From `Go Joe' to `Vamos Jose!' --Sheriff's pink undies

by Associated Press (July 11th, 2011 @ 11:39am)

Arizona Wildfire News

PHOENIX -- The Arizona sheriff famous for making prisoners wear pink underwear and sleep in uncooled tents is introducing a Spanish-language version of the pink shorts he sells to the public.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio began issuing pink underwear to inmates more than 15 years ago to cut down on pilferage.

Arpaio's Youth Assistance Foundation began selling them after he spoke about them on television and his office was deluged with purchase requests.

The pink boxers feature a sheriff's star and a ``Go Joe'' logo and sell for $15.

The Spanish-language version that went on sale Monday will be imprinted with ``Vamos Jose!''


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    When will the racial profiling chant start?
    Dan H
    Where are the German, Russian, Polish, Greek, Italian, and Japanese undies?
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    Funniest thing ever
    Minuteman
    Nice job Joe
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    Its Like Saying...
    SSuperdave310
    "Hello Hispanic population, we have tailor made this special assortment of prison underwear just for you. We are awaiting your arrival!" This is another horrible decision made by the Sheriff and it is offensively directed towards a specific race of people. The Hispanic community should be outraged!
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    Guess...these really
    Bill A
    have a Spanish Fly in them:) Now I have to say this was very creative on Joe's part. Funny...
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    This Phoenix Station
    SSuperdave310
    was originally created to make republicans look bad! Guess the jokes on you!
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