Style Soldiers – Patriotism Gone Awry

It's all well and good to be proud of your heritage, but I'm sure wearing your country's flag as a tank top is a crime outside of the Calle Ocho Festival. If you look closely his socks say "USA", because apparently shaming the Puerto Rican flag isn't enough. Maybe he...
By Elvis RamirezApril 9, 2008
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It’s all well and good to be proud of your heritage, but I’m sure wearing your country’s flag as a tank top is a crime outside of the Calle Ocho Festival. If you look closely his socks say “USA”, because apparently shaming the Puerto Rican flag isn’t enough. Maybe he should have worn a red shirt like his two friends.

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