Underwear, a Private Matter

When my Russian-born grandmother once told me to always make sure to be wearing clean underwear, I assumed she was referring to the possibility of being involved in a potential accident or some other kind of terrible event which would require an emergency responder to see my undergarments.

But after an entirely different kind of incident the other day, all I can say is: wow! - my grandmother really saw the future, and it is a future where I can not help but ask myself: why?

There I was, sitting with a friend and enjoying a cup of coffee at a cafe, when I saw this:

Now, as its name implies, underwear is meant to be worn under. In case that isn't clear, allow me to explain it even more bluntly: the rest of us should not see it. Not in public and especially not while at a cafe sipping a latte.

Even though underwear is a private matter, I still do have a couple of opinions, for you men out there, about it:

1. If you prefer briefs, the tidy whites are the ONLY way to go
2. If you are a boxer kind of man, then go for it: crazy colors, patterns and designs are always fun

But whatever your preference, please do us all a favor and keep them undercover.

And for those handymen and plumbers among you, here is a simple, yet important tip: get yourself some work overalls - that is what they are for!