I almost feel guilty ranting about this when there are other threads with content that is so much more meaningful, BUT—
I was with a guy last night; it was a booty call, yes, but I’ve known him for a few years, and I am fond of him. Doesn’t matter. Here’s a synopsis:
Me: You haven’t noticed my underwear yet. *(note: I never ever wear bras, I hate them and I don’t need one; but I got this one that fits perfectly, doesn’t hurt, and it’s all lacy & perfect for peek-a-boo type necklines. So I only pointed it out because it’s such a stunning rarity.)
Him: Yes I have. I’ve been noticing.
Me: You like it?
Him: Yeah… does it have any bows on it?
Me: No. Well, yes it did actually; but it was only one, on one side, and it looked stupid so I took it off… err, why?
Him: I collect them.
Me: You collect bows?
Him: Only bows off of bras.
Me: Oh. Well, I think I still have it, I could bring it to you.
Him: No, it wouldn’t be the same. Thanks anyway, though.
I knew another guy once who collected earrings which dropped off of girls in his bed. He had them hung all around his bedside lampshade. But even he didn’t take them off of the conqu— uh, girls. Sheesh!
though I don’t personally see the problem - it’s the same as collecting bottle caps, or match books or wine corks - some physical, tangible memento of an event. and about as meaningful.
Am I being whooshed? Many bras have a single tiny bow in the middle. Some do have one at the beginning of each strap, but that’s not really the norm IME.
Collecting bows from bras is nothing. Now collecting tassels from strippes, there’s an accomplishment.
Of course, to do so you have to be willing to go to bed with women old enough to have been in burlesque 50 years ago, but such is the value of worthwhile acheivment.
Why not turn the tables and start collecting jock straps for fun and profit? (I’m still wrapping my head around “booty call”–a term I thought reserved for hookers, but there’s my ignorance).