At a recent high-level meeting of Southwest Newspapers executives, Stan Rolfsrud let it slip to General Manager Mark Weber that he has never owned nor worn a pair of zuba pants. This information was not so much given as a point of pride, but simply for the record. The methodical, stoic Weber showed no reaction to this bald assertion, nor did he reveal that he, himself, owns and has many times worn this once-ubiquitous garment. Instead, he made small marks in the margin of his notes, and continued the high-level meeting. Subsequent enlistment of clothing maven Bob Suel in a frenzied zuba search resulted in a discovery at Wally's Sportswear in Chaska, where the hip proprietor apparently believes this 80s item is really coming back. Bob purchased a pair in the "one size fits all" category and the trap was set. It was sprung last night when Stan was ceremoniously called to the dais at the annual Southwest Holiday party, supposedly for some kind of thoughtful bon voyage gift that he should "use everyday." Thinking that Weber had regressed to time-worn bald man stunts for a cheap laugh, Stan assumed the package would contain a toupee.
He was momentarily stunned when purple polyester/cotton zubas tumbled out of the Christmas package. His wife, who thinks zubas are really cool but has never had the inclination to buy hubby a pair, was delighted.
She made these photographs today, encouraging Stan to style in his sexy best, repeating, "C'mon, work with me, work with me."
You likey? Yes. They will be packed for Arizona.
