Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just back from a trip to Henley,which is a college town. Can anyone tell me why teenage boys insist on showing you their undies in their low slung jeans? Has no one told them that it looks ridiculous & makes them walk as if they have just had an accident? One lad in front of me had his jeans so low that his ENTIRE bum cheek was out - yes,his jeans waist was below his butt cheek. Just as well he had nice Calvins on,really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm with you on this one Sarah - I have a college near my office and see them parading past all day it's not attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am always tempted to pull the trousers up for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 My son does it with his next undies. He knows I hitch his trousers up if I can get close enough. He doesn't wear his as low as some, though. He lives in dread of me hitching up his friends when they come round. Do they think it's sexy, cool, rebellious, or what? I just think it looks stoooopid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 It is so funny when their bare bums are exposed . I think it is supposed to be all gangstar related but most don't realise. It refers to those bad boys in prison who have to have their belts taken away, therefore trousers tend to get loose and fall down a bit. Of course most boys don't realise this and have their trousers halfway down their backsides whilst still wearing the belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 In some cases the trousers appear to be stitched to the pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just as well he had nice Calvins on,really Should you have noticed that Sarah It is a trend that has been around for a while, I remember seeing American films going back 15 years ago and the teenagers were doing it then. Oh well, looking on the bright side, at least when they get older and fatter their jeans will still fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 When I used to live in London (we're talking late 80s, early 80s here) the gangsta element were just strating to get into the baggy trews, large trainers and daft walk. Round here, the jeans are now a lot skinner - think like a hobble - and very tight round under the bum I no like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 In some cases the trousers appear to be stitched to the pants. They are in some I don't wear mine halfway down my bum but my brother does + mother always moans at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Not a pretty sight is it? My friend was mortified when out shopping with her 82 year old mother, who pulled a lad's trousers up for him and told him he'd 'catch his death of cold!' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 ha!!! I went up to a youth the other day, and informed him that whilst none of the hot young girls were looking, there were several of us ladies having a good old peek, He turned round, just as my three freinds waved at him, and grinned. UP came the trousers But a mate of my dera son, who shall be nameless, has his mum yelling "xxx" PANTS... at him everyu so often, only for him to turn round and yell back "yeah, nice , aren't they!!" Teenagers,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 My mother was once really evil to a boy who did that she said in a loud enough voice he could hear "it's so unattractive to see a boys underwear.''I've never seen a boy hitch his trousers so fast in my life. twas mean but very funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 My friend was mortified when out shopping with her 82 year old mother, who pulled a lad's trousers up for him and told him he'd 'catch his death of cold!' . Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am always tempted to pull the trousers up for them I'm always tempted to pull them down, would be far more embarrassing for them when I met Hubby he used to wear his jeans low with his pants waist band on show, and his crotch somewhere around his knees. It was mostly because he'd buy really large size jeans because he couldn't be bothered to try them on Once he moved in with me (and my parents), he was soon wearing properly fitting trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 There was a lad in my college, (going back about 8 years ago now!) that had his trousers so low he practically waddled around like a penguin! it was funny watching him trying to step up the step onto the coach as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I agree, it looks ridiculous . Do they never need to run for a bus? That would be a sight to see . Luckily, neither of my teenage boys are into clothes so wear normal things like jeans that fit and joggers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I regularly pull ES's up and take him by surprise I also barked "pull yer trousers up to his mate" who jumped to attention and did just that My colleague who is a mum to 3 teens and a nurse too said to a dopey teen leaving the room "..... and pull your trousers up" and he did Cinnamon if I had the answer to your query I would tell you - it is gangsterish but frankly if you were robbing a bank and trying to run in low slung jeans you woouldnt get far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I don't know if it is true, but our teenage apprentice at work, who proports to be a bit of an expert on these matters tells me it has a much more sinister meaning. It comes from prison culture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yes - something to do with not being allowed a belt in prison, so your trousers fall down. Expect our grandparents generation found mini skirts a lot more shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 It's even more ridiculous when you go skiing and they still have their trousers round their bum and their underwear hanging out - I'd freeze to death, particularly if I was on a snowboard and had to sit down and fiddle with my bindings all the time.* * I can board as well as ski in case you think I'm prejudiced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookiehen Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 My oldest two (11 & 10) still insist on tucking their polo shirts into their boxers, so are careful to ensure that their trousers are well pulled up. I also insist in buying the Asda Smartprice boxers, so they're not worth flaunting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 My friend was mortified when out shopping with her 82 year old mother, who pulled a lad's trousers up for him and told him he'd 'catch his death of cold!' . I wonder if she was related to the little old lady who poked at my (only a little bit) bare back when I was bending over to take something off a low shelf in Marks the other month. "You'll catch your death," she told me. I don't think I was showing my knickers though! DS has shorts that come down and show his undies but his jeans are thankfully hitched up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Low slung jeans here too from ED Same with all his friends, all I get is if I mention it Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I remember it being explained to me a while ago. Apparently, in the US, police in less salubrious areas such as the Bronx used to remove the belt from someone they arrested since it's difficult to run quickly with one hand holding your trousers. That gave rise to the fashion in question - theoretically a statement of solidarity with the gang members. Of course, nowadays a teenager is not displaying solidarity so much as a spotty cheek, but it's the thought that counts. Allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have to say boys boxers are better and contain more fabric than girls thongs I hate walking round the science class room when the pupils are all leaning over the desks sat on stools much easier when they are on chairs with a back in them. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
