"I just felt like that was an unnecessarily excessive human skin transfer."
Honestly, that is one of the funniest and most obtuse lines I think I've ever read, as a description of the supposed "yuk" factor in barefoot (treadmill) running.
Here are my editor's notes:
What exactly is the level of "acceptable" human skin transfer, and when exactly does it cross the line into "excessive"? Describe the circumstances, please.
When exactly is human skin transfer "necessary," outside of skin grafts for burn victims?
Tell me, dear, about the times and the conditions under which you've experienced human skin transfers that you found acceptable. Illustrate with detailed examples, please.
Is there a distinction that must be made between human skin transfer and non-human skin transfer, and when is the latter necessary (the eating of prime rib not withstanding)?
God, some people are just stupid. There, I said it.
I never really thought about or considered the level of vitriol that the "confirmed shod" could spew against those who dare to bare in public, gym setting or not, until I became one of the unfettered few. Having said that, I read the article's comments with interest, and noted that in general, more people than not came down on the side of "what's the big deal?"