What is it? An OJ Simpson throwback American football jersey (Buffalo Bills) made by Mitchell & Ness.
Pros: A good way of outwardly showing that you see the best in people, despite their faults. Can be worn as an act of solidarity with OJ after he was found not guilty. May also show solidarity with 1990s Black America. Every feature sewn-on, making it a perfect long-term investment and resistant to washing. Brightly-coloured, meaning you will not be lost in a sea of people when someone is searching for you. If you're 32 years old, the jersey becomes descriptive. If your last name is Simpson, it can be used to the same effect. Roomy. Can be customised with splatters of red dye for an anachronistic and historically-inaccurate fancy dress outfit. Desirable.
Cons: Made of a material akin to tarpaulin mixed with a burlap sack. Unrecognisable as the jersey of OJ Simpson for those who thought he was only famous for being a useless agent in the Naked Gun trilogy. A jersey celebrating a probable murderer. White people would need to black up to carry it off at a fancy dress party, somehow cheapening the direction of the costume and taking the joke too far. Expensive purchase.
Worthiness of pointing motion: 9/10. A beautiful jersey that is rare enough to justify pointing to someone. The point also lets us look back at the events surrounding the OJ Simpson murder trial, thus embracing history and perhaps teaching children some important life lessons, or at least contemporary history. Reminds people that he was really good for the Buffalo Bills. Also reminds people to watch the Naked Gun films again.
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