* shudder* The name alone makes me think of pink velour track suits, or even worse, parachute pants. Runners worn with jeans, or Bintang singlets from Bali. And that is EXACTLY what comes up when you Google:
I have a love/hate relationship with thongs (or flip flops depending on where you live). It is Australia’s national footwear of choice and many have an emotional attachment to the rubber toe sandals. On Australia Day, Thong Throwing competitions are part of the activities!