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.

Unaware

 

Good morning.

"Do guys really not know that stuff is hanging out?"

I hate to admit it, but we really are that unaware. Unless there's a cold breeze, or someone is kind enough to let us know. With more men wearing running shorts and the like, as the warmer weather hits, you're bound to see it more often.

Of course, I won't deny there are exhibitionists out there who are doing it on purpose for the thrill or shock value.

The best thing you can do is either ignore it, or tell him. Just don't be nasty or mean about it. A simple "You might want to put that away," or "You know, you're hanging out," will suffice. Most men will react immediately by stuffing things back in where they belong and offering a weak or embarrassed apology.

Brighten Your Wednesday

 

Good morning. I hope you've all been having a good week.

Maybe a few Weird Headlines will brighten your Wednesday.

Your Absolute Best

 

I watched the Carol Burnett 90th Birthday special the other night and they showed this very funny clip from The Larry Sanders Show.

 

Which reminded me that Summer has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.

That means a lot of guys will be switching out the jeans for shorts. 

Some manscaping might be in order.

Now, if you don't want a partner to take up the razor or take one up yourself, perhaps a Manscaping Service might be in order. They do exist. As one of his fellow barbers puts it in the below video, "It's time to tidy up a bit down there."

So you can present your absolute best.