Most so-called ‘jokes’ nowadays seem limited to body functions. Lots of comedians are usually less than 3 minutes into a routine when they get on the subject. Very limited range.
Strange, I’m in my 50s and can’t ever recall someone actually ripping the seat of their pants in real life. I thought that was just something that happened in comics and cheesy comedies.
I could be making some assumptions here. I do suspect textile technology is better, as is pretty much all technology, but I don’t think humans have gotten any less cheap, so corners may be cut and pants may still rip. Kids might just not care. I have been paying enough attention over the past 20 years to know that visible underpants aren’t nearly the scandal they once were.
Though underpants that fit like underpants might be, if the grief I get occasionally for swimming in briefs is anything to go by.
I did a season of summer theater with a guy who had a spectacular butt and liked to show it off, so he asked the costume department to always make his pants as tight as possible—and naturally, he kept ripping them. Finally, the costume designer said that if he ripped one more pair, she was putting him in hoop skirts for the rest of the summer.
There was an obese boy by the name of Benny when I was in grade school who squatted to pick up a pencil and gave us half-civilized little beasties a rear window into Benny’s world. We HOWLED! Yup, little monkeys that we were, we howled.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 7 years ago
I blame the gussets.
Lyons Group, Inc. about 7 years ago
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the descendant of Wilma Flintstone (note her hair bun).
sandpiper about 7 years ago
Most so-called ‘jokes’ nowadays seem limited to body functions. Lots of comedians are usually less than 3 minutes into a routine when they get on the subject. Very limited range.
Plods with ...™ about 7 years ago
It’s hard to rip the seat of your pants when it’s around your knees.
Darwinskeeper about 7 years ago
Strange, I’m in my 50s and can’t ever recall someone actually ripping the seat of their pants in real life. I thought that was just something that happened in comics and cheesy comedies.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 7 years ago
Banana peels, too. Just never seen it happen, but it’s a stock gag that everyone gets, kind of like Noah’s Ark or dogs eating homework.
gaslightguy about 7 years ago
Levis were soooo much better 60 years ago.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 7 years ago
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I could be making some assumptions here. I do suspect textile technology is better, as is pretty much all technology, but I don’t think humans have gotten any less cheap, so corners may be cut and pants may still rip. Kids might just not care. I have been paying enough attention over the past 20 years to know that visible underpants aren’t nearly the scandal they once were.
Though underpants that fit like underpants might be, if the grief I get occasionally for swimming in briefs is anything to go by.
phoenixnyc about 7 years ago
I did a season of summer theater with a guy who had a spectacular butt and liked to show it off, so he asked the costume department to always make his pants as tight as possible—and naturally, he kept ripping them. Finally, the costume designer said that if he ripped one more pair, she was putting him in hoop skirts for the rest of the summer.
Kind&Kinder about 7 years ago
There was an obese boy by the name of Benny when I was in grade school who squatted to pick up a pencil and gave us half-civilized little beasties a rear window into Benny’s world. We HOWLED! Yup, little monkeys that we were, we howled.
Jeff0811 about 7 years ago
I’ll meet you half way kid, How about I rip one from the seat of my pants. @Scherzo, probably not any time soon.
onespiceybbw about 7 years ago
i’ve had it happen to me. cheap pants that are too tight will split, eventually.