# Mother Truckin' Ding Dang Durn Frikkin' Frackin' Hosiery **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 27, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603 "2003-03-27T20:35:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/21 "2003-03-28T12:41:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by beckwall \* > \*\*Best. Thread. Title. Ever. > > Or at least today. > > Thanks for the laugh, sorry to hear that the liberation of the hose is not going as expected. \*\* w00t! I’m takin’ this compliment to the bank, baby! You’re sweet, **beckwall**. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by voguevixen_ > **I immediately thought of the scene in _Elvis & Me_ where Priscilla has the hissy-fit when Elvis snubs her "Ding-dang, cockatoodie, hell-hole of a dress!"** Thankya **vix**. Thankyaverymuch. ---
**Author:** ![Nightsong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nightsong/32/3083_2.png) [@Nightsong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightsong)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/22 "2003-03-28T15:16:57Z")
This is why I now have switched to wearing tights instead of hose whenever possible… there’s a few I have that are sooooooo nice and surprisingly thin, they don’t feel heavy or hot, nor do they seem to be tights at first glance (and even at second or third glance at times). The only time I’ve damaged a pair of these is when I somehow manage to put my thumb through the material, down by the ankle. There’s also a kind of tights that (aieee, I can’t remember who makes it, but it can be found at Wal-Mart easily) is called a ‘hipster’ style. They’re perfect for us petites: no more problems with the waistline going up to my armpit! * * * \<\< Go now, or I shall taunt you a second time! \>\> ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/23 "2003-03-28T15:39:05Z")
I prefer tights as well. They seem to last longer and feel better for me. Thankfully, I quit the job that had me wearing them every day. Now I can get by with knee-highs (under my slacks) or bare legs (under long skirts and dresses). ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/24 "2003-03-28T17:28:03Z")
When I wear them, I like thigh-highs. Jockey makes pretty durable ones that stay up well, in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/25 "2003-03-28T18:10:28Z")
I’m another of the tights school, if I wear a dress or skirt. In the summer, I join the bare-leg crowd. But now you all have me wondering about thigh-highs. I have no faith that they’ll stay up. I’ve toyed with the idea of garter belts, but I have no idea if you can buy them in normal stores. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2003, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/26 "2003-03-29T04:25:54Z")
My cousin gave me some ribbed tights which are very comfortable and which fit much better than pantyhose ever could. Speaking of which…I don’t know if they can use them, but I gave all my remaining pairs–along with a ton of other stuff–to AMVETS today. They can make them into windsocks or use them to catch fish if they want. At least they won’t irritate me anymore. ---
**Author:** ![\_etalhea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/779978/32.png) [@\_etalhea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_etalhea)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2003, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/27 "2003-03-29T07:34:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ellen Cherry \* > \*\*I’m another of the tights school, if I wear a dress or skirt. In the summer, I join the bare-leg crowd. > > But now you all have me wondering about thigh-highs. I have no faith that they’ll stay up. I’ve toyed with the idea of garter belts, but I have no idea if you can buy them in normal stores. \*\* Just think, at one time all women wore garter belts every day (ahhhhh) and then some _ **ASSHAT** _ had to go and invent pantyhose and convince all y’all that they’re better! Let the revolution begin, give us garters or give us death!! (c’mon guys, cheer, they just might go for this!) ---
**Author:** ![StarvingButStrong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/starvingbutstrong/32/335_2.png) [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2003, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/28 "2003-03-29T15:37:00Z")
Have you ever noticed that the only people in favor of garter belts are those who haven’t _worn_ the damn pita things? [Yes, misdirected bitterness leftover from an ex.] ---
**Author:** ![\_etalhea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/779978/32.png) [@\_etalhea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_etalhea)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2003, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/29 "2003-03-29T15:48:07Z")
But at least you get lots of male attention in return for your suffering. Pantyhose get you nothing but trouble. ---
**Author:** ![msgotrocks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@msgotrocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msgotrocks)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2003, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603/30 "2003-03-29T19:50:26Z")
I used to _swear_ by Sears pantyhose. I discovered them in a real hoisery emergency. They look nice, come in a hundred different shades and sizes, and last for _many_ machine washings. I used to work for a real upscale jeweler and I got such a kick out of wearing Sears hose under my nice suits. What can I say? That’s the rebel in me. Nine West makes pretty nice, durable hose too. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-truckin-ding-dang-durn-frikkin-frackin-hosiery/164603.md?page=1)