# Me and my purse. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 20, 2001, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424 "2001-11-20T17:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2001, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/41 "2001-11-22T15:44:04Z")
Atro - There’s realy no irony in carrying smokes and a breather mask… It’s actually an emergency barrier device in the event my job or circumstance requires that I perform CPR. Change in my pockets rates as one of the most annoying things I can think of plus it ruins perfectly good pockets. Don’t get me started on my pens, the four in my bag are only the tip of the iceberg. The gum comes in handy in helping me deal with my nasty smoking habit. I’ll keep the “sissy” boy bag. My thoughts are important, at least important enough that you read them and felt a need to respond. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gartog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/22d042/32.png) [@Gartog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gartog)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2001, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/42 "2001-11-22T15:57:11Z")
> [@](#): > > He was in full on formal kiltage. Bow tie and everything. He was with another guy who had on what looked to be like tuxedo dress pants. Maybe a pipe & drum band member? I’m not sure. He was pretty young looking, so I didn’t want to make him implode with embarrassment by asking him why he was in that particular get up. Wedding? and For the record I either carry a back pck or have deep pockets 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2001, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/43 "2001-11-23T01:58:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Marlitharn \* > \*\*I just wanted to say that I think a fanny pack is the dorkiest looking accessory ever. It even beats leg-warmers. > \*\* Whoa there just a minute ! You can’t wander in here, make a statement like that, and just wander back out ! Get back here ! Right now !!! Fanny pack can be second dorkiest accessory. NOTHIN’ beats leg-warmers ! : spanks **Marlitharn** on his bare tushie until he cries out, agreeing that nothing could possibly be worse than leg-warmers : 😉 ---
**Author:** ![11811](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/9d8465/32.png) [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2001, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/44 "2001-11-23T19:34:15Z")
I’ll be careful here, since I’m not sure I want Goo spanking my bare tushie (or do I? Goo?). I have two Timbuk2 bags: the DeeDog (large) and the PeeWee (small/medium). Definitely have too much stuff for pockets. With a Timbuk2 bag, you don’t look so much like a sissy as you do a bandwagon jumper: they’re all over the place in Philly. But they’re so well-made and practical that I don’t care. Feynn, stick to your guns and keep the bag. Chrome ---
**Author:** ![Slip\_Mahoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Slip\_Mahoney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slip_Mahoney)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2001, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/45 "2001-11-24T01:31:45Z")
I’ve kept quiet long enough. Listen, **Feynn,** I think Sparky is a stand up guy. Real men don’t carry purses. Please stop this nonsense at once. Sorry if I came off a bit snarky, but I’m feeling a little bloated and I can’t find my lip balm anywhere. Love what you did with your hair, and that shirt is so you. It really brings out your eyes. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2001, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/46 "2001-11-24T04:24:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Marlitharn \* > \*\*I just wanted to say that I think a fanny pack is the dorkiest looking accessory ever. It even beats leg-warmers. > > Carry on. \*\* ::fearlessly brushes aside **Goo** and his brandished ping pong paddle:: Word, **Marlitharn**. All that a fanny pack can possibly contribute to your image is the appearance of needing your fanny packed. (Thank-you-very-much, **kabbes** ) Those without a gut instantly acquire one by wearing the little rotter. Those _with_ a gut immediately gain several pants sizes from the incorporation of this one single element of apparel. I solve all of these problems simultaneously by carrying a gray canvas Navy gas mask bag (when needed). It has a shoulder strap and nice military sort of buckles that entirely precludes any possible aspersions being cast upon one’s masculinity. If anything, you have the appearance of being at the ready for chemical warfare which always sets back your detractors a pace or two. (Especially in the Mexican restaurants.) ---
**Author:** ![LorieSmurf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a587f6/32.png) [@LorieSmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LorieSmurf)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2001, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/47 "2001-11-24T05:03:50Z")
Am I the only Friends nerd on this board? I’m surprised no one mentioned “The One with Joey’s Bag”! That was my first thought when I saw this thread. Pathetic, ain’t I? ```auto [Scene: Central Perk, Ross and Chandler are on the couch as Joey enters with his new bag.] Joey: Hey! Chandler: Hey! (As he walks past both Chandler and Ross notice the bag and stare at each other in shock.) Chandler: Wow! You look just like your son Mrs. Tribbiani! Joey: What? Are you referring to my man's bag? At first, I thought it just looked good, but it's practical too. Check it out! It's got compartments for all your stuff! Your wallet! Your keys! Your address book! Ross: Your make-up! Rachel: (entering) Joey, what are you doing with the bag? You're audition is not until tomorrow. Joey: Yeah, but sandwich time is right now. (Removes a sandwich and starts eating.) Rachel: Joey, y'know you get any mustard on that bag, you can't return it. Joey: Why would I return it? I love this bag! Rachel: All right, then you owe me $350. Joey: Fine! Do you take Vasa or Mustercard? (He's holding the fake credit cards that come with the bag.) ``` ---
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2001, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/48 "2001-11-24T17:17:23Z")
**Slip** - Thanks hon… Friends? I usually only see it as I am flipping past the channels to find something interesting… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Marlitharn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2001, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/49 "2001-11-24T21:15:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Goo \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Marlitharn \* > > \*\*I just wanted to say that I think a fanny pack is the dorkiest looking accessory ever. It even beats leg-warmers. > > \*\* > > Whoa there just a minute ! > > You can’t wander in here, make a statement like that, and just wander back out ! > > Get back here ! Right now !!! > > Fanny pack can be second dorkiest accessory. > > NOTHIN’ beats leg-warmers ! > > : spanks **Marlitharn** on his bare tushie until he cries out, agreeing that nothing could possibly be worse than leg-warmers : 😉 \*\* Oh, but hell no! NOBODY wears leg-warmers anymore! Therefore, fanny packs are doofus accessory number one by default! And I will admit that during my misspent youth I did own a pair of leg-warmers. Hot pink, no less. But nothing in heaven or hell will ever induce me to strap one of those geekazoid carry-alls around my (at one time) trim waist! My tushie laughs at your feeble attempt to subvert it to your backward views! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ramsmilk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Ramsmilk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ramsmilk)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2001, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424/50 "2001-11-26T20:43:33Z")
If I have more than one key, one wad of bills, and my driver’s licence, then I feel really _encumbered_! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-purse/94424.md?page=2)