# Stupid, stupid underwear.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 30, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377 "2003-06-30T17:19:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/1 "2003-06-30T17:19:06Z")
Yes, I believe this is a thread that finally won’t get relocated as it is, for rea, MPSIMS. This stupid underwear I have on is falling down. If it weren’t for the fact that I’m wearing chinos, it would be at my ankles. And you know why this is happening? What? You don’t care to know? Tough, I’m telling you… Because I only had two pair left in my drawer, the other pair, believe it or not, is WORSE. All because I’m too darned lazy to bring up the basket of white clothes from the basement and fold them and put them away. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/2 "2003-06-30T17:28:51Z")
Just throw those two pair away. It will eliminate the temptation to wear them again, and your sudden lack of underwear may be all the incentive you need to finish your laundry. Or buy new ones. ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/3 "2003-06-30T17:34:24Z")
It’s all so simple, I know. But it isn’t. This hasn’t happened ina while. And I feel wasteful to throw somethiing out that isn’t broken…lol. Comes from growing up poor I guess. I’m jsut thankful I’m waering pants and not a dress or a skirt. ROFL. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2003, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/4 "2003-06-30T17:37:33Z")
So, are they just old and decrepit, or are you losing weight? There might be some good news here… ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/5 "2003-06-30T17:42:00Z")
well… they’re old but … um… I think I stretched them out … …I think I’m gonna go to my rock and hide now… ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/6 "2003-06-30T17:48:45Z")
Go commando! So much simpler ---
**Author:** ![ace22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f05b48/32.png) [@ace22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ace22)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/7 "2003-06-30T17:52:30Z")
It always amazes me when I hear from a girl that they do things like this. It just shatters my image of them…I mean, those are totally guy-type things, right? I understand that women don’t just have “special” underwear (VS), but… I’m just too naive… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/8 "2003-06-30T17:54:04Z")
Commando-ing is a “Guy” thing? whoda thunk it? ---
**Author:** ![bayonet1976](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bayonet1976](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bayonet1976)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/9 "2003-06-30T17:54:24Z")
I second the underwear-less recommendation. I went from briefs to boxers and that was liberating enough, but once in a while I throw caution to the wind, sort of speak, and go without. Other than having to make sure to shake really well, it’s heaven. ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/10 "2003-06-30T17:58:35Z")
Okay, I said this on another thread on IMHO board I think…but I need to wear underwear. It’s the bubbles that cause the problem. OH! i just remembered the thread is called Underwear and it’s by me. Gee, I see a budding issue here… ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/11 "2003-06-30T18:00:00Z")
“make sure to shake really well” HUH? ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/12 "2003-06-30T18:04:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bayonet1976 \* > \*\*. Other than having to make sure to shake really well, it’s heaven. \*\* Any more than 2 shakes, and you’re playing with it. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2003, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/13 "2003-06-30T18:04:52Z")
Well, you obviously don’t want to go buy any [celery.](http://www.lileks.com/institute/frahm/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![ace22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f05b48/32.png) [@ace22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ace22)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/14 "2003-06-30T18:09:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eilsel \* > **Commando-ing is a “Guy” thing?** I was referring to the OP. Trashed undies is a guy thing. I was happy believing that. You’ve disillusioned me. ---
**Author:** ![bayonet1976](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bayonet1976](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bayonet1976)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/15 "2003-06-30T18:11:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eilsel \* > \*\*“make sure to shake really well” > > HUH? \*\* Possible TMI ahead. It is customary for males to shake after peeing to remove any remaining urine from the urethra. If we fail to do this, sometimes, a few drops will escape after tucking and, hopefully, be caught by one’s underwear. When said underwear is not present one’s pants do the catching thus presenting the possibility of a wet spot in one’s crotch for all the world to see. ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/16 "2003-06-30T18:36:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bayonet1976 \* > \*\*I second the underwear-less recommendation. \*\* Hurrah! Always good to know someone agrees! I have to admit though, I only do it when I can’t find a thong and am wearing tight jeans. ---
**Author:** ![Eilsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c68b51/32.png) [@Eilsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eilsel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/17 "2003-06-30T19:49:21Z")
"Possible TMI ahead. It is customary for males to shake after peeing to remove any remaining urine from the urethra. If we fail to do this, sometimes, a few drops will escape after tucking and, hopefully, be caught by one’s underwear. When said underwear is not present one’s pants do the catching thus presenting the possibility of a wet spot in one’s crotch for all the world to see." OMG ROFLOL…Well here’s my TMI…I have to wear underwear with a panty liner…bubbles. Sorry Ace, didn’t mean to disillusion you…if it helps, they’re pretty and all, just stretched out…no holes or anything or rotted elastic. It’s not like men who think it’s a triumph to have your 7th grade underwear when you’re 38 years old. RME ---
**Author:** ![VenusProbe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e495f1/32.png) [@VenusProbe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VenusProbe)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/18 "2003-06-30T21:00:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AngelicGemma \* > \*\*Hurrah! Always good to know someone agrees! I have to admit though, I only do it when I can’t find a thong and am wearing tight jeans. \*\* :eek: OK, now my brain is in the gutter and wont get out. Thank you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2003, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stupid-underwear/185377/19 "2003-06-30T21:14:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by VenusProbe \* > \*\*:eek: OK, now my brain is in the gutter and wont get out. Thank you. 🙂 \*\* Always glad to help. 🙂