The Arizona sheriff famous for making prisoners wear pink underwear is introducing a Spanish-language version

The Arizona sheriff famous for making prisoners wear pink underwear is introducing a Spanish-language version of the shorts he sells to the public. (CNN/KTVK)

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Sheriff selling 'Vamos Jose!' boxers

Pink underwear with Spanish print

Updated: Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011, 6:03 AM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011, 6:00 AM CDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona sheriff famous for making prisoners wear pink underwear is introducing a Spanish-language version of the 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 theft. He began selling them to the public after speaking about them on national television.

The versions that went on sale Monday are imprinted with "Vamos Jose!" The original shorts, also $15, feature a sheriff's star and a "Go Joe" logo.

"Vamos" translates to "We go" in English. A similar-sounding word, "Vamanos," means "Let's go!" in Spanish. A more accurate translation of "Go Joe!" would be "Andale, Jose!"

 

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