off chance that someone might recognize Maddox's work. He didn't even reference it or anything, which is just a tool-ish thing to do.

    For the real creative genius behind the anti-Castro hats article, go to this link:
    http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=fashion

    It's a little way down the page, titled: "You are not a Cuban dictator."

  49. Longboards R Cool Says:

    All of you posting your longboard videos actually drove the point home for me. I actually saw some queer wearing a helmet on one of these things. It also was the most boring 10 minutes of my life, thanks.

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