Drive Moment - Dress Codes: Does It Offend You When People Don't Honour Them?

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A comedic skit between Conan O'Brien and Adam Sandler at the 2025 Oscar Awards has gone viral, where Adam is dressed in a track-suit top and shorts, among a crowd of celebrities in black tie attire. While the joke was comedic-gold on screen, it brings a question home to all of us; Do we feel offended when other people don't honour the dress code in a particular environment? Are dress codes really necessary in settings where people work, socialize, celebrate, commemorate, worship etc? Have you ever intentionally rebelled against a dress code? The Drive 959 team was divided on this one! Listen in!

4 Mar English South Africa Music · Comedy

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