# Does this make my Butt look Big? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 6, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286 "2006-11-06T13:03:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/1 "2006-11-06T13:03:41Z")
This is what **Pepper Mill** playfully asked this morning. “Not Big Enough”, was my reponse. (This clearly indicates that we have been married for a long time. Or that I don’t mind sleeping on the couch as the price for a good retort.) After we finished throwing things, I explained that I _like_ looking at her butt, as well she knows (I have a built-in lie detector), and that I liked things that emphasized it. “But I don’t like things that maske my butt look _fat_.” she said. “I don’t want it to look _fat_. Just _Big_.” “It’s the same thing.” “No, it isn’t.” “Men! You don’t understand!” I clearly don’t. But if you had to emphasize a butt, how would you do it? Horizontal stripes? Fluorescent clothes? Fluorescent horizontal stripes? Wear a corset and tight stockings? And how do you sleep comfortably on a sofa? ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/2 "2006-11-06T14:01:55Z")
This has _got_ to be a universal. My GF’s magnificent ass is a controversial point between us. She’s constantly plotting against it, and I’m obliged to make supportive noises, or at least pretend to be neutral. As for the emphasis question, apart from nicely-fitting pants, I recommend those little half-jackets that have come into vogue lately. I picked up a couple of those (business & casual) and they definitely emphasize a beautiul bum by making the torso look smaller. Don’t tell her, please. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/3 "2006-11-06T14:18:29Z")
What she _really_ wants is re-assurance that she is desirable. Next time, consider _demanding_ that she change, as it will make “other men stare at you, Honey, and I want you all to myself”. Then, give in to her reasonable demands to wear said item. Win, by losing. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/4 "2006-11-06T15:27:10Z")
Shakira pants emphasize it just fine. Which is why I don’t wear them, just regular tight jeans originate trouble among the males of the species and I don’t want to cause heart attacks. I decided many moons ago that, while my ass is unacceptable by “official beauty standards”, most men probably have the same taste evidenced by Spanish truck drivers and construction workers (lines like “honey if it wasn’t 'cos I love my wife I’d ask your ass to marry me!” sound better in Spanish and with the right inflection). Since I’m more interested in men than in Cosmo editors, I therefore do have a nice ass! ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/5 "2006-11-06T16:05:34Z")
What are Shakira pants? Do I want to know? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/6 "2006-11-06T16:13:41Z")
[QUOTE=Nava] Since I’m more interested in men than in Cosmo editors, I therefore do have a nice ass! [/QUOTE] Cite? ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/7 "2006-11-06T16:21:56Z")
[QUOTE=Lissla Lissar] What are Shakira pants? Do I want to know? [/QUOTE] Hell, just watch the video for “Whenever, wherever”. My brother turns into a melting puddle on the living room hardwood floors when that one comes in. Don’t even try to get between him and the TV at that time unless you want to be murdered. Another one, but it’s not for daily wear: mermaid dresses. They’re dresses that are painted-on from the neck to the knees and flare below the knees. I recently saw some pictures from some middle-eastern royal party where one of the guests (saudi?) was wearing a creamy mermaid dress with silver embroidery that, while leaving only her face visible, made stripper outfits look adequate for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. If that’s modest I’m the bishop of Rome! ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Push\_Up\_Bra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/edb3f5/32.png) [@Freudian\_Push\_Up\_Bra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Push_Up_Bra)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/8 "2006-11-06T19:45:08Z")
[QUOTE=CalMeacham] But if you had to emphasize a butt, how would you do it? [/quote] Go naked, clearly. But if going out in public is your thing; I have finally come to accept that my butt is fine. So if I can be bothered, it’s an underbust corset with jeans and bolero jacket. Otherwise it’s just well fitting hipster jeans. Butt-less chaps work wonders too Or so I hear… > [@](#): > > And how do you sleep comfortably on a sofa? Naked, clearly. Why yes I do enjoy private nudity, why do you ask? ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/9 "2006-11-06T19:59:41Z")
so the OP likes big butts and he can’t deny? ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/10 "2006-11-06T20:04:57Z")
**Guin** If I say that, I’m a dead man, besides having to sleep on the couch. But I do like Pepper’s, as well she knows. I take a look at it every night, before I go to sleep. No joke. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/11 "2006-11-06T20:11:42Z")
See, now there’s a difference between a nice round juicy booty, and a big butt, which is what I think the OP missed. Had the Mrs. asked does my but look big, and you replied no way! It lokes nice and round and juicy, she probably would have been less inclined to thow things at you. Every woman wants a nice, round juicy ass. Very few want a big butt. Finally, FWIW, any man that said this to me: > [@](#): > > Next time, consider demanding that she change, as it will make “other men stare at you, Honey, and I want you all to myself”. > > Then, give in to her reasonable demands to wear said item. > > Win, by losing. would get a punch in the face. Granted, I don’t think I’ve ever said “Does this make me look fat/ass look big/ boobs look bouncy/whatever.” in my life, so perhaps woman who do say such things like to be “managed.” Dunno. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/12 "2006-11-06T21:05:01Z")
[QUOTE=Nava] Hell, just watch the video for “Whenever, wherever”. My brother turns into a melting puddle on the living room hardwood floors when that one comes in. Don’t even try to get between him and the TV at that time unless you want to be murdered. [/QUOTE] hee hee, she said “hardwood” hee hee ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/13 "2006-11-06T22:05:04Z")
“Do these pants make my cock look big?” Say it with concern and a straight face. Report back to us. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/14 "2006-11-06T22:21:05Z")
“Do these pants make my butt look big?” “No, your butt looks big all by itself.” ---
**Author:** ![Mrs\_Johnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@Mrs\_Johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Johnson)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/15 "2006-11-07T00:23:08Z")
[QUOTE=alice\_in\_wonderland] See, now there’s a difference between a nice round juicy booty, and a big butt, which is what I think the OP missed. Had the Mrs. asked does my but look big, and you replied no way! It lokes nice and round and juicy, she probably would have been less inclined to thow things at you. [/QUOTE] Yep… that’s the ticket - say it’s round and sexy not “big” or “fat”… unless you mean big and fat - then ya might grab a sleeping bag and snuggle up next to the dog. To enhance a nice ass, try… -pants with no back pockets or just the slit type pockets, -vertical stripes, -pencil skirts, -The V-string thongs. V-thongs seem to accentuate the roundness rather than just a straight line down the crack. ( v ) vs. ( | ) ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/16 "2006-11-07T00:27:07Z")
[QUOTE=Inigo Montoya] “Do these pants make my cock look big?” Say it with concern and a straight face. Report back to us. [/QUOTE] “Why is there a chicken in your pants?” 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/17 "2006-11-07T02:10:42Z")
[QUOTE=Inigo Montoya] “Do these pants make my cock look big?” Say it with concern and a straight face. Report back to us. [/QUOTE] That reminds me of Jim trying on his Superman costume a couple of Halloweens ago. My my, a suit like that leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination! :eek: 😃 I believe he wore the costume with an athletic supporter on underneath it, so as to not frighten the children. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/18 "2006-11-07T03:10:26Z")
We have a postcard at work that says, “Does my fat ass make my ass look fat?” It’s great. ---
**Author:** ![Walloon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/fbc32d/32.png) [@Walloon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walloon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/19 "2006-11-07T03:23:45Z")
What’s with all the blank lines? ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2006, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-my-butt-look-big/379286/20 "2006-11-07T04:54:18Z")
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