There has been a little bit of "controversy" (I use the word loosely) regarding Ross and his love of his manpris (prounounced capris but instad of "ca" it is "man"). I like them - I think they look good and I would much rather Ross wear these then make me stare at his knobby knees. But - I decided that this important topic needed to be voted on. Maybe I am just so used to Ross in his manpris that I don't see how silly they look. But really they don't look that bad . . . or do they? Please vote - I can't guarantee that the outcome will change Ross's feelings towards his manpris (he is in love with them) but maybe it will help me clear the fog of manpris ridiculousness. Maybe.Here are some pictures of Ross wearing the manpris. I particularly love the one of Ross mowing the lawn in manpris. This pictures has made me laugh more than once - my friend Mindy will be glad that he is protecting his "moneymaker."
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KT--well I voted "sure" but that's because "absolutely not" was definitely not the right answer for me. I think manpris are kind of weird. My grandma always made them for my grandpa out of his old dockers, but not to be stylish--he just liked super long shorts. I always appreciate a man covering the whites of his thighs (no one needs to see that), so I guess if the choice is manpris or daisy dukes I choose manpris.
These are the options: manpris or Daisy Dukes? Why can't we have a compromise and go with regular shorts?
Honestly, Kitty, if you can't see how ridiculous those manpris are then all I can say to you is "open your eyes, Shelby, open your eyes!" I was there for the purchase of those manpris during our belated honeymoon in Spain and I remember telling Ross that he would NEVER wear those back in the States. Well, I think he is wearing them and claiming to love them just to prove me wrong. Point made, Ross, now you can stop humiliating yourself just to say I was wrong (once).
Oh silly toddcat - I sincerely believe that men should never wear shorts short enough that I can see their knees. And we both know that you make that mistake ALL the time. So really when Lindy says "daisy dukes" she means "just above the knee." Also - duh - pink is my signature color!
Well, I'm not modest enough to keep my knees covered. I like to expose them for all the world to see and it causes a lot of controversy. I know EXACTLY how Miley Cyrus feels right now.
Like Lindy, I voted "sure" because absolutely not seemed a little extreme. I really wanted an "if you must" option. They were not as horrifying as I was imagining them to be but I still think a pair of shorts that falls just below the knees is infinitely better. No daisy dukes -- even for running; I don't care how much regular shorts ride up, it is just wrong -- and no Australian outback/Firefighter calendar mid-thigh shorts.
Todd, if you would stop strutting the sidewalk with a runway face and that glistening lotion spread over your knees and calves, you might not feel so self-conscious.
Of course Greg looks great in his manpris because he looks good in everything he wears. He is tall dark and handsome, and he is my son-in-law.
Why don't you take that husband of yours out to Old Navy and buy him some regular shorts. If he gave them a chance, he just might like them.
I agree with Lindy. Just try wearing normal, socially acceptable clothing and you might like it.
Seeing Greg mowing the lawn in his manpris gave me a flashback to our childhood. So I have 2 words for you Greg: Alan Zabel.
It's been like half an hour and I'm still laughing about the Alan Zabel reference. That brings back the memories. I'm still down with the man-pris. Recognize.
T! I love your commenting blog friends. I just went back and read the ones from my b-day ode and I cracked up (I didn't read them on the day because I was not blog saavy back then and it would have made it that much more special). Thanks for the niceness all ya'll. Toddcat, the name Pook came from a dog I once had. I was named after him. Some people might be mortified at the thought of being named after a dog but he was a really cute dog. As for the Manpris? Well, I think they are fine. What else are you supposed to do when just your ankles get hot on a summer day. I have, however, been out of the fashion loop since I moved back to UT so I should not be giving any fashion advice. BTW, since my legs are the same length as an oompa loompa, that is what shorts look like on me. So I will keep the door open for manpris in case my son gets my leg genes.
I'll never forget the crappy date I had at BYU. I opened the front door when he picked me up, and we were wearing the same outfit! Greenish capris and gray t-shirts. Ouch.
Girly, girly, girly.
Ross, I hope you realize how lucky you are to have a mother-in-law that likes you enough to support you in your manpris wearing.
That's it... I'm officially classifying this as a "What Not to Wear" Fashion Emergency... I'm contacting Clinton & Stacy first thing in the morning, and we'll just let the experts settle this... shall we? (BTW- I'm sending the shot of Ross mowing the lawn in the manpris WITH SOCKS on the front page of the e-mail and marking it urgent!)
No, I'm just kidding... Ross, we love you too much to "criticize". Please don't take it as such... if you like them, Linda is right... you should wear them and we will all adjust. It's not that they are "embarrassing" really, just more of a past "faux pas"... like clamdiggers, coulottes and parachute pants. Perhaps I object because they had their day and are no longer a part of the fashion "mainstream" (which is usually for good reason!)
But, I must say, if I had to choose between shorts that were too long or too short, I'd change my vote and opt for the manpris over the John Stocktons or Daisy Dukes any day!
Although I am no fashionista- so I am unsure if my vote even counts, I must say that at least in these pictures there are no black socks involved- which makes me think he must have put some thought into it. I don't object.
Reading your blog is like subscribing to a hip correspondance course. I learn SO much. I did not know that those pants I have so often seen Greg in were called "man pris." I've always thought it took a lot of confidence to wear them and I think I just figured out what to give Scott for Father's Day.
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