Will Men's Thongs Become More "Mainstream"

[montanaboi82]

What do you think about men wearing thongs? Low waist jeans are becoming more popular for men' s fashion. Is it just a matter of time when men where thongs showing them like the girls do?? Or will there always be a more modest male fashion? Tell us what you think.

[deusex]

Originally posted by montanaboi82
What do you think about men wearing thongs? Low waist jeans are becoming more popular for men' s fashion. Is it just a matter of time when men where thongs showing them like the girls do?? Or will there always be a more modest male fashion? Tell us what you think.

From what I see the modest male fashion trend is mostly a North American thing. Europeans have no shyness when it comes to wearing thongs and strings to the beaches.

I just came back from Florida - Disney World to be exact, and you could spot the Europeans a mile away, cuz they were the only ones wearing speedos or thongs at the pools.

I do think it will take a long time for North Americans men to start showing off. It's funny how they want their women in the skimpiest of outfits, but they're own outfits hide almost every inch of their bodies. What a waste!

[shavedsmooth53]

We still are in the board short style. I for one, don't like them. They hinder leg movement. One will notice that the waist on board shorts is low. Sometimes very low. For some reason North American male fashion demands that the leg be long, but the waist is very low. Ever look at how younger guys wear their pants. Very silly I must say. So low that walking is difficult. Added to that the underwear showing. Not sure what the message is there. I applaud European fashion. Less inhibited and more relaxed. I must also add, to some degree our men in the U.S. are a bit more out of shape than others. Might just be an narrow observation on my part. Does that have anything to do with it? Not sure.

[Phillybriefs]

To answer your question in one word, "no." In my opinion the thong will always be an oddity in a typical man's underwear drawer. It's sexy, it's fun, but it's not really practical.

I have a whole slew of thongs, but I can only wear them sparingly because the string chaffs my crack after consecutive use, no matter what style I wear.

Then there's the "ick" factor of the string riding across one's hole. Must guys don't want to look at the result of that at the end of a day.

And finally in cold or cool weather one's bum is left unprotected.

How women wear thongs everyday is beyond me but more power to them!

[The Bondsman]

Is it just a matter of time when men where thongs showing them like the girls do??
Oh please, PLEASE may I say a most emphatic "NO"!!!
In a world where everyday we see so many examples of what used to be men becoming more and more like women, .....with the hair products and styles, the facials, the foundation, the makeup, the eye-liner, the waxing, the botox, the manicures and nail polish, even the pantyhose and lacy knickers, .....not to mention the complete bloody absence of any detectable whiff of testosterone, ....can we please now do without the whale-tail showing every time a bloke bends down?
Sorry, this may seem absurdly out-of-date, but put me down as one who LOVES men to look like men, ....and enjoy doing so! It's SO damn sexy!
If I wanted a woman, I'd go out and pick one up, ...not a poor substitute!:mad::mad::mad:

[deusex]

Personally, I don't equate thongs on men as feminine. I know Sweaty would have some harsh words to say about this, but our fearless thong supporter is away on a well deserved holiday.

I don't think the OP actually meant that thongs were girlish, but simply was questioning whether guys will eventually wear thongs to the beach. Not like girls, but simply as an example that girls now wear thongs to the beach.

Of course I could be wrong and we'll probably never know the intent of the OP because this post was dug up from 6 years ago!!

[Phillybriefs]

Let's face it, whether as underwear or a swimsuit MOST guys don't want a strap up their butt crack!

[deusex]

Yeah, but "most" guys wear board shorts to the beach. Doesn't make them a good thing.

Believing what "most" people believe is a dangerous practice. If we followed what "most" people believe, then gay people would be stuck in their closets, Black people would have no rights, Women wouldn't be able to vote, gay marriage still wouldn't be recognized here in Canada.

You're entitled to your opinion, but to use the argument that "most" people feel that way (and without actually consulting them) is pretty week in my opinion.

In fact, when you look at this poll: http://www.usg-online.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3

You'll see that thongs are only marginally behind briefs.

I'm actually not a regular thong wearer myself. I mostly wear jockstraps these days for obvious reasons. And I agree with you that I wasn't able to wear the ones I've tried all day long because of irritation, but there have been many conversations on here over the years and I've been told that all thongs are not created equally. Some (apparently) are better than others.

[Phillybriefs]

Oh muh gawd, you're comparing past and prevailing mores in terms of civil rights and thongs!? That's quite a stretch.

Based upon my observations in ANY department or discount store of briefs vs. boxers vs. thongs one will clearly see the disparity. Stores stock their shelves based upon what people want to buy so I believe I'm safe to assume that MOST guys don't want a strap up their crack!! If they did, then one would see mostly thongs, a few briefs and a few boxer selections at their local Macy*s.

And a poll at an underwear fetish site and one leaning towards mostly gay at that can hardly be called unbiased polling. Given what I've seen at usg-online I'm sure those pouchy Dores and Koalas were high in the polls too!

Btw no, I don't understand why you wear jocks "for obvious reasons." Am I missing something?

[MUCjock]

Let's face it, whether as underwear or a swimsuit MOST guys don't want a strap up their butt crack!
I agree! admittedly, i've never actually worn a thong, but the strap up the butt crack doesn't really appeal.

[deusex]

Btw no, I don't understand why you wear jocks "for obvious reasons." Am I missing something?

Um... read my signature. I own Jockstrap Central. I have a stock room with thousands of jockstraps at my disposal. ;)

[deusex]

Oh muh gawd, you're comparing past and prevailing mores in terms of civil rights and thongs!? That's quite a stretch

You're right it is was a stretch, but you really shouldn't discount style trends. Jordache jeans were all the rage when I grew up - they were terribly tight and completely uncomfortable. Bell bottoms. The ridiculous current trend (imho) of saggers - unpractical. So because something may be deemed uncomfortable (and again, that's up for debate) doesn't mean it won't become trendy. Don't forget, each new generation has to rebel again the previous one.

[dikdekok]

[Based upon my observations in ANY department or discount store of briefs vs. boxers vs. thongs one will clearly see the disparity. Stores stock their shelves based upon what people want to buy so I believe I'm safe to assume that MOST guys don't want a strap up their crack!! If they did, then one would see mostly thongs, a few briefs and a few boxer selections at their local Macy*s.


Could it not be: "my friend says it is gay, or something like that. Thus I find it gay and won't try/dare to buy in a store?" They are sold quite a lot via internet as far as I get the impression.
What I mean to say: not in the store does not mean that the string running through your crack is unpleasant. Two different things to my opinion.

And by the way: when you have well fitting strings/thongs and you got a bit used: they wear very comfortable. And in winter? that thin brief of boxer will not really protect you.

dik

[Phillybriefs]

Thongs have been around for decades. It's not like they are new or something. I highly doubt that men -- young or old -- will gravitate towards them as a "new" style in underwear. And while guys may be more comfortable shopping for them online, I also doubt that sales of thongs outweigh those of briefs, boxer briefs and boxers. They're a novelty, not a workhorse of the underwear drawer.

And I DO have all types of thongs and they ALL chaffe my butt!

Thanks for the clarification, John. I didn't make the connection.

[The Bondsman]

SweatyAussie may be away, ...but even at the risk of attracting his belated ire, I have to add that I do not find the sight, the prospect or even the feel of the string/strap right across the rectum even remotely appealing.
Apart from the fact it gets in the way of some rather pleasurable activity I enjoy, I also believe it to be very uncomfortable; (which actually trying one certainly confirmed), but I have heard that if one persists, one's delicate rectum becomes insensitive from the constant irritation. (And may I please just add here that I for one, do NOT wish my rectum to become "insensitive", or as tough as old leather just so I can wear a string?:eek:)
I won't even go into the confronting matters of hygiene, .....as I am sure you can ponder those for yourselves, but I will say that for a lot of guys who seem to find it difficult to maintain even a modicum of cleanliness "down there", that it's not a pretty sight or prospect.:eek:
Hint? Take a tip from the French and install a bidet, ....they are truly, truly wonderful. We love ours for all sorts of reasons.:moon

(Sorry for the indelicate conversation here fellers, but as Phillybriefs has pointed out, it's one of the very first thoughts that come to mind regarding the wearing of g-strings or thongs.)
I think I am safe in saying that here on site, MOST of us agree that they are irritating to wear for long. Therefore I also think it's not improbable to draw the conclusion that the wearing of thongs as regular, permanent underwear is probably NOT going to suddenly take the male underwear world by storm.
Just listening to a few of those conversations of some of my female friends, I can report than even women tend to revert back to more conventional styles for comfort, despite their liking the idea of thongs as being "sexy", .....which they probably are, .........on women.;););):D
Observe the history, .....most of us started with the classic white brief, then went onto tiny little bikini things, which went out of fashion, then there was the blousy boxer thing, now gone the way of the dodo thank kerist;(except for old rappers and wiggers, and they don't count!).... now it's the boxerbrief enjoying a "brief" vogue, but the ONLY style that has managed to continue to exist and survive virtually unchanged, and STILL maintain a massive following despite the constant attempts of some johnnie-cum-lately underwear companies advertising to deride it:mad:, is .......drum roll please; ....yes it's the CLASSIC WHITE BRIEF.
Like it or not, it's a survivor.
And I'm betting it will still be being made long after all the others have had their day.

[INTRIGADO]

it is very funny to read it, because here in my country we think that people form united states are very open minded and are very used to small swimwear and show it. so i am a little shocked to read you

in my country we know eoropean and gringos (people from usa) because they are the only ones wearing speedos or thongs at the beaches.

p.s.: sorry about my english, hope you get the idea at least

From what I see the modest male fashion trend is mostly a North American thing. Europeans have no shyness when it comes to wearing thongs and strings to the beaches.

I just came back from Florida - Disney World to be exact, and you could spot the Europeans a mile away, cuz they were the only ones wearing speedos or thongs at the pools.

I do think it will take a long time for North Americans men to start showing off. It's funny how they want their women in the skimpiest of outfits, but they're own outfits hide almost every inch of their bodies. What a waste!

[The Bondsman]

it is very funny to read it, because here in my country we think that people form united states are very open minded and are very used to small swimwear and show it. so i am a little shocked to read you
Boy were you mis-informed INTRIGADO!
The good ole US of A has been responsible for more cover-ups than Watergate you know!
In fact they probably run the MALE equivalent of the female dress codes in Iran! Curiously though, women in Yankee-land can wear almost nothing at all, ....go figure? In fact the "two-dollar hooker look" is almost de rigeur in The States!

Speaking just for here in OZ, before the Yankee influence took over, men were perfectly comfortable wearing what would be considered VERY short shorts both for sports and even workwear. "STUBBIES" (a local brand) were an almost universally worn workshort, ....and they were VERY short indeed, (groin length!) but even hetero men went about happily in them. It was heaven for a leg-fetishist like myself!
And on the beach, everyman, literally everyman and boy wore Speedos without any hint of anything being unusual. They were the national acceptable dress on the beach.
Then came the toxic invasion of American rap kultcha, music vids and Micheal bloody Jordan, and suddenly every man thought he had to cover up in very LONG bored-shorts at the beach and suddenly, the so called "shorts", (what a laugh!), came down to just above the ankles!!!:mad::mad::mad:
Despite the rapster's "ho's", .....which would seem a suitable term if looks are anything to go on, .....wiggling their arses around in micro-mini-shorts cut up so high that they have another place to wear lipstick:eek:, .....the rapper/gansta men do NOT do any bare skin AT ALL below the waist. NONE!!!
It's baggy, baggy, ....and more baggy. And stupidly, everybody else seems to follow their lead.

We are only just now here emerging from this repressive mind-set, ...the young blokes are starting to wear shorts that, while still not "shorty-shorts", are certainly tighter and finish well above the knee. I am even seeing a few more Speedo type garments at the beach too.
in my country we know eoropean and gringos (people from usa) because they are the only ones wearing speedos or thongs at the beaches.
I'd check the passports of those thong-wearing gringos if I were you INTRIGADO. I think you'll find they're NOT from north of the border at all, ....or if they are, then they are escaping the repressive regime at home to give their contraband thongs an airing while sucking up a few margheritas, ...which doesn't sound like such a bad idea really!:D:D:D

p.s.: sorry about my english, hope you get the idea at least
Your english is fine! Welcome to the forums, ...I thoroughly enjoyed your input! Post more!

[pnhmrk]

Take a tip from the French and install a bidet, ....they are truly, truly wonderful.

It's not only the French who use bidets - they are used across continental Europe. In the UK they're only found in top end hotels and the occasional private house. I don't know about Asia but, I suspect, it's only the native English speaking world that doesn't use them. (You'll guess from my knowledge that I'm another bidet fan ;) )

[Phillybriefs]

Thong be gone!

[The Bondsman]

(You'll guess from my knowledge that I'm another bidet fan ;) )
And a word of advice for any of you considering installing one of these wonderful aids to gay life, .....get one with the fountain-type spray.
These are the best for men, .....you don't even have to put your hand in the water as you do with the plain bowl types that are more commonly encountered as an aid for women.
The fountain fitting is just wonderful before AND after, ...if you take my meaning; ...and I know you will.;):hump;):cool:

[deusex]

been thinking more and more about this whole thongs in the mainstream thing, and firstly, I'm amazed at the masses of thong wearers here on this site who aren't coming forward.

Secondly, for all you nay-sayers, if someone told you 10 years ago that the youngins would be wearing jeans with crotches down to the knees that hang off their hips and to keep them from falling down they walk like a cross between a bowlegged bull riding cowboy and someone who's was fucked within an inch of their lives the night before, would you believe them? I think not. So who's to say that thongs won't have their moment.

Since when has fashion been comfortable and practical?

[The Bondsman]

I'm amazed at the masses of thong wearers here on this site who aren't coming forward. Well SOME of us here are TRYING to keep the forums interesting, .....
who's to say that thongs won't have their moment.
I thought that was precisely what we were saying? Their "moment", ...like everything else.
Since when has fashion been comfortable and practical?
Never, ....but it does tend to revert to "comfort" when things become too extreme. Hence you don't see kids wearing the extreme styles into adulthood, ...except those cases of severely arrested development! SAD, ..really sad...........!

[Phillybriefs]

Again, it's not like thongs were introduced last year. They've been around a LONG time. I think they are as popular as they are going to get.

And The Bondsman, you didn't take a closer look at the repost of your construction worker pic, did you? Here it is again. I "persuaded" the guy to remove his pink thong!

[lycrathong]

I wouldn't want some of the comments on here about thongs not being comfortable or practical as everyday underwear to put people off trying them as an alternative to briefs and boxers. I wear them all the time except for the colder months, when I switch to something with a bit more coverage. Sure, the feeling of wearing a thong is different and can take some getting used to, but it shares with the jock the combination of support up front and freedom at the rear. I find boxers uncomfortable because of the lack of support up front, and the tendency to "ride up" at the rear.

In the end, it's a personal choice but it's worth giving the thong an extended trial. However it's best to avoid the cheap thongs you can sometimes find in high street stores, which are often poorly fitting. It's better to pay the extra for a good brand, and make sure that you don't get tempted into a smaller size than you need.

[deusex]

I wear them all the time

Finally! Someone's come in to back me up. It's just not easy for me to endorse a product that I haven't worn in a long time (being a jockstrap guy as I've mentioned)

Again, it's not like thongs were introduced last year.
I'm still not buying that argument. Styles get rehashed all the time. Bell bottoms, tie dye, hip huggers, , flip flops (or ironically thongs in other parts of the world), skin tight "mod" jeans which I'm seeing a lot on the kids these days (only in the "cool" parts of town)

I'm not saying it's going to happen, but all it takes is Dolce & Gabanna, Prada or D Squared (the most likely) to use them on the runway one season, and it's on it's way.

Honestly, there's no right or wrong, unless someone can actually see into the future. I just don't discount anything when it comes to kids and fashion trends. They have to be different, that's part of growing up.

[The Bondsman]

and make sure that you don't get tempted into a smaller size than you need.
And don't we see a lot of that?
Anything, ...anything always looks, (and feels) better IF IT FITS!

[darkthong]

I agree with lycrathong, please don't try and get discouraged by the negative comments in this thread.

I also wear a thong nearly every day and i don't have the chaffing or wedgie problem. This is probably because i buy the correct size and for a thong this is most of the time 1 size up from your boxer size. That us why i prefer to buy them in a store so i can try them on (and show them to my girl :rolleyes:).

I do hope that thongs become mainstream someday but i doubt that it will happen sometime soon. If this happens and thongs for men are available in most stores as they are with female thongs then probably a lot more men are inclined to try one. Perhaps the negative comments and comments regarding ones underwear suggesting their sexuality may fade and we can wear a thong without being affraid what someone might say.

Until that time i won't give up on a thong because they provide me support and give me the feeling of freedom also during the winter :) You do need to wear a pair of pants on top of them :cool: to not get cold. I will also toghetter with my girl enjoy my swim thongs on the beach and because she likes my butt she will enoucrage me to wear them and vice versa.

These are just my 2 cents but i hope that my experience and insight can help somebody.

[smallboy]

What do you think about men wearing thongs? Low waist jeans are becoming more popular for men' s fashion. Is it just a matter of time when men where thongs showing them like the girls do?? Or will there always be a more modest male fashion? Tell us what you think.

I have just recently purchased Hom Plume g-string/ thong and I must say they are fab so light and comfortable to wear giving support where needed may change to something different in the colder months haveing a string between may arse crack do's not bother me

[Thonging Tyler]

Well guys as an older member of this forum (47) and over weight (slimming down) I probally shouldn't wear thongs in public and don't, but I do wear thong underwear.

Being from Utah it can be cold in the winter, and I've tried briefs and thongs and haven't notice much different under jeans or pants between the 2.

Also being from Utah a ultra conseverative state I though I'd be the only one but I'm seeing more and more skimpy undies on guys in the locker room at the gym :) than before. On guys of all ages and sizes.

[Phillybriefs]

I have a vivid memory of wearing a thong on a cold, windy, wintery day here in Philadelphia and I could definitely feel the cold on my butt. A brief's fabric might be thin but it holds the body's heat.

And of course you pro thongers shy away from the unhygenic issue of the thong string. Let's face facts, it ain't a pretty sight at the end of a day.

While I think it's time for the thong to sing its swan song, I know the thong is here to stay. It will always have appeal to those kinkier men who like the idea of a bare butt.

[deusex]

Let's face facts, it ain't a pretty sight at the end of a day.

Neither are piss stains and skid marks - but they're nothing a good wash won't take care of (and perhaps spending a few extra moments with everyone's friend - Mr. Toilet Paper wouldn't hurt)

[The Bondsman]

While I think it's time for the thong to sing its swan song, I know the thong is here to stay.
Even when the thong is gone, ...I think the malady will linger on! Boom-tish!:rolleyes::D
Neither are piss stains and skid marks - but they're nothing a good wash won't take care of (and perhaps spending a few extra moments with everyone's friend - Mr. Toilet Paper wouldn't hurt)
Oooh, ...doncha just LUV the direction this thread is going?:eek::D
Could it be in the very same direction the thong back thread itself ends up?

[Phillybriefs]

Well, deusex, while I may get the occasional skid in my white briefs, a thong strap insures that my anus will be flossed. I can only imagine what the strap looks like for those who aren't as thorough.

Perhaps some members can post a few pictures of their thongs at the end of the day to enlighten us further about the joys of this nifty little garment?:eek:

[darkthong]

And of course you pro thongers shy away from the unhygenic issue of the thong string. Let's face facts, it ain't a pretty sight at the end of a day.



That depends on how clean it all is, i really very very rarely have that problem. If and when i do it really is no issue because i know the strap is right between the buttocks and thus gets earlier dirty, you know what my girl also has that problem. I think lots more girls will have that problem and also males. You can try and prevent it but it can happen sometimes especially when wearing a white thong but it never stopped the ladies from wearing them.

[The Bondsman]

the strap is right between the buttocks and thus gets earlier dirty, you know what my girl also has that problem. I think lots more girls will have that problem and also males. You can try and prevent it but it can happen sometimes especially when wearing a white thong but it never stopped the ladies from wearing them.

EEEEEK!:eek::eek::eek:Stop, stop, STOP RIGHT NOW! PLEASE!NO photos, none at all! EVER! I do NOT want to see dirty anal floss!
Male or even worse, ....female!
Sorry fellers, I did not join a "scat" site! I have gone as far down the S-bend as I am prepared to go.
It's bad enough wondering just where that really crook smell is coming from when in mixed company, ...but I sure as hell DON'T want to actually see it!:eek:
Both Boyf and I manage to go through life without crapping in our briefs at all.
Not even a speck!
I am NOT going to apologise for this post, .....if you are personally into the brown stuff, play around to your hearts content, but I don't want to see it, or smell it.:D:D:D

[darkthong]

WHOAAA!!! :eek::eek::eek: Indeed stop...

I wasn't trying to get photos nor do i want to see photo's i'm not into that stuff either. Just stating the fact that because the strap is right there it gets earlier dirty then any other type of underwear and it doesn't mean you have to crap your pants. If you just :bath enough and keep it clean it should not happen......

So let's just forget the nasty photo request and continue to talk about if thongs ever will be mainstream like they are for females.

[Phillybriefs]

Oy vey, enough with the protests!! However, you gentlemen perfectly illustrated my point. Thongs aren't going mainstream because of the "ick" factor as shown by your extreme adversion to what naturally happens to the strap.
There's no way straight guys especially are going to be comfortable with that aspect. I don't think their women will either. Gawd, who can forget the episode of Sex and the City when Miranda discovers Steve's skidmarked white briefs for the first time? She freaked out! Can you imagine how she would have reacted had she discovered a saturated thong? Granted it's a fictional portrayal but I believe very much based in reality!

[dikdekok]

Well Phillybriefs, I think it is quite clear now: thongs are not your thing and you try to persuade others who think different. Forget it, will never work, especially when you try to do it with the arguments you use. Although apparently clear arguments for you and others.

To come back to the original topic of this thread: I happen to come to a Dutch (this time correctly spelled bondsman?!) forum about all kinds of life-style and thus also clothing and sexuality. The majority of the participants are between 12 and 25 years in age, both male and female. So the more young part of our society. There is a recent thread (started in May) with already 12 pages of posts with as topic: could a boy/man wear thongs. Of course you do see quite a number of reactions simply stating "NO" or "GAY". However (to my surprise) more than 10 guys admitted they were wearing them and love to wear them. There are even quite a copuple of girls who stated that they like to see their boy-friends in thongs and even convinced them to start wearing thongs (or just bought them for him).
So: mainstream at the moment? No. Singing the Swan song? Sure not.

By the way I heard at the radio this morning that the new fashion item for men is the HOTPANT. To name something which is originally typically female. So you see men are apparently both following fashion and that fashion can be rather "femalish".

dik
Think this was my longest post ever :shocked:D

[AndrewDelong]

What do you think about men wearing thongs? Low waist jeans are becoming more popular for men' s fashion. Is it just a matter of time when men where thongs showing them like the girls do?? Or will there always be a more modest male fashion? Tell us what you think.

I don't know about thongs becoming mainstream, but I hope the super low-rise jeans go out of fashion pretty quick. While I enjoy seeing waistbands, I don't think they're flattering (esp. on guys with long torsos... like myself).

Back to thongs... I enjoy a thong every now and then, but I doubt they'll every be popular/"mainstream" (at least not in the US).

[The Bondsman]

Dutch (this time correctly spelled bondsman?!)
Yep! Perfect! You know I was only teasing you, ....and I only ever tease my friends!


Of course you do see quite a number of reactions simply stating "NO" or "GAY". However (to my surprise) more than 10 guys admitted they were wearing them and love to wear them.
In my experience it is FAR more likely that a str8 bloke will wear a thong than a gay feller, ....under the influence of his girlfriend. See your next point.

There are even quite a copuple of girls who stated that they like to see their boy-friends in thongs and even convinced them to start wearing thongs (or just bought them for him).
I is also my opinion that girls will, given half the chance apply the same beauty aesthetics to their men as to themselves, ..hence the waxing, eyebrow plucking, spray-tanned metrosexual! (Why does this site have no icon for "vomit"?)

By the way I heard at the radio this morning that the new fashion item for men is the HOTPANT. :shocked:D
Hot pants new? Not at all! Shorty-shorts, ..and we are talking VERY short here, (like groin length),commonplace workwear here for even str8 men.
It's just the fancy "female" name that seems strange.
And we are SO bloody used to the three-quarter american cargo pants with the pockets big enough to hold enough luggage for a six month camping trip bulging at the knees. (Again why is there no "vomit" icon?) Insert it here!

[deusex]

(Again why is there no "vomit" icon?)

be careful what you ask for: :vomit Bondsman

(I also added an angel smiley, but you'll never have a need for that one Bondsman :angel )

[The Bondsman]

be careful what you ask for: :vomit Bondsman
Love it! Love it!

(I also added an angel smiley, but you'll never have a need for that one Bondsman :angel )
And just to prove you wrong......May Farrah :angel now rest in peace at last.

[dikdekok]

Yep! Perfect! You know I was only teasing you, ....

I know, that is why I asked it :angel

In my experience it is FAR more likely that a str8 bloke will wear a thong than a gay feller, ....under the influence of his girlfriend. See your next point.

I do not see the difference between gay, be or str8. It is what the man in person likes and what the person who he likes/loves the most likes (bf, gf, the one he is married with).

I is also my opinion that girls will, given half the chance apply the same beauty aesthetics to their men as to themselves, ..hence the waxing, eyebrow plucking, spray-tanned metrosexual!
Do you really think that is the main influence of women? I think it is just commerce: a man not doing that all does not spent money. So just somebody who created a market by smart marketing.

Hot pants new? Not at all! Shorty-shorts, ..and we are talking VERY short here, (like groin length),commonplace workwear here for even str8 men.
It's just the fancy "female" name that seems strange.
And we are SO bloody used to the three-quarter american cargo pants with the pockets big enough to hold enough luggage for a six month camping trip bulging at the knees. (Again why is there no "vomit" icon?) Insert it here!

I did not know the shorty-short of you down there, never been in your country-continent which must be very interesting when I interpret the rumours and stories correctly. But indeed I reacted on the female name "hot pants". I do get some visions about this new fashion which do give me a need for this other nice new icon: :vomit. Not that I do not like the view of a good looking man in tight shorty-shorts (think it's a better name), but I do see already a lot of less good looking guys in to tight hot pants with typical colors and/or prints (like the terrible legging fashion of female).
And you are right: when I go on a six week camping trip I like to travel light: my only luggage is a cargo pant, room enough for a couple of thongs, toothbrush , camera and creditcard :D

dik

[The Bondsman]

I do see already a lot of less good looking guys in to tight hot pants with typical colors and/or prints (like the terrible legging fashion of female).What's amusing here is the young blokes who are wearing these new shorts that have VERY tight legs and come to just above the knee. So many of them have tubbed up in the old camouflage baggy things that now they have these tubby barge arses that look horrible with the tight legs.
To look good in jeans and shorts it's important to have a good shape to the arse, ......the old baggy things certainly let guys "supersize" themselves!

[The Bondsman]

And The Bondsman, you didn't take a closer look at the repost of your construction worker pic, did you? Here it is again. I "persuaded" the guy to remove his pink thong!
Yes I saw it, .....glad you persuaded him to ditch the Barbie-pink anal floss, .....(just as well SweatyAussie is on holidays!), ....I have now persuaded our construction worker to dress more to my taste!:D:D:D

[Phillybriefs]

The Bondsman, you put him in tighty whities?! While I like underwear, I prefer to see some butt crack on occasion, especially on a construction worker!

We are in an interesting time in fashion, a time when the pendulum is swinging on men's shorts and pants. I don't know why the short shorts went away exactly. True, the hip hop movement in America had a lot to do with it but so did our expanding waistlines and general taste for comfortable, casual clothes (remember jams in the mid 80s?). I've started wearing loose shorts that are a mere 4" above my knee and I feel like I'm exposing too much leg! They do look good and they are what "shorts" are supposed to be -- short!

But back on point, I do own several thongs. They tend to chaffe and despite my best attempts at hygiene, the string gets, well . . . . :( I think thongs are hot and I love seeing my butt. However, they'll never be the mainstay of my underwear drawer. There are just too many more comfortable alternatives!