# Should I wear my trousers rolled? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 26, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767 "2013-04-26T15:42:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/21 "2013-04-26T18:05:13Z")
Thare yur britches. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/22 "2013-04-26T18:14:10Z")
I’d say, if you use the word “trousers,” then you are probably way beyond worrying about being modern and cool. At least in the US. That said, I only roll them if they’re too long. Young hipster types like doing it severely, or more likely they buy dreaded near man capris. > [@TriPolar](#): > > Rolled trousers work best when you wear a handkerchief knotted at the corners to form a hat. I associate that with Tintin. But he wore breeches. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/23 "2013-04-26T18:31:55Z")
> [@thelurkinghorror](#): > > I associate that with Tintin. But he wore breeches. I was thinking of John Cleese on Monty Python. Not sure if the pants were rolled up though. But I think it would work for the OP. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/24 "2013-04-26T19:49:55Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Gould said that? No, Chris. ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/25 "2013-04-26T19:51:56Z")
> [@Leo\_Bloom](#): > > See subject. Male, 50s. Yes. And part your hair behind. ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/26 "2013-04-26T20:22:35Z")
Only if they’re white flannel trousers. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/27 "2013-04-26T20:37:29Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > No, Chris. Of course, in Cabin Boy! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![robardin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/43a26b/32.png) [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/28 "2013-04-26T21:42:18Z")
I was going to craft a witty reply… I was going to write a reference-laden and melancholy reply. But how should I presume? > [@Sattua](#): > > The inside of my wedding ring is inscribed with “There will be time”. Just had to share that. And I thank you for that. Really. _sniff_ ---
**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:** [April 26, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/29 "2013-04-26T21:48:11Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > I was thinking of John Cleese on Monty Python. Not sure if the pants were rolled up though. But I think it would work for the OP. Specifically Mr. Gumby (Michael Palin, but who keeps track anymore). Who would put a tax on all people who stand in water. … OOOH! I knew exactly what you meant when you said it. And got stared at for giggling. ETA: Ok, maybe [all of 'em](http://www.google.com/imgres?q=mr+gumby&um=1&safe=active&sa=N&hl=en&biw=1069&bih=552&tbm=isch&tbnid=cC9TbsHal8J0WM:&imgrefurl=http://morgue.isprettyawesome.com/%3Fp%3D3008&docid=aZ0aWnUWyiHN8M&imgurl=http://news.techeye.net/assets/upload/science/melting-brain-implant-developed/gumby1.jpg&w=271&h=174&ei=gPZ6UZ-kC8G4igLYvYDYDQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=202&page=4&tbnh=137&tbnw=216&start=65&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:85,s:0,i:346&tx=109&ty=79) at some point. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/30 "2013-04-26T21:55:11Z")
> [@The Great Sun Jester](#): > > Specifically Mr. Gumby (Michael Palin, but who keeps track anymore). Who would put a tax on all people who stand in water. … OOOH! > > I knew exactly what you meant when you said it. And got stared at for giggling. > > ETA: Ok, maybe [all of 'em](http://www.google.com/imgres?q=mr+gumby&um=1&safe=active&sa=N&hl=en&biw=1069&bih=552&tbm=isch&tbnid=cC9TbsHal8J0WM:&imgrefurl=http://morgue.isprettyawesome.com/%3Fp%3D3008&docid=aZ0aWnUWyiHN8M&imgurl=http://news.techeye.net/assets/upload/science/melting-brain-implant-developed/gumby1.jpg&w=271&h=174&ei=gPZ6UZ-kC8G4igLYvYDYDQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=202&page=4&tbnh=137&tbnw=216&start=65&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:85,s:0,i:346&tx=109&ty=79) at some point. Now that’s how I’ll imagine Leo looking like. ---
**Author:** ![Tamex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Tamex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamex)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/31 "2013-04-26T22:41:49Z")
You should wear white flannel trousers and walk upon the beach. ---
**Author:** ![Tethered\_Kite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a5b964/32.png) [@Tethered\_Kite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tethered_Kite)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/32 "2013-04-26T22:54:26Z")
Oh you sweet and aged dear Gumming out your love song here. You know the women of today Ne’er “Michaelangelo” would say. It would not ever pass their lips So roll your trousers to your hips And part your hair behind your head It matters not; you’re nearly dead. ---
**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/33 "2013-04-27T07:31:49Z")
Just make sure that one leg is always rolled much higher than the other, with a half-eaten sandwich hanging out of your pocket. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/34 "2013-04-27T08:12:48Z")
And make sure you wear an onion on your belt, as that’s the style of the time. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/35 "2013-04-27T12:49:22Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Circa 1910-1915 it was considered chic for men to roll up the hems of their trousers a bit. Yes, and two world wars followed shortly after, not to mention all the ensuing mayhem. \<_shakes head_\> Don’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/36 "2013-04-27T22:13:09Z")
Really, the major question here is: would you describe yourself as an easy tool? If not, I say you should go for it. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/37 "2013-04-27T23:05:18Z")
That is not it at all, that is not what I meant, at all. ---
**Author:** ![LouLou7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a87d85/32.png) [@LouLou7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouLou7)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/38 "2013-04-27T23:08:37Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > As long as you do not wear capris or culottes, you’re good to go. What the hell is wrong with capris or culottes? Which, by the way, are called pedal pushers… :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/39 "2013-04-27T23:18:44Z")
> [@LouLou7](#): > > What the hell is wrong with capris or culottes? Which, by the way, are called pedal pushers… > > :dubious: Or clam diggers. Capris are slim pants that end just at the ankle. Laura Petrie wore them. With ballet flats. Culottes are something else… a skirt disguised as pants and vice versa. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767/40 "2013-04-28T05:06:33Z")
[QUOTE=Tom Waits] See that little Jersey girl in the see-through top With the peddle pushers, sucking on a soda pop Well I bet she’s still a virgin but it’s only twenty-five 'til nine You can see a million of 'em on Heartattack and Vine [/QUOTE] Unless **Leo Bloom** is a little Jersey girl, I say avoid peddle pushers.😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767.md?page=3)