Thong's flop effect - World - www.smh.com.au

Thong's flop effect - World - www.smh.com.au

Ok:

1. Why am I only NOW hearing of this?
2. D's mum will be well justified in her hate of all things thong.
3. How will Australian's survive withouth thongs? It's a classic quandry, do they continue to don their traditional footwear and risk the end of australian humanity? Or do they opt for leather (preferably german made) sensible close-toed brogans and start making like rabbits?