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What Does Your Underwear Say About You?
About.com ^ | 2/05 | dan billett

Posted on 04/04/2005 7:42:28 AM PDT by pissant

When it comes to boxers versus briefs, I got some rather interesting insight from a firefighter friend of mine. According to him it seems to be 50/50. At the fire station boxers are apparently worn more by younger guys and guys 60 and over. Briefs (and not the good kind I might add) are typically worn by men between the ages of 40 and 60.

Whether boxers, briefs or anything in between, underwear has come a long way in recent years. Men aren't always quick to pick up on the subtleties of their choice of underwear. Some guys need just a little more guidance, so let’s break down our options.

BRIEFS (aka “Tighty-Whities” ):

Briefs have a bad rap. One must distinguish between the BVDs, Fruit of the Looms, Hanes, etc you wore when you were 10 and more upscale brands.

BOXER-BRIEFS:

Boxer briefs (and mini boxer briefs) seem to be worn by athletic types or guys who don’t like briefs and don’t like how regular boxers have so much fabric. I asked several of my guy friends about this and they say they like them because they are comfortable, conforming and offer support. Again, they come in quite a wide variety of fabrics and colors.

BOXERS:

Clearly these seem to be the underwear of choice for most men. Peer pressure! However, this does not excuse boxers with juvenile prints, slogans and anything at all from Joe Boxer. If they have holes in them, are from a past girlfriend or have stains on them … please, throw them out!

The general word is that boxers are sexy (mostly because they cover up a lot and leave something for the imagination). Also, according to a friend of mine, if there was a fire in the middle of the night and you had to run out of the house, you would rather run out in boxers than briefs since they a somewhat shorts like. Anything else would be embarrassing.

Then we have less mainstream options.

THONG

Okay, who actually wears these besides strippers? Does anyone actually know a guy who owns one of these? And if you are concerned about your “panty lines,” I am concerned about you.

EDIBLE UNDERWEAR. Let’s move on.

BIKINI BRIEFS (Speedo like underwear)

You better be European, otherwise there is no excuse.

COMMANDO

Wearing nothing but pants and a smile is certainly your prerogative. If you do so, however, I would politely suggest keeping the state of your … affairs … to yourself. Oh, and be careful when zipping up after a trip to the men’s room.


TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: undies
Now to find the article about the gals...
1 posted on 04/04/2005 7:42:29 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

My underwear usually says (pleads actually), that it has had enough and the one little strand still attached to the elastic waistband is no longer enough.


2 posted on 04/04/2005 7:45:07 AM PDT by speed_addiction (Ninja's last words, "Hey guys. Watch me just flip out on that big dude over there!")
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To: speed_addiction

As long as one thread remains.....


3 posted on 04/04/2005 7:47:44 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

oops, I left this out of the BRIEF's section:

These better brands would include 2xist, Cin2, Calvins, DKNY, etc. And they aren’t just white and cotton anymore; you can get them in a variety of colors and fabrics. If you haven’t considered briefs in a while, check them out.
Oh, and if you are over the age of 15 and still wearing those BVDs or Fruit of the Looms, throw them out and go shopping! According to some trusted female friends, they are a deal breaker.


4 posted on 04/04/2005 7:48:49 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

My underwear and I have a confidentiality pact.


5 posted on 04/04/2005 7:49:34 AM PDT by pax_et_bonum (Three guys walked into a bar. The fourth one ducked.)
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To: pax_et_bonum

safer that way...


6 posted on 04/04/2005 7:54:12 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
Just one woman's opinion, but I never did understand the "boxer" phenomenon. They are ugly and do not define the "package". Now, speedos and bikini briefs are another thing... ;)
7 posted on 04/04/2005 8:19:49 AM PDT by Aracelis
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To: Aracelis

Boxers provide a couple of things. 1st, the fly is "always open" so peeing is a snap. 2nd, they don't pinch and scrunch ya. As to the looks, I'll leave that up to you gals.


8 posted on 04/04/2005 8:24:27 AM PDT by pissant
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To: Aracelis
The thought of a 400 lb guy in a speedo or bikini brief is not something I want to think about this early in the morning. ;)

Boxers are very sexy!!

9 posted on 04/04/2005 8:48:50 AM PDT by Misty Memory (Making a mental note.)
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To: Misty Memory
Viva la différence! Tell you what, you get all the guys in boxers...I'll take the ones in speedos and bikini briefs. :)
10 posted on 04/04/2005 9:01:04 AM PDT by Aracelis
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To: pissant

ahem..where are the photos?


11 posted on 04/04/2005 3:00:39 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse; Aracelis; Misty Memory

When I start the "chick's undies" thread, I'll supply the photos. For this one, you gals are responsible. ;o)


12 posted on 04/04/2005 3:02:27 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

Boxers


13 posted on 04/04/2005 3:05:12 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse
Yeesh! Here you go:


14 posted on 04/04/2005 3:06:21 PM PDT by Richard Kimball (It was a joke. You know, humor. Like the funny kind. Only different.)
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To: Richard Kimball

LOL!!!!


15 posted on 04/04/2005 3:07:24 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

I never heard of the brands 2xist and Cin2. Am I officially old? Where do they sell these?


16 posted on 04/04/2005 4:15:37 PM PDT by countess
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To: NautiNurse

I love those boxers..do they snore??


17 posted on 04/04/2005 6:18:24 PM PDT by duck duck goose (Happy Monday ALL!!!)
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To: All

My underwear says... I need to do laundry.


18 posted on 04/04/2005 6:19:47 PM PDT by duck duck goose (Happy Monday ALL!!!)
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To: pissant
What Does Your Underwear Say

Mine just squeeks wearily, "shoot me ... please"

Of course, there's not a lot of room in there =)

19 posted on 04/04/2005 7:16:49 PM PDT by softwarecreator (Facts are to a liberal as holy water is to a vampire.)
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To: softwarecreator

Mine have a limited vocabulary:

"NO STARCH!"


20 posted on 04/04/2005 9:44:37 PM PDT by Yehuda (America: Land of the free, THANKS TO THE BRAVE!)
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To: softwarecreator
Of course, there's not a lot of room in there =)

I'm so glad you're not short on self-confidence. ;)

21 posted on 04/05/2005 2:22:31 AM PDT by Aracelis
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To: pissant

I must be papal material, my underwear is so holey.


22 posted on 04/05/2005 2:26:44 AM PDT by Critter (America, home of the whipped.)
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To: pissant

Lovely to look at, but that's about it.

23 posted on 04/05/2005 2:34:24 AM PDT by Aracelis
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To: Yehuda
"NO STARCH!"

yeah, that would be very bad! =)

24 posted on 04/05/2005 4:13:16 AM PDT by softwarecreator (Facts are to a liberal as holy water is to a vampire.)
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To: cyborg

Just for the grins


25 posted on 04/05/2005 4:56:01 AM PDT by tiamat (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints.)
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To: hellinahandcart

Don't even go there.


26 posted on 04/05/2005 4:58:03 AM PDT by sauropod (Life under Dictatorship is far more safer, than behind the bars of your democracy. - Iraq Mujahadeen)
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To: pissant

27 posted on 04/05/2005 5:00:04 AM PDT by mewzilla
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To: tiamat

I don't see granny panties on this list :o)


28 posted on 04/05/2005 5:01:27 AM PDT by cyborg (Feel the FReeper Love)
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To: pissant

Calvin Klien boxers on Fredrik Ljornberg. End of discussion.


29 posted on 04/05/2005 5:06:24 AM PDT by oceanperch (LOOKIE LOOKIE WE UPDATED OUR PROFILE PAGE/LINKS!)
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To: Misty Memory

agree BOXERS!


30 posted on 04/05/2005 5:11:15 AM PDT by oceanperch (LOOKIE LOOKIE WE UPDATED OUR PROFILE PAGE/LINKS!)
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To: pissant
What Does Your Underwear Say About You?

That somebody doesn't know not to put my white panties in the wash with the red towels!

Mama always told me to wear clean underwear, but she never warned me about wearing pink ones!

31 posted on 04/05/2005 5:12:23 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: cyborg

Well, most guys, (the healthy ones anyway) don't wear those!

I really don't care too much what a guy wears so long as they are clean....


32 posted on 04/05/2005 5:18:29 AM PDT by tiamat (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints.)
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To: pissant

I wear the kind my wife buys.


33 posted on 04/05/2005 7:07:33 AM PDT by Fierce Allegiance
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To: Fierce Allegiance

Me too. But I specify no Tighty Whiteys.


34 posted on 04/05/2005 7:10:39 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
I've worn boxers since I was a young teenager. When I enlisted in the navy (at a later age than most) I had to wear tighty whities throughout bootcamp. I was miserable!!!

Threw those godawful things away once I left Great Lakes, Il. Now my boys are back to swingin' freely in boxers!

35 posted on 04/05/2005 7:16:13 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68
not swinging so freely if you wear these jeans
36 posted on 04/05/2005 7:19:07 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
However, this does not excuse boxers with juvenile prints, slogans and anything at all from Joe Boxer.

HEY! Hubby's favorite boxers are the ones with Bugs Bunny or the Simpsons!

Ummmm BEER! - - LOL!

The only Joe Boxer pair is the crushed velvet black ones that he got for Christmas.

They have this cool red stocking on the front that.......well, nevermind. :)

37 posted on 04/05/2005 7:39:25 AM PDT by MamaTexan (I am not a *legal entity*, nor am I a 'person' as defined by law.)
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To: MamaTexan

Yeah, let's nevermind that accessory!

I do have a Scooby Doo pair of boxers!


38 posted on 04/05/2005 7:44:06 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
I do have a Scooby Doo pair of boxers!

Rut-roh!

ROFL!

It gets tough sometimes to find a particular character.

It seems Taz, Daffy, or somebody else is ALWAYS with Bugs.

I haven't been able to find a pair of boxers locally with just Bugs Bunny on them in years.

39 posted on 04/05/2005 8:01:15 AM PDT by MamaTexan (I am not a *legal entity*, nor am I a 'person' as defined by law.)
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To: MamaTexan

I need some Yosemite Sam briefs, I think!

BTW, why don't you start the "what does a woman's undies say" thread, so I don't look like the only twisted freeper...


40 posted on 04/05/2005 8:13:53 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
BTW, why don't you start the "what does a woman's undies say" thread,

Because the only time underwear really crosses MY mind is when I think: "Darn, I need to wash some"

so I don't look like the only twisted freeper...

I LIKE watching you squirm!!

:-P

41 posted on 04/05/2005 9:14:51 AM PDT by MamaTexan (I am not a *legal entity*, nor am I a 'person' as defined by law.)
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To: MamaTexan

You're no help at all!!!!


42 posted on 04/05/2005 9:16:32 AM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
You're no help at all!!!!

I am nothing if not helpful. :)

43 posted on 04/05/2005 9:23:29 AM PDT by MamaTexan (BTW...........My underwear says---- "Help ME! Help MMEEE!")
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To: pissant

Mine don't say much.
When they do bother to speak it is generally in a low scream begging for some soap...


44 posted on 04/05/2005 9:25:16 AM PDT by BlueNgold (Feed the Tree .....)
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To: BlueNgold

and an enema??


45 posted on 04/05/2005 9:26:02 AM PDT by pissant
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To: MamaTexan

well you still have that chance of redemption....


46 posted on 04/05/2005 9:28:25 AM PDT by pissant
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To: Aracelis
Mrs. Theknow buys these for me to wear.


47 posted on 04/05/2005 9:30:37 AM PDT by N. Theknow (DUmmies: So low on the food chain they have plankton bites on their butts.)
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To: Misty Memory
The thought of a 400 lb guy [in a speedo or bikini brief] is not something I want to think about this early in the morning. ;)

You could have elided the part about the underwear. :-)

48 posted on 04/05/2005 9:42:59 AM PDT by tortoise (All these moments lost in time, like tears in the rain.)
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