Short Shorts
Now we’re not ones to create alarmism, but with summer in Australia almost here, we feel it’s our duty to warn the men in our lives. Board short lengths are on the rise, along with the fear of knee exposure amongst the male population. We know what you’re thinking. Real boardies cover the knee. You can surf in them, ride your pushy down to the beach in them, heck — you can even head up to the pub for a beer in them. But this season short shorts are here to stay, so it’s only a matter of time before you find yourself in the foetal position on a change room floor. Come on. What’s the worst that could happen — that people will see you have knees? Well, I guess you could find yourself on the Dads in Short Shorts
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Benny said | 4 December, 2009
I predict this lasting about as long as the Duran Duran reunion tour.
No doubt they will be big on the Gold Coast and Sydney’s northern beaches.
Lemme guess, they come in day-glo colours as well?
Retro’s fun ‘n’ all, but there’s nothing funny about knobbly white stick-legs.
Cover that sh*t up, kids.
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lilly said | 4 December, 2009
For my dad, short shorts NEVER went out of fashion. He still wears them every non-work day, weather permitting!