Friday, October 4, 2024

Jocks Are

 

Good morning.

Well, one October Surprise has been resolved by the dockworkers union. Reporting indicates the other unions put pressure on them to go back to work until January - thus saving Christmas shopping.

"I stopped for coffee and changed tables so I wouldn't have to deal with seeing a man's junk hanging out of his shorts. What is it with men? You can't at least put on a jack strap. Isn't that what they were made for?"




Um, okay. First, it's not junk. That's offensive. Junk is something we throw away in the trash. Second, jocks are uncomfortable as hell. To quote a line from my buddy's first play, "You try cramming those double-Ds into a A-cup and then we'll talk." Yeah, it's like that, only worse.

Third, jock straps were actually invented in 1874 by C.F. Bennett in Chicago, working for Sharp & Smith Sporting Goods, specifically for "bicycle jockeys" who were that era's version of delivery services and messengers. Thus the name "jock strap" (or "jockstrap," depending upon your preferred spelling). It was designed to keep the men's balls from flopping around and getting bruised as they pedaled along cobblestone streets.

Some companies do make "street jocks," which are much less restrictive than ones worn for most sports.


Though many of today's players wear a type of full butt coverage sports brief like this one from YUSA Studios.





But anything that restricts the goods is uncomfortable. Add heat and sweat (because our balls do sweat) and, well, it's even worse. Most days, the first thing my wife does when she comes in from work is take off the bra. So, think of it in those terms the next time you see a guy's goods slipping out the legs of his shorts.

Have a great weekend.

21 comments:

Mistress Maddie said...

A guys cock was hanging out? I fail to see the issue! Lmao. Over the summer when in Philly I took the rail to another part of town. The guy across from me...his cock was making an appearance...but he was cruising...and I liked the view. I even might have even gotten a picture!

SickoRicko said...

You have a good weekend too!

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

Before getting with Huntley, I had no idea Jockstraps could be cool and comfy!
Never wore them in high school. Now I have several pairs, some sporty, some just underwear. I like them with jeans...

XOXO

jimboylan2 said...

Unless I really need protection (as in cup), I often wear briefs cut with a pouch and horizontal fly. It's very comfortable if I relax and let my tool and its company stick out for fresh air.

whkattk said...

I fail to see the issue, as well. You took a photo? You could share it for future use.

whkattk said...

Thanks!

whkattk said...

You're lucky you were able to avoid them in HS. Street jocks can be comfortable - depends on how the pouch is formed. XOXO

whkattk said...

I've often wondered if briefs with a horizontal opening might be more comfortable than regular pouch briefs.

Your French Patrick said...

You're right, that's what they're made for. It's an unforgivable sign of shamelessness.
Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.
Have a great weekend

Anonymous said...

I guess women don't appreciate anatomy like men, who would like nothing better than to see breasts peeking out even further or a Sharon Stone Basic Instinct moment.

This is worrying since if male anatomy offends women in public, it probably offends them in private too, to the extent that nudity is only permitted in bed for the purpose of sex (and perhaps not even then). It sounds like a throwback to the Victorian era where even sex was officially only for procreation. Then you get anecdotes today of women being offended when their male partner masturbates as if the universe revolves around women and their wants.

Anonymous said...

Sometimes the guy is unaware that he's hanging loose. Big Dude

UtahJock said...


Athletic supporters are the most comfortable underclothing yet created. I know this from experience and my 53 years of being an athlete.

whkattk said...

Hugs and bisous!

whkattk said...

After all these years, we have never left our Puritanism behind.

whkattk said...

Very true!

whkattk said...

I never could handle the tight scrunch. Though I have worn street jocks and found them to be much more comfortable.

UtahJock said...

Maybe you haven't tried the correct size, or brand, or fit. For me they are stretchy enough for good support without compression.

jimboylan2 said...

Unfortunately for us real men, the side seam lengths of men's shorts are getting so long that her problem will soon disappear.

uptonking said...

I am grateful for every sip and every slip! Kizzes.

whkattk said...

As most men are.

whkattk said...

That's true for sure.