Talk:The new black

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I first heard Fox say "Gray is the new Black" on an episode of the X-files, though I forget the context. - anon jan 28 2006

Looks like season 6, "6X12 One Son", as shown here and here. --Arcadian 14:21, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gloria Vanderbilt

The Language Log disputes the Gloria Vanderbilt story, and says it was really Diana Vreeland (and the phrasing was different and she didn't actually go to India). *Dan T.* 12:47, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

I've updated the article accordingly, and added Language Log as a reference. --Arcadian 15:27, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

I think the LL information is more compelling than the previous edit indicates, so I'm editing again. Srain 16:10, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Please someone edit it again, now it says that 'navy blue' is a reference to the 'black' attire in New York... JAL 83.80.81.236 10:31, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Have you ever played telephone? I suggest you read the Language Log references - they're pretty thorough, and the navy blue vs. black is a non-issue. Really! Srain 16:40, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I did read the LL references, that's why I ended up at this page. However, the original version made sense, it said "pink the new black, refering to the NY black clothes", but now it says "pink the new navy blue, refering to the NY black clothes". Since 'navy blue' can hardly refer to black NY clothes, it seems to me we need a bit rephrasing here... JAL 83.80.81.236 13:12, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

I apologize, I didn't read it carefully enough and I misunderstood your comment. I agree it needs updating. Thanks! Srain 16:15, 4 January 2007 (UTC)