View Full Version : Why men shouldn't wear red bike shorts.
twiggjlm
08-19-2007, 04:37 PM
I think we can all appreciate this one! lol :D
Black bike shorts vs Red bike shorts.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/twiggjlm/blackshorts.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/twiggjlm/redshorts.jpg
I just had to pass this one on!! :p
KnottedYet
08-19-2007, 04:45 PM
Dar had the red shorts as her avatar for a while.... poor boys!:eek:
And the red stripe on the jersey matching up with the red at the shorts was a very unfortunate choice.
what a way for Polish cyclers to become famous, eh?
PscyclePath
08-19-2007, 05:02 PM
poor boys!:eek:
And the red stripe on the jersey matching up with the red at the shorts was a very unfortunate choice.
what a way for Polish cyclers to become famous, eh?
Gotta teach them fellers to leave the podium girls alone!
I'm so glad i'm a woman. i don't know how they walk with those things.
KnottedYet
08-19-2007, 05:18 PM
they need.... UTILIKILTS!
www.utilikilt.com
East Hill
08-19-2007, 05:27 PM
they need.... UTILIKILTS!
www.utilikilt.com
I sense a recurring theme! Perhaps we should entreat those of our members who are masculine to show us their kilts?
East Hill
KnottedYet
08-19-2007, 05:41 PM
Today is *Kilt Day* in Knot's world! :D
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 05:56 PM
Far be it from me to refuse a polite request...
4090
No pictures of me in my tartan kilt.
The condition displayed by the gentlemen above are best dealt with via a sporran.
KnottedYet
08-19-2007, 06:06 PM
YAAAAAAY!!!!! A KILT PICTURE!!!!!
Now, Mr. Silver needs to get one!
(so does SKnot, but I can't push the idea... oh no. Just subtly watching my favorite Mock-u-mercials where he could see.)
Mr. Bloom
08-19-2007, 06:19 PM
i don't know how they walk with those things.
:eek: :eek: :eek: Actually, I've found that walking comes quite naturally:D :D :D
While I know that this picture has made the rounds on the 'net, I'm quite sure that it's not a "natural posture" and that they made some adjustments for "shock effect"...:D :D
Mr. Bloom
08-19-2007, 06:22 PM
Now, Mr. Silver needs to get one!
Almost got one in Maine just for you Knot...It was an authentic one too...
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 06:49 PM
While I know that this picture has made the rounds on the 'net, I'm quite sure that it's not a "natural posture" and that they made some adjustments for "shock effect"...
Something doesn't look quite right. I sense small fruit, rocks or photoshop.
Interestingly enough, women show more interest in kilts than men do. Apart from the "what's under the kilt" questions, I hear "my husband was thinking about getting one but..."
I'm starting to believe that wearing a kilt is like getting a tattoo. If you really want to, you'll do it. I do get some odd looks, a few head shakes (as in "man wearing a damn skirt...") and the like.
Some men feel more comfortable with a traditional kilt and a sporran. Looks more kilty somehow.
BleeckerSt_Girl
08-19-2007, 06:50 PM
Lots of kiltic guys and info here:
http://www.kiltmen.com/index.htm
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 07:14 PM
since I (inadvertently) opened this can of worms.
http://xmarksthescot.com
Lots of good info.
East Hill
08-19-2007, 07:34 PM
Far be it from me to refuse a polite request...
No pictures of me in my tartan kilt.
The condition displayed by the gentlemen above are best dealt with via a sporran.
Excellent! Thank you very much.
I think that women like kilts because it seems that men who wear kilts are very secure in their masculinity.
East Hill
sandra
08-19-2007, 07:49 PM
All I can think of is UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT. :D
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 07:56 PM
That seems to be the consensus. I used to work with an older lady whose husband played in a drum and pipe band. She would expound at length on how manly kilts are and how handsome her husband looked in full kit.
A few other things kilts are good for.
They are nice for changing into and out of shorts without having to wriggle around in the car. I run twice a week and I always toss a kilt in the car so I can change in the parking lot.
I wore a kilt to my vasectomy and lived in it for four days afterward. Snug skivvies are good to wear after getting clipped, but the seams in pants are unwelcome.
Road trips. After the first time I drove down to portland in a kilt, I swore I'd never wear pants on that drive again and I do it at least once a month.
Long movies.
Also, I like wearing a sporran because it puts my wallet, keys, cellphone, etc. in a convenient spot. My UK has lots of pocket space. My tartan kilt has a small pocket in an unfortunate spot. Either way, my sporran puts things in a convenient place.
There is something kinda sexy about your wife trying to have a peek up your kilt, or doing an "underwear check" as you pass in the kitchen.
Plus, zippers on men's pants are the work of the devil.
sandra
08-19-2007, 08:02 PM
I am acquainted with and LOVE Kilt Boy, Randall Wallace. He wrote Braveheart. As much as I love my DH, I secretly have a crush on Randall. :D
Mr. Bloom
08-19-2007, 08:04 PM
As much as I love my DH, I secretly have a crush on Randall. :D
Why don't you get DH a kilt and pretend:D
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 08:05 PM
I think if my wife ever saw a photo of Viggo Mortensen in a kilt, I would be gone in a second.
mimitabby
08-19-2007, 08:07 PM
Now that you've mentioned it; yes, that shot of those cute biker boys was photoshopped. I've seen guys in red shorts (and yellow and green) and they just DON'T look like that, sorry.
When I was about twelve there was a guy in Central park wearing a black kilt. My mother and sister and I followed him around trying to see if he was wearing anything underneath it.
sandra
08-19-2007, 08:08 PM
I see Randall once a year at an event that I attend. I have a picture somewhere of a girl crawling up to him on her hands and knees trying to get a look under his kilt. :D :D :D
sandra
08-19-2007, 08:12 PM
http://www.radiocoloradonetwork.com/iyf/photos/IM000330.jpg
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 08:14 PM
When I was about twelve there was a guy in Central park wearing a black kilt. My mother and sister and I followed him around trying to see if he was wearing anything underneath it.
You get used to it.
Women's fascination with kilted mens undergarments (or lack thereof) is a bit of a mystery to us. I can't imagine walking up to a lady and saying "so what do you have under your dress?" Yet, I've had women I don't know walk up to me in all manner of places and ask that very question. And I've caught women trying to have a sneaky peek in bars, etc.
And that is a nice kilt. I like the sporran too.
KnottedYet
08-19-2007, 08:16 PM
Speaking of kilts and Utilikilts, has anyone heard from Hypgnosis06? (Mr. SGTigerKilt, she was the TE'er who worked in the design department of Utilikilt.)
And I also think men in kilts look very manly! I'd rather see 'em in kilts than in cargo shorts. (but I lived in Scotland when I was a kid, so I'm biased.)
And LisaSH, your excellent link not only gave lots of kilt resources, it also explained the droopy drawers that have been in fashion for the last 10-15 years!
Mr. Bloom
08-19-2007, 08:16 PM
I like the Utilikilt answer...tell them you're wearing "FREEDOM" :cool:
(I just saw Braveheart earlier today with SilverSon:D )
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 08:24 PM
Generally, I "fail" to hear the question.
But when forced by circumstance to answer I say "boots" or I just give them my best charming, s&*t-eating grin and walk off. Leave 'em guessing.
twiggjlm
08-19-2007, 08:37 PM
Excellent! Thank you very much.
I think that women like kilts because it seems that men who wear kilts are very secure in their masculinity.
East Hill
I agee! I wonder what my Dad would say if I dated a guy who wore a kilt? :rolleyes:
boy in a kilt
08-19-2007, 08:41 PM
The first time I showed up at my in-laws house kilted, My mother-in-law asked my wife "What is your husband wearing?"
If the worst my daughter ever does is bring home a guy in a kilt, I'll be happy.
twiggjlm
08-19-2007, 08:43 PM
The first time I showed up at my in-laws house kilted, My mother-in-law asked my wife "What is your husband wearing?"
If the worst my daughter ever does is bring home a guy in a kilt, I'll be happy.
I think the kilt would go over "okay", just as long as his hat isn't on backwards! lol :p
El Hombre
08-19-2007, 11:02 PM
Ok, here is a challenge. IF some of you ladies show up for the next Rapunzel planning meeting AND my wife gets around to ordering some more of my family Tartan, I'll wear a kilt to work and take pics.
I think some of those guys have been "enhanced" via photoshop. What really gets me are the dudes with white shorts. yuck!
BleeckerSt_Girl
08-20-2007, 07:27 AM
Now that you've mentioned it; yes, that shot of those cute biker boys was photoshopped. I've seen guys in red shorts (and yellow and green) and they just DON'T look like that, sorry.
I thinbk it simply depends on the thickness of the shorts' material. I've tried on women's lycra shorts (black) that were VERY thin and revealing, whereas other shorts materials are thick and nicely cover up "too much information" issues.
singletrackmind
08-20-2007, 07:44 AM
My thread has regenerated!
On a couple of other boards I find that when guys get all goofy over some chick pic or another the red shorts is an instant cold shower. I use it sparingly for maximum effectiveness.
Mmmmmm, guys in kilts. And yes, there is a curiosity for the wrapper underneath...or, even better, possible lack thereof....
c'mon wind!
mimitabby
08-20-2007, 07:45 AM
On a couple of other boards I find that when guys get all goofy over some chick pic or another the red shorts is an instant cold shower. I use it sparingly for maximum effectiveness.
excellent! use it with gusto!
mtbdarby
08-20-2007, 07:58 AM
Dar had the red shorts as her avatar for a while.... poor boys!:eek:
And the red stripe on the jersey matching up with the red at the shorts was a very unfortunate choice.
what a way for Polish cyclers to become famous, eh?
Ahhh, my Team Polska guys:D I do love that picture........now I am distracted.....again........:p
East Hill
08-20-2007, 08:03 AM
I am all for encouraging the wearing of kilts:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=324954
East Hill
Aquila
08-20-2007, 06:40 PM
Their helmets don't match!
(What, I was supposed to notice something else?)
shawnada
08-20-2007, 07:08 PM
All I can think of is UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT. :D
HA,HA,HEE, HEE
SMILE
sgtiger
08-20-2007, 08:53 PM
Generally, I "fail" to hear the question.
But when forced by circumstance to answer I say "boots" or I just give them my best charming, s&*t-eating grin and walk off. Leave 'em guessing.
And I don't suppose that you don't like the fact that they're trying to picture what you may (or may not) have under it. ;) :D :p
Sheesh, I leave you to your own devices for the weekend and this is what you start.:rolleyes::eek: :cool:
Starfish
08-20-2007, 09:23 PM
I can't imagine walking up to a lady and saying "so what do you have under your dress?" Yet, I've had women I don't know walk up to me in all manner of places and ask that very question. And I've caught women trying to have a sneaky peek in bars, etc.
Believe me (and of course, I know you realize this), you might not be able to imagine saying that to a woman, but lots of guys imagine and say lots worse. *sigh*
PS: A lot of the things you listed about liking kilts are the same reasons I very often prefer to wear a skirt, rather than pants!
You guys are seriously torturing me with all of this kilt talk. Y'all are very much making me miss my utilikilt-wearin', bike-ridin' something-or-other. *sigh*
sandra
08-21-2007, 04:19 AM
Their helmets don't match!
(What, I was supposed to notice something else?)
yes. "party in my pants. party in my pants" :D :D :D
GLC1968
08-21-2007, 06:14 AM
I think if my wife ever saw a photo of Viggo Mortensen in a kilt, I would be gone in a second.
This image just convinced me that I need to come up with a clever way of talking my DH into a kilt! *drool*
wiseowl
08-21-2007, 07:17 AM
Has anyone actually searched for proof that the image is photoshopped? Cause I have seen guys in bike shorts that didn't look much different, so I think the photo may be within the limits of reason.
I went to Poland once- everyone was good looking there.
VeloVT
08-21-2007, 08:34 AM
ok, so far I've refrained from commenting :D --
but here goes:
first of all, the black shorts really don't look any less revealing than the red shorts...
and I have never seen a man in bike shorts look quite like that, in public anyway :D ...
I don't know anything about photoshopping, so don't know if the picture could be "retouched" for this particular effect or not... but eek...
Has anyone actually searched for proof that the image is photoshopped?
I don't know anything about photoshopping, so don't know if the picture could be "retouched" for this particular effect or not... but eek...
I know I've made boobs get bigger and fat rolls disappear- I'm the photoshop Fairy!
A shadow here, a highlight there....
margo49
08-21-2007, 08:43 AM
so I think the photo may be within the limits of reason.
.
Reason??? :confused: :eek:
do you mean "biology" perhaps?
Mr. Bloom
08-21-2007, 05:40 PM
Has anyone actually searched for proof that the image is photoshopped? Cause I have seen guys in bike shorts that didn't look much different, so I think the photo may be within the limits of reason.
I went to Poland once- everyone was good looking there.
I agree...I don't think it's photoshopped. I do think it's staged...:rolleyes:
HOWEVER, I do feel qualified to say that it's not a "natural placement" and that they likely arranged things for maximum shock effect;)
However, I feel sorry for the 2nd from the left...he looks so - ummm - 'self conscious':( :eek: ...and poor guy, he's plastered all over the internet looking like that:(
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