Speedo to Waterpark?

[USAswimmer9185]

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[lapswimmr]

1.Yes
2.Yes
3.Yes

[nyswimmer]

What might they say/do?

Laugh and call you gay and/or European. Americans tend to be squeamish about Speedos.

[geochuck]

I wear my speedo anywhere and I am 74. I don't care what anyone says.

[2fish&1whale]

Never-unless you have the buns to fill them correctly:blush:......

All kidding aside-I grew up in Europe and I have possibly seen every conceivable bodyshape in a Speedo and I still cringe when someone in their teeny-weeny swimtrunks gets in the lane with me.
Sounds shallow, but I'm not assaulting you with my lumps and bumps in a bikini now, am I?

:bolt:

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[aztimm]

Back in college, I lifeguarded at a water park (Dorney/Wildwater Kingdom, near Allentown, PA). It was rare to see a guy in a speedo, but it did happen, especially on busy days. I don't think you'd have anything to worry about. I wore one under my guard shorts (as did nearly all the other guys) and would wear it to swim laps in the wave pool over breaks.

Strangely, when I was in Europe and went to a water park (indoors, in The Netherlands), it seemed like I was the only guy not in a speedo...I went back and changed.

[cowsvils]

People will look, and may point and laugh. My suggestion to you if you are looking to go minimalist is rock something like a uglie, that extra little bit of fabric around the thighs goes a really long way imo. This is the way to go if you want the benefits of a speedo (i.e. the freedom) but it will cause way less funny glances to be thrown your way. I know it would change my mind quite a lot.

For reference: I'm 17

[geochuck]

I laugh when I see guys swimming in swim wear that go down to their knees and look like like long legged shorts.

Give me my little exposing speedo. I like speedo mans swim wear.

[Blackbeard's Peg]

May we inquire why you are asking?

[gull]

No, it is not OK--according to my wife, Speedos look ridiculous.

George, my dad (85) told me that one of the perks of getting older is that you can say or do whatever you want. Having said that, I suspect that if my mother were still alive she would not hesitate to comment on his wardrobe.

[Ripple]

...Strangely, when I was in Europe and went to a water park (indoors, in The Netherlands), it seemed like I was the only guy not in a speedo...I went back and changed.

When one of my brothers was working in Belgium, he went to a public pool wearing the loose fitting swim trunk/board shorts type of swim suit and was turned away by the lifeguard, who told him it was not a real swimsuit. I guess they wanted to be sure people weren't wearing street clothes in the pool, and it would be highly unlikely for anyone to wear a Speedo out on the street to walk around in.

[waves101]

I'd suggest a Speedo Jammer. Best of both worlds.

[geochuck]

As I tell Chuckie I will do as I please, when I please, as long as I it pleaseses her.

No, it is not OK--according to my wife, Speedos look ridiculous.

George, my dad (85) told me that one of the perks of getting older is that you can say or do whatever you want. Having said that, I suspect that if my mother were still alive she would not hesitate to comment on his wardrobe.

[Carl Spackler]

As long as you don't look like this guy, you might be Ok. Personally I prefer the jammer and haven't worn a classic speedo for many years.

http://www.yourcartoonguy.com/speedoboy.htm

[CreamPuff]

Do what you want. Just keep in mind that with the big slides you will most certainly get a wedgie. And it could come off or at the very least flash some private parts. :lmao: I say go for it particularly if you've got the goods to show it off.

[2fish&1whale]

But if I'm in good shape...?
like i said-if you got the goods to fill out a speedo properly-knock yourself out.....

though there should be a law --- if you can't see your knees for your belly a speedo is not for you----would have spared me a lot of childhood trauma!

[Allen Stark]

I only wore speedos until about age 40 when I started wearing a drag suit because the speedos embarrassed my kids. I still wear my speedo for workouts of course.

[aztimm]

From what I remember at the water park, there was no rule about minimum size for swimwear, as long as nothing was showing that shouldn't have been. However, there was a rule for how long, nothing below the knee/crease behind it. Not sure if it is still like this, but some guys used to wear shorts that were almost pants, big no-no. And you'd get some people try to just wear jeans or whatever. No rivets of course, as they could scratch the slides.

[ande]

probably not a good idea
why would you want to
ande

Hey everyone. I'm a 21 year old male. In the summer, is it okay to wear a speedo to the waterpark (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor)? Do they allow that? And do people stare and/or comment at that sort of thing?

[aquageek]

I'm with Ande on this, no speedo should ever be worn at a water park, unless you want everyone to point and laugh at you.

[SwimStud]

I'm with Ande on this, no speedo should ever be worn at a water park, unless you want everyone to point and laugh at you.

You don't need to wear a speedo for that...
:duel::thhbbb:

[Kurt Dickson]

I concur with others--no speedo. But if you do it, make sure it's really old lycra so everything really looks misshapen. The things I saw euro-trash sporting at Worlds last year are still giving me nightmares.

[2fish&1whale]

I concur with others--no speedo. But if you do it, make sure it's really old lycra so everything really looks misshapen. The things I saw euro-trash sporting at Worlds last year are still giving me nightmares.


NO!
old Lycra is worse than speedos-it becomes see through and NOTHING is left to the imagination-even my 12 year old knows when his jammers have reached the end of their lifespan and wearing them to practice would only give the girls more fodder to tease him with......

:mooning::mooning::mooning::mooning:

[ViveBene]

Hey everyone. I'm a 21 year old male. In the summer, is it okay to wear a speedo to the waterpark (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor)? Do they allow that? And do people stare and/or comment at that sort of thing?

Dress should be appropriate to occasion and activity. If you are hesitating, you know the answer. A family venue... Guess I can show up in 2 postage stamps and a very small handkerchief.

As a practical matter, you could always try it, and bring a different suit to change into if that seemed more appropriate.

Are there pictures of the water park online? That would seem to be a strong hint as to what is expected.

Have fun, in any event!

VB

[ThomasK]

Be careful not to use a good pair at the waterpark. I ruined a pair of new briefs a couple of years ago on waterslides with my daughter (that left a nice hole under the bum :help: ).

[PArob83]

go for it. the worst ive ever gotten was some giggles from some young girls, so no biggie there, people still talked to me, no direct comments, and this was in the northeast, number of different waterparks and public pools. Not one question from any of the places themselves.
Just one tip, make sure the suit fits correctly, and is in good shape, and if your doing waterslides, a speedo that is back lined helps allot.
And in a few months ill be hitting the waterparks again myself.
All in all dont worry, just do it, and besides you go SO MUCH FASTER down the body slides:)

[Nathan]

Wear your Speedo branded brief proudly :groovy:

[PArob83]

Or even a brief of another brand....:)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[mermaid]

whatever floats your boat! just be prepared for the fall-out . . . if it's gross or good

[Allen Stark]

whatever floats your boat! just be prepared for the fall-out . . . if it's gross or good

Be careful that nothing falls out.

[cltswim]

Yeah i find the same thing PARob. A few looks from young girls and that's about it. I wore a speedo 3" navy blue to a waterpark this summer and spent the whole 5 hours in nothing but my suit. Not many people cared one bit. Luckily there were a few other men doing the same. The other time i went I wore a black solar 1", same reactions. It is really all just in your head. Did anyone else hit any waterparks this summer?



go for it. the worst ive ever gotten was some giggles from some young girls, so no biggie there, people still talked to me, no direct comments, and this was in the northeast, number of different waterparks and public pools. Not one question from any of the places themselves.
Just one tip, make sure the suit fits correctly, and is in good shape, and if your doing waterslides, a speedo that is back lined helps allot.
And in a few months ill be hitting the waterparks again myself.
All in all dont worry, just do it, and besides you go SO MUCH FASTER down the body slides:)

[Dolphin 2]

What exactly is the "Hang Up" about men wearing Speedos (briefs) and women wearing bikinis and why would people laugh at other people who are wearing them at pools and waterparks?

The objection to Speedos and bikinis seem to be a spin off of the pseudo "Moral Majority Movement" who seem to just go along with the crowd like a bunch of walruses clapping their paws.

The U.S. is not the Mid East and I'm getting sick and tired of people acting like Ayatollas and trying to legislate morality either through laws or applying social pressure. Furthermore if anyone is concerned about modesty, jammers (and longer, tight-fitting tech suits) are a lot more revealing of the male anatomy than a Speedo.

If I'm going swimming, I don't want to wear a bunch of excess clothing and briefs are still the best for in-the-water sports. However wearing "Boardie Shorts" feels like I'm swimming in a washing machine.

I bet Boardies deposit a lot more residue in the pool's filtering system also. Just take a look at the residue coming out of the drain hose on a washing machine versus the amount on the cover of the drain after you've taken a shower "in the buff".

The bottom line (no pun intended): If you think it is offensive for men to go in the pool in Speedos and women in bikinis, don't look at them. Otherwise, I'll wear what I damn well like. :rant3:

Dolphin 2

[aquageek]

Otherwise, I'll wear what I damn well like. :rant3:

Dolphin 2

And we'll damn sure laugh at you. The irony about your rant is that you don't swim competitively but you wear Speedos to public pools. That is creepy and illegal, in the middle east and America.

[knelson]

I don't really think it has a lot to do with morality, it's more about what is considered appropriate attire in this country. In the United States most people consider briefs to be only appropriate for competitive water sports. I could show up to a formal event wearing a t-shirt and flip-flops and probably be more comfortable than if I wore a suit, but, again, it's not considered the appropriate attire.

[Dolphin 2]

I don't really think it has a lot to do with morality, it's more about what is considered appropriate attire in this country. In the United States most people consider briefs to be only appropriate for competitive water sports. I could show up to a formal event wearing a t-shirt and flip-flops and probably be more comfortable than if I wore a suit, but, again, it's not considered the appropriate attire.

I'm not sure why men and women wearing briefs and bikinis is considered "inappropriate" attire at a waterpark or a public pool.

However the women’s Beach Volleyball Team at the “08 Olympics have got the right idea: ;)

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2008/08/21/SP5N12ES6O.DTL&o=0

Dolphin 2

[gull]

A woman wearing a bikini at a water park (or playing beach volleyball) does not look ridiculous. A man wearing a Speedo brief does. If looking ridiculous doesn't bother you, then wear the Speedo.

[gobears]

What looks ridiculous is what I saw all over a major waterpark this summer: guys with underwear on under their board shorts. Is it just TX, or is it a national trend? I can't imagine it being comfortable or practical. Really, the majority of young guys had their underwear band out up above their loosely fitting board shorts. I'd rather see a Speedo any day...

[gull]

What looks ridiculous is what I saw all over a major waterpark this summer: guys with underwear on under their board shorts. Is it just TX, or is it a national trend? I can't imagine it being comfortable or practical. Really, the majority of young guys had their underwear band out up above their loosely fitting board shorts. I'd rather see a Speedo any day...


Sounds like Schlitterbahn. I hate that place. I saw the same thing the day I was there. And you're right, it does look ridiculous.

[gobears]

Sounds like Schlitterbahn. I hate that place. I saw the same thing the day I was there. And you're right, it does look ridiculous.

Yes, you're right. The New Braunfels location. The 12 year old girl who was in our group assured me that was what is cool right now. I can't believe California guys would do this--but what do I know!

[aquageek]

Sounds like Schlitterbahn. I hate that place. I saw the same thing the day I was there. And you're right, it does look ridiculous.

Have you checked out your avatar lately, Danny Boy! Looks like you are hip to this trend.

[gull]

Have you checked out your avatar lately, Danny Boy! Looks like you are hip to this trend.

Not.

[blainesapprentice]

I work at a pool in Tuxedo Park, NY Which is a gated community where supposed billionaires and Millionaires live (CEO of Viacom, Whoopie Goldberg, James Earl Jones, and about 1/2 of Wall Streets top dogs)...the Tuxedo Club (country club within the community) costs $50,000 a year for a basic membership (x# of kids costs Xthousand more)...and ALL of the kids still swim in the pool with boxers on underneath their suits....actually 1/2 of these boys don't bother with suits at all they just go in in their tennis whites and underwear....talk about ridiculous!

[Slowswim]

I know its not quite the same, but when I run I wear racing splits. They'er comfortable and don't chaff me. I get razzed at running groups that are more joggers, but where people train seriously; pretty much everyone wears them.

As for swimming, I'm not good enough the a tech suit would really matter and a brief is just the most comfortable. Sorry, for those of ou racing Terrapin Cup tomorrow.:eek: So, I guess its the same. If you are training seriously, you wear what is serious swim wear.

I grew up on Clearwater beach and used to rent the beach equipment. When I worked we wore the shorts that were acceptable then.

I hate guy's short for swimming (beach/pool) they are heavy, don't every seem to dry, hold the most ichy cr@p where you don't want it, and chaff! I have no idea why long shorts at the beach/pool are the style, but they are.

What I do, I wear my brief under my dopey shorts. Strip down do a workout, then put the dopey shorts back on. I'm no slave to fashion, but at the same time; why make other people uncomfortable? I think most American's put a speedo in the same class as the Borat suit and at the beach/pool assume something is wrong with you.:dunno:

[PArob83]

For those of us in the US and a few other countries we should all be glad we live in a country were we can have these discussions, but at the end of the day you can wear what you want to in the pool(assuming its not a bigfoot costume or a block of concrete). Not many countries can you break the "norm"(ridiculous or not) and be perfectly ok. Ill wear what i want to the pool/waterpark because Im proud to be an American and happy I live in a free country. (I cant wait to get back lol)
Cheers!

[cltswim]

where are you living PARob?

[LindsayNB]

But does your pool allow Hijabs?

People in Calgary will now be allowed to swim in city pools wearing saris, hijabs and other religious clothing under a new policy designed to encourage ethnic and religious minorities to participate. But for safety reasons, saris will be banned from the deep end.

Calgary officials take the plunge in allowing hijabs at city pools (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080822.SWIMWEAR22/TPStory/)

[PArob83]

Interesting, just hope they hold up to the chlorine (maybe a market for chlorine resistant religious clothing?)

[PArob83]

where are you living PARob?
right now?
(Afghanistan)....

[Ripple]

Most Calgary pools are on a salt water system, so fabrics do last a little longer than with chlorine. Five or six months for lycra instead of three or four.
Something tells me this isn't going to attract large numbers of people, at least not to the lap swim sessions. Probably "family" or "public" swims where people just play around. The downtown YWCA has a "women only" session on Sunday mornings which is meant to attract women from cultures where men and women don't swim together.

[PArob83]

Not too bad, im all for the promotion of swimming, and special sessions for women/other cultures is not such a bad idea... (long as i still have some pool time left) Its a great way to excersize/relax/have fun/compete/meet people... etc etc etc.
I just cant wait till i can hit the pool again.

[Slowswim]

Not too bad, im all for the promotion of swimming, and special sessions for women/other cultures is not such a bad idea... (long as i still have some pool time left) Its a great way to excersize/relax/have fun/compete/meet people... etc etc etc.
I just cant wait till i can hit the pool again.

PArob: Wht are you in Afghanistan and where. I was there a few years back.

I hate to disagree, but "sererate but equal", never is. If there is enough demand for private women's only clubs, then the market will atek of it. If not, why should all other segments have to pay.

A women in a regular swim suit will offend just as easily as (but not to the same degree) a as man being there.

What's wrong with one standard of dress (the culture where the pool exists) and then let adults decide what is more important?

I was in Egypt and the women had no problem swimming with men. They basically wore a body suit. Fine. Isn't that their call? Not yours to restrict when men can swim? IMHO

[knelson]

What's wrong with one standard of dress (the culture where the pool exists) and then let adults decide what is more important?

I agree, Bill. If some people don't like the standard they can choose not to swim, or rent out the pool to avoid going to the public session.

[PArob83]

True.... as we all know how "seperate but equal" did not really work in history..
and on a related note I always enjoy the evolution of the threads on this board.
I just wish this base had a pool... LOL

[Ripple]

A sari in the water is a disaster waiting to happen, as they found out in Southeast Asia after the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami. A disproportionate number of women and girls drowned in Sri Lanka, mostly poor rural Tamils. (In the major cities like Columbo, women tend to wear western clothes like jeans for every day use.)
When I heard that a swim teacher named Chris Fonfe was taking on a project to teach Sri Lankan women to swim, I emailed her and asked what would constitute an acceptable suit. To my surprise, it only had to have a skirt to cover to about the knee, and the arms and a bit of midriff showing was okay. I drafted up some patterns in five sizes, xs through xl, sewed five samples in these sizes, and sent them over.

http://www.totalimmersion.net/2008articles/may/srilanka.html

The bottom was essentially a "jammer" under an a-line skirt, attached at the side with about an inch of stitching to keep it from going all over the place in the water. A test-drive in the local pool found that it was a little heavy, but swimmable.
I hope they are using the patterns - the ones in the picture are the original samples. It was tough because I had to avoid my favorite toys - serger and coverhem machine - and do them on a horrible Singer with a basic zig-zag stitch to duplicate the most basic machine possible that could be found by poor rural women in a country like this.
I have a feeling the dress code for swimming may gradually shift there. Enough husbands lost their wives that they aren't going to quibble about a bit knee showing now and then.

[ChunkyTuna]

though there should be a law --- if you can't see your knees for your belly a speedo is not for you----

If a man cannot see his knees over his belly, how long would swimming pants have to be to hide his belly?

----would have spared me a lot of childhood trauma!

Seems you have other problems if you were "traumatized" by seeing a man wearing a simple, practical and traditional swimsuit.

[ChunkyTuna]

A woman wearing a bikini at a water park (or playing beach volleyball) does not look ridiculous. A man wearing a Speedo brief does.

What your saying is "ridiculous" and biased. What looks ridiculous to someone is subjective. Women look more ridiculous to me because they wear much skimpier clothing (to the point of being very impractical) much more often, and often with the most unfit bodies. We don't laugh at, giggle at, or taunt women because we've been conditioned to treat women with a lot more respect than we do men.

Twenty years ago few people would have thought a man wearing speedos was "ridiculous" and few people think the male swimmers and other athletes we see in the sports media are ridiculous. Seeing a man in a water activity related environment wearing speedos shouldn't be any different.

If a man wearing a brief swimsuit were openly laughed at and ridiculed in public, the bad actors are those doing the ridiculing, not the man wearing the speedos. I don't jeer at women who are allowed to wear what I think is in poor taste.

Another thing that looks very ridiculous to me are men, most of whom are young and appear quite fit, who try to swim in long baggy swim pants well below the knees. I've even seen some young men emerge from the pool wearing white cottons tee shirts along with the swimming gauchos. More than looking ridiculous it's saddening that they've succumbed to the juvenile tactics used by people to shame men out of wearing a traditional, comfortable and practical style of swimwear and into clown pants.

[ChunkyTuna]

And we'll damn sure laugh at you. The irony about your rant is that you don't swim competitively but you wear Speedos to public pools.

What's ironic is what the subject in your avatar is wearing. If that is you, was anyone damn sure laughing at you in that getup? And what's ironic about a noncompetitive swimmer wearing brief swimwear?

That is creepy and illegal, in the middle east and America.

Noncompetitive male swimmers wearing speedos is illegal in America? What part of wherever you call "America" is this?

I'm sure in some Islamic countries it's illegal for men to wear speedos. Islamic extremists killed some members of the Iraqi tennis team because they wore "western styled" shorts. (News story (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=tennis&id=2460407)) That's a poor example to use to support your comtempt for men wearing brief swimsuits. Citing foreign nations influenced by religious extremism to control what men wear in our society is what's creepier.

[aquageek]

What part of wherever you call "America" is this?

Ask Carlos Fernandez, he knows all about my America.

I'm glad you approve of my avatar outfit. I made it especially for you, Chunky!

[geochuck]

I really don't care what anyone wears or does not wear at the beach or pool. When I was a kid I used to look over the fence at the Nudist Club in St Catherines Ontario. I did not look at any of the chubby ones playing volley ball.

[gull]

If a man wearing a brief swimsuit were openly laughed at and ridiculed in public, the bad actors are those doing the ridiculing, not the man wearing the speedos.

It's unlikely anyone will openly laugh at you. At least to your face.

But you will still look ridiculous.

[Michelina]

I see many women and children wearing speedos, but not too many men. And the men I do see, not looking that hot. Especially when over seas, the "tiny man bikini" is in full effect. :eeew:

[geochuck]

I think the boxer suits worn at beaches and pools are ridiculous. Give me a brief anyday.

[ChunkyTuna]

But you will still look ridiculous.

So expecting an intelligent reply to my points from you was expecting too much.

I see many women and children wearing speedos, but not too many men. And the men I do see, not looking that hot. Especially when over seas, the "tiny man bikini" is in full effect. :eeew:

Can you support your position with anything more mature than "Eeeeew"? Is that what you say when you see people in maillots or two piece bikinis with lots of trunk junk?

It's a shame that men cower in swimming burqas because they care about the opinions like those of Mr. Ridiculous and Ms. Eeeeww. People so eloquent are not worth impressing.

[ChunkyTuna]

I think the boxer suits worn at beaches and pools are ridiculous. Give me a brief anyday.

I agree. It's a shame that some men cower in swimming burqas because they care about the opinions like those of Mr. Ridiculous and Ms. Eeeeww. That kind of rationale is not worth impressing.

[knelson]

This is obviously an important topic to ChunkyTuna. He's had eight posts since 2003, over half of which have been in this [important] thread!

[gull]

It's a shame that men cower in swimming burqas because they care about the opinions like those of Mr. Ridiculous and Ms. Eeeeww.

No, actually it's because they want to wear what is considered to be appropriate attire.

And it's Dr. Ridiculous. I believe I've earned that.

[Kurt Dickson]

This is the problem with the world. You certainly have the right to wear whatever you want to the water park (as I have the right to be offended by your flab wandering outside the fabric). I believe (and this is only a belief not shared by the majority of the world) you forfeit that right when you choose a big mac over going for a run.

We definitely need more self-loathing in this world. I barely like myself and I am not 300 lbs. trying to fit in a speedo. I appreciate the thread on the pregnant lady worrying about whether others would hate her (she can swim in my lane anytime). It shows she has an appreciation that there are other human beings on this planet. We all have the "right" to drive 45 mph in the left lane, wear an old lycra swim suit to the water park, and ignore others who are trying to get us to share a lane--but that does not make it right.:oldman:

[geochuck]

I like wearing my speedo, sure I hang out a little I am not 300lbs only 260
http://oregonmasters.ning.com/video/video/show?id=545489%3AVideo%3A13582

[Dolphin 2]

What's ironic is what the subject in your avatar is wearing. If that is you, was anyone damn sure laughing at you in that getup? And what's ironic about a noncompetitive swimmer wearing brief swimwear?

Noncompetitive male swimmers wearing speedos is illegal in America? What part of wherever you call "America" is this?

I'm sure in some Islamic countries it's illegal for men to wear speedos. Islamic extremists killed some members of the Iraqi tennis team because they wore "western styled" shorts. (News story (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=tennis&id=2460407)) That's a poor example to use to support your comtempt for men wearing brief swimsuits. Citing foreign nations influenced by religious extremism to control what men wear in our society is what's creepier.

Hi ChunkyTuna
I totally agree with you.

What in the Hell is so funny about ordinary guys wearing briefs for lap swimming anyway? Briefs and bikinis are the most logical and comfortable swimwear and it doesn’t matter whether you’re wearing them because you are a recreational or a competitive swimmer.

Where did the idea that men wearing briefs is some how “Inappropriate”? Where did the idea of “Shaming” others for wearing allegedly "inappropriate" clothing come from anyway? Sounds like something from the Ayatolla Komenization of America. I thought we hated Iran partly because of their puritanistic culture –yet there are many here in the U.S. ready to embrace it. Pretty scary thinking to me. :bolt:

Furthermore, wearing those idiotic “Boardie Shorts” in the pool is like swimming in a washing machine. Furthermore, excessive clothing just produces more wet lint residue which clogs the pool’s filtration system and it’s not good an idea from the point of sanitation.

Dolphin 2

[gull]

The great thing about America is that you are free to wear a Speedo to a waterpark.

And look ridiculous.

[aquageek]

The great thing about America is that you are free to wear a Speedo to a waterpark.

And look ridiculous.

Now that's funny, funnier than a man in a speedo at a waterpark, maybe.

[geochuck]

Golly did't we go thru this in December 2007.

[knelson]

What in the Hell is so funny about ordinary guys wearing briefs for lap swimming anyway?

Nothing, but we're talking about what to wear to a water park, not lap swimming.

[ChunkyTuna]

No, actually it's because they want to wear what is considered to be appropriate attire.

A swim brief is appropriate attire in a water environment. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's, "what is considered to be appropriate." If you keep repeating the same thing to yourself maybe you'll believe it one day.


And it's Dr. Ridiculous. I believe I've earned that.

No, you haven't. A person who makes such infantile responses doesn't earn that honorific. In fact, you don't deserve to be called Mr. Ridiculous. You're just...ridiculous.

[gull]

In fact, you don't deserve to be called Mr. Ridiculous. You're just...ridiculous.

Perhaps. But I'm not the one walking around a waterpark in a Speedo.

[Speedo]

Perhaps. But I'm not the one walking around a waterpark in a Speedo.
LOL

Sorry, nothing to contribute here. Just enjoying the banter.

[aquageek]

A swim brief is appropriate attire in a water environment.

I just performed and in-house ad-hoc survey of my family and extended family (we are in TX this weekend) concerning how mortified they would be if they saw a grown man in a Speedo at a waterpark. After the initial 3-4 minutes of them making fun of me for even wearing a Speedo to practice they said that 911 would be instantly called if they saw this in a family water park environment.

I suggest you take your Speedo wearing creepy man-ways to a state other than Texas for enjoyment of a water environment. Please bypass NC, AZ, Arkansas, DC, Virginia as well as my survey included people from these states as well.

[gull]

I just performed an in-house ad-hoc survey of my family and extended family (we are in TX this weekend) concerning how mortified they would be if they saw a grown man in a Speedo at a waterpark. After the initial 3-4 minutes of them making fun of me for even wearing a Speedo to practice they said that 911 would be instantly called if they saw this in a family water park environment.

I suggest you take your Speedo wearing creepy man-ways to a state other than Texas for enjoyment of a water environment. Please bypass NC, AZ, Arkansas, DC, Virginia as well as my survey included people from these states as well.

Yes, but your family is Iranian. And you have a funny sounding name.

[aquageek]

Yes, but your family is Iranian. And you have a funny sounding name.

That's right, and I'm driving to Austin in the next hour to pull a jihad on you.

[gull]

That's right, and I'm driving to Austin in the next hour to pull a jihad on you.


You don't "pull" a jihad, you wage one. Get it right.

How about Hula Hut around 7 pm? I'll buy the first round.

[aquageek]

I need to bone up on my jihad rules and expressions. Can I wage a jihad at a waterpark in a Speedo? Is that appropriate?

[gull]

From Yahoo! Answers...

Beach etiquette help. Is it appropriate to wear adult Depends protection under my Speedo's when I am frolicking in the surf?--aquageek

Please, my sexy friend, throw out the speedo and just go in the depends!
You will have ALL the ladies on the beach throwing numbers at you.
Plus, when your diaper gets all bulky from sea water, you'll have everyone wondering what's 'really' in there. A good seaside mystery for all to enjoy.--Pleasant

Thanks for the advice. I have been putting a potato in my Speedos but when it gets wet it begins to sprout--aquageek

[geochuck]

This thread has gone from dumb and dumber to ridiculous and more ridiculous.

Now don't get angry I did not mention any names.

[imspoiled]

Geek & Gull-

Thank you. I haven't laughed that hard in a while.:woot::drink:

[ChunkyTuna]

This is the problem with the world.
...
I appreciate the thread on the pregnant lady worrying about whether others would hate her (she can swim in my lane anytime). It shows she has an appreciation that there are other human beings on this planet.

One of the problems with the world is that when some individuals shame others into obeying your rules, you euphemistically call it "an appreciation that there are other human beings on this planet." That's having little appreciation of other human beings on the planet who are doing absolutely nothing harmful. If you feel offended by seeing a man wearing speedos, you've offended yourself. He's done nothing against you. You could just as easily be offended just by seeing someone taller than you. If the taller person stooped as he walked, so as to not offend your sensibilities, then he would be showing an appreciation that there are other human beings on this planet.

I see things I don't like probably every day of the week. Because I have an appreciation that there are other human beings on this planet, I don't expect others to restrict reasonable behavior or change whatever I don't fancy because of what I don't want to see.

We definitely need more self-loathing in this world. I barely like myself and I am not 300 lbs. trying to fit in a speedo.

There's a difference between realizing one's imperfections and living one's life while working to improve them, and letting controlling individuals lessen one's quality of life. There's also a difference between hubris and simple confidence despite one's flaws.

Some years ago I read a post where the author claimed fat people should be banned from the pool because during a women's water aerobics class the ladies caused eddies which sucked him in out of his lane. Those persons shouldn't deny themselves the chance to enjoy and improve themselves because one clown doesn't want to see them. In the case of speedos, a male shouldn't have to wear a circus tent in a pool to cater to the projected self-loathing of others.

We all have the "right" to drive 45 mph in the left lane, wear an old lycra swim suit to the water park, and ignore others who are trying to get us to share a lane--but that does not make it right.

It's the old "you have a right but it's not right" line. :snore: Choosing to be offended by seeing an man in a brief swim swimsuit and expecting him to swim in asinine and potentially dangerous swaddling clothes, is not right.

[ChunkyTuna]

Hi ChunkyTuna
I totally agree with you.

What in the Hell is so funny about ordinary guys wearing briefs for lap swimming anyway? Briefs and bikinis are the most logical and comfortable swimwear and it doesn't matter whether you’re wearing them because you are a recreational or a competitive swimmer.

Where did the idea that men wearing briefs is some how “Inappropriate”? Where did the idea of “Shaming” others for wearing allegedly "inappropriate" clothing come from anyway? Sounds like something from the Ayatolla Komenization of America. I thought we hated Iran partly because of their puritanistic culture –yet there are many here in the U.S. ready to embrace it. Pretty scary thinking to me. :bolt:

Furthermore, wearing those idiotic “Boardie Shorts” in the pool is like swimming in a washing machine. Furthermore, excessive clothing just produces more wet lint residue which clogs the pool’s filtration system and it’s not good an idea from the point of sanitation.

Dolphin 2

Great post. :applaud: Maybe we hate the extreme Islamic moralism because it's their puritanistic culture, and not our puritanism.

Perhaps a bright side of this conversation is this. Look at the type of messages against men wearing speedos. The typical arguments of the muftis are "Eeeew," "Ridiculous," and creepy. It's just sophomoric jackass-ery. Then there's the hypocrisy by one who's avatar is a picture of a man wearing a spandex body suit, and another who displays a picture of a male swimmer wearing a squarecut. The best they can come up with is, "we need more self-loathing." They're not compelling arguments.

[knelson]

OK, I think we've got the "is it OK to wear a Speedo to the waterpark?" question covered. The next question is: how about the Borat swimsuit?

Side note: funnily, the post that started this thread has been removed! :)

[Allen Stark]

If a guy wants to wear a Speedo to a water park it's fine with me,as long as it isn't worn out.The worst swimsuit offense I saw was a guy at the Long Beach meet last year who was wearing an FS-II just a little past it's warranty.It was stretched so thin that I could tell his religion.

[haroldbuck]

If a guy wants to wear a Speedo to a water park it's fine with me,as long as it isn't worn out.The worst swimsuit offense I saw was a guy at the Long Beach meet last year who was wearing an FS-II just a little past it's warranty.It was stretched so thin that I could tell his religion.

And that is probably a violation of the local decency laws, while wearing a speedo is not.

Look, most people understand that it violates a social norm to wear a speedo in public. How widely accepted that social norm is is open for debate, but I don't think very many people who wear a speedo to the water park are unaware that what they're doing is going to offend a bunch of people. They choose to do it anyway, and they are legally allowed to make that choice. The people at the water park are legally allowed to be offended, and they have the choice to leave, stay, give the person the "hairy eyeball," etc.

In our society (well, mine anyway, since there may be people from other countries reading here), people are allowed to make these choices and deal with the consequences. People also have the right to paint themselves purple and walk around praising Satan, which also violates a social norm.

But one thing is clear: if it's really a problem, the people who own the water park can ban speedos, so vote with your wallet and your feet. If you're so grossed out you can't handle it, complain to the management. They'll eventually need to make a decision about which market is more lucrative: the people who wear speedos or the people who can't bear to see them.

I can see both sides of the story: people have a right to wear speedos and bikinis, but some people who wear them in public have repulsive bodies that I'd rather not see in a speedo or a bikini. But a suit that has become see-through or so thin you can "tell the person's religion" or "read lips" will probably run afoul of the law in some way.

FWIW, I think either both men and women should be allowed to go topless in public, or neither should. I find it ridiculous that men's nipples don't need to be covered but women's do. Let's pick one set of rules, people.

[geochuck]

What I like about wearing my speedo is the women come over to me for casual coversation. It seems they want to whisper in my ear.

[aquageek]

I think some people need to loosen up their Speedos and relax about this topic.

[stillwater]

It is absoutely your right to wear any legal suit you want. Yes, I smirk and giggle like a child. Fat people in skimpy suits are funny. My children think so too.

My experience is that fat people who wear teensy-tiny suits do it for a statement.

Free speech is alive, well, and living large at waterparks and beaches across the planet.

[Kurt Dickson]

I think some people need to loosen up their Speedos and relax about this topic.

Agreed. I mean it doesn't really matter what fat or other people wear swimming (but I know you can't reach to wipe yourself--making floaters an inevitability). :bliss:

[alphadog]

Very thought provoking thread...

I'm self conscious about the extra few pounds (5-10) I carry around so it is a little perplexing to see people with 50 to 100 extra pounds squeezing into suits that are too small for them. That's not the only thing that amazes me at waterparks. Others include; Women who apparently got dainty flower tatoos in their twenties that, after 70 or so pounds, look like sunflowers. The prevelance of skimpy (I'm talking practically nothing) swimwear that parents of teenagers allow them to wear. As the father of a "tween" girl, this gives me an opportunity to illustrate the constraints of modesty she is expected to abide by.

I fully understand that my values are not shared by everyone, but I have the right to think (as I do) that the loss of things like modesty or consideration of other people's sensitivities make this the screwed up world that it is. In my humble opinion, there are far too many people in this world for all of us to take the "I'll do what I like and you can pound sand" attitude.

[Michelina]

Can you support your position with anything more mature than "Eeeeew"? Is that what you say when you see people in maillots or two piece bikinis with lots of trunk junk?

It's a shame that men cower in swimming burqas because they care about the opinions like those of Mr. Ridiculous and Ms. Eeeeww. People so eloquent are not worth impressing.

I guess this topic is pretty personal. I really could care less what people come to water park in.. as long as they have something on. I personally would not choose to sit and enjoy a mass crowd of anyone with thongs or tiny man bikini's on. Which is why I choose to cover up respectfully when going to a public place like the water park. EOS

[Ripple]

I had an interesting experience on the Sunday. I invited my sister to work out with me at the YWCA. After the weight room, we changed into our (quite conservative) swim wear and went to the pool, which on Sundays is women-only. It was full of apparently Muslim women, and in spite of the windows being covered and no men at all in or near the pool, most were swimming with tee shirts and sweat pants over their swimsuits. One gal was in a shorty wetsuit. (It's a chilly pool...but not that chilly) Only one or two were wearing ordinary swimsuits. I suppose it's what you're used to, but I'm sure glad I don't feel I have to struggle around in 10 pounds of wet cotton. I'll happily put up with seeing the occasional un-appetizing body in exchange for the freedom to wear a few ounces of polyester.

[ChunkyTuna]

I guess this topic is pretty personal. I really could care less what people come to water park in..

I seem to have struck a nerve with you. Evidently from your responses you care very much what men wear.

I personally would not choose to sit and enjoy a mass crowd of anyone with thongs or tiny man bikini's on. Which is why I choose to cover up respectfully when going to a public place like the water park. EOS

If choosing to cover up respectfully prevents you from seeing the men you care so very much not to see, you must wear a suit up over your head that covers your eyes and face. Thanks, I can live with that. :o

[ChunkyTuna]

I'm self conscious about the extra few pounds (5-10) I carry around so it is a little perplexing to see people with 50 to 100 extra pounds squeezing into suits that are too small for them.

First, not every man who wears speedos are as heavy as you've describe or heavy at all. I suppose that means you don't have any objection to perfectly fit of skinny men wearing speedos. And, there are form fitting swimsuits that aren't too small for the people with extra pounds. That is unless you simply believe that any swimsuit you don't care to see on a person you believe is the wrong size is "too tight." Even though spandex and other form fitting clothing are sometimes called tights, properly fitting swimsuits aren't tight to the point of being binding.


I fully understand that my values are not shared by everyone, but I have the right to think (as I do) that the loss of things like modesty or consideration of other people's sensitivities make this the screwed up world that it is.

What about the consideration of the sensitivities for the people you've decided should dress according to your rules? It's interesting how you project your lack of consideration onto them. Why should a person either stay home or try to swim in what's essentially street clothes just to suit your sensibilities? That is what makes this world less tolerable.

Men's form fitting swimsuits like swim briefs used to be more common than they are now. Wearing the same swimsuit that many men wore ten twenty or thirty years ago isn't dressing less modestly. As far as men's swimwear and other clothing is concerned, we have definitely not lost modesty.

Yeah, you have the right to have beliefs that takes away from others, but expression of views different than yours does not take away your rights.

In my humble opinion, there are far too many people in this world for all of us to take the "I'll do what I like and you can pound sand" attitude.

When you can wear what you like then then tell others that they should wear what you like, that's tolerable and consideration of other people's sensitivities, but when another man wears a speedo and doesn't dictate what you should wear then he's saying, "you can pound sand." Wow!

[aquageek]

What about the consideration of the sensitivities for the people you've decided should dress according to your rules?

Thanks for the continued sermon on swimsuits, Chunky Flunky. The speeches on consideration and toleration are absurd. If you were born and raised in America or moved here as a person under 95, these are the universal laws, not rules, regarding waterpark (aka family setting) attire:

You don't wear a Speedo to a waterpark, period, end of story. If you do, you are either weird, creepy or an exhibitionist, probably all three and a few other things also. You should be arrested. Outside of a sanctioned swim practice or fraternity hazing event, one is not allowed to wear a speedo in public. Grown men, even grown men in great shape, look silly in speedos at a family waterpark.

I've told you the laws, that's the way it is.

[gull]

Look, Chunk-o, the originator of the thread asked, "In the summer, is it okay to wear a speedo to the waterpark (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor)? Do they allow that? And do people stare and/or comment at that sort of thing?" And the answer was that while there are no rules prohibiting Speedos, most of the other guests at the waterpark would think it looked ridiculous (or, if you prefer, inappropriate, silly, out of place...take your pick). It's has nothing whatsoever to do with morals, Islamic fundamentalism, socialism, or even redistributionism. You, sir, may wear what you want. The fact remains that you most certainly will look ridiculous in your Speedo. But don't let that stop you.

[haroldbuck]

Legislating these sorts of things can lead to ridiculous arguments. At the University of Minnesota, they made a rule that you couldn't wear a sleeveless shirt in the rec center (weight area, cardio area, etc.) because it made some people uncomfortable.

My obvious counter was, "What about the people who are uncomfortable wearing sleeved shirts? Why do the people who are uncomfortable with sleeveless shirts count more than other people? And, most of all, how does it make sense that I can wear a sleeveless shirt to class and not to the rec center, where it's obviously more appropriate."

But some bureaucrat had made the policy, decided it was good, and wouldn't listen to anyone else. In this case, we had little leverage unless we wanted to quit school or double-pay for workout facilities (the rec center was part of our student fees). With a water park, if you don't like the speedos you can just go to a different water park or complain to the management (which presumably cares if people aren't spending money there).

[aquageek]

I applaud Minnesota for banning wife-beaters, otherwise known as the Official State Shirt of Florida. I hope other states also legislate this as it's a sign of advancement and decency. Adding this to the law banning Speedos at water parks would make the world a better place. The trifecta would be the banning of ever playing any song by ZZ Top anywhere, ever.

[gull]

Legislating these sorts of things can lead to ridiculous arguments...With a water park, if you don't like the speedos you can just go to a different water park or complain to the management (which presumably cares if people aren't spending money there).

Which part of my post did you not understand? No one is legislating anything. A grown man wearing a Speedo to a waterpark doesn't offend the other guests or drive them off. IT SIMPLY LOOKS RIDICULOUS. If you don't happen to believe this, or if you just don't care how you look, then wear the Speedo.

[The Fortress]

Which part of my post did you not understand? No one is legislating anything. A grown man wearing a Speedo to a waterpark doesn't offend the other guests or drive them off. IT SIMPLY LOOKS RIDICULOUS. If you don't happen to believe this, or if you just don't care how you look, then wear the Speedo.

What about the Daniel Craig suit?

Were sleeveless shirts banned for men and women?

[knelson]

I don't think we need to legislate what kind of swimsuit can be worn to a waterpark, but can't we get some kind of law to prohibit those old guys from sitting/walking around the locker room naked for extended periods? At least force them to wear an athletic supporter! :)

[gull]

What about the Daniel Craig suit?

It's not a Speedo, it's a La Perla Grigioperla Lodato. Are you saying he looks ridiculous? Perhaps we should take a poll. Anyway, he's at the beach, not a waterpark, counselor.

[aquageek]

knelson is on fire these days. I'm in favor of your law and suggest mandatory naked-old-dude-detectors on locker room benches. If grapes touch the bench, a severe shock is administered.

[The Fortress]

I don't think we need to legislate what kind of swimsuit can be worn to a waterpark, but can't we get some kind of law to prohibit those old guys from sitting/walking around the locker room naked for extended periods? At least force them to wear an athletic supporter! :)

What is it with you guys? Speedos at Waterparks?! Naked for extended periods? I don't see a lot of naked old ladies prancing around endlessly in the women's locker room.

I'm sure people would line up at Daniel Craig's beach, doctor.

[knelson]

I don't see a lot of naked old ladies prancing around endlessly in the women's locker room.

Consider yourself lucky then. I'm sure the 'old naked guy' phenomenon is well understood by all males who have spent much time in locker rooms.

[alphadog]

Ditto on gull's comments. I never said you couldn't do what you like. Whether or not you should is something else, and a matter of opinion. Simply put, I think one of the ills our society suffers from a any distinction between could and should. Some people are so concerned about their rights that they forget the responsibilities that go with them. I happen to think you have a responsibility to hide your "package" at a family park. Chunk: I never used the word tolerance or any variation of it. I simply said the world was screwed up. And you accused ME of projection.

[Michelina]

I seem to have struck a nerve with you. Evidently from your responses you care very much what men wear.



If choosing to cover up respectfully prevents you from seeing the men you care so very much not to see, you must wear a suit up over your head that covers your eyes and face. Thanks, I can live with that. :o

:bliss:

[Glider]

Made my day...:rofl:

knelson is on fire these days. I'm in favor of your law and suggest mandatory naked-old-dude-detectors on locker room benches. If grapes touch the bench, a severe shock is administered.

[sftom]

I second the old-naked-guy ban.

[Kurt Dickson]

If we are administering shocks for grapes to the bench, then we must also forbid old people from using their towel as "dental floss" for their "natal cleft." Also, no coming over to me in all your glory, straddling me with one leg on the bench, and asking how old I think you are ( 1) don't care 2) Am I supposed to count the rings?).:)

[stillwater]

The Butthole Surfers have a great song called "Naked Man"

They pretty much capture the scene.

[ChunkyTuna]

I think some people need to loosen up their Speedos and relax about this topic.

:cry: Cry all you want.

I used my magnifier utility to take a closer look at your avatar. Your body suit is so tight around your neck you look green in the gills. It's obviously cutting off the blood supply to your brain. It's also evident in your juvenile rants.

[ChunkyTuna]

Legislating these sorts of things can lead to ridiculous arguments. At the University of Minnesota, they made a rule that you couldn't wear a sleeveless shirt in the rec center (weight area, cardio area, etc.) because it made some people uncomfortable.

My obvious counter was, "What about the people who are uncomfortable wearing sleeved shirts? ...

I agree.

Notice that Beavis a admits he wants to legislate a ban on men wearing speedos, but his mentor Butthead (aka mr. ridiculous) denies that he favors the legislation.

[ChunkyTuna]

Ditto on gull's comments. I never said you couldn't do what you like. Whether or not you should is something else, and a matter of opinion.

You said people shouldn't wear a simple swimsuit they prefer to wear, and that somehow we're making the world more screwed up or contributing to the "ills" of the even though you are the telling others what they should or should not wear. You also accuse them of being irresponsible in a family park as if they pose some harm to families, which I'm sure really means children. Somehow the world is a bad place, because you don't like speedos.

Simply put, I think one of the ills our society suffers from a any distinction between could and should.

Back peddling from what you said and splitting hairs about whether you meant "could" or "should" is just an excuse for the fact that you claim wearing a simple swimsuit has screwed up the world, is responsible for the worlds "ills" and is some how harmful to "families."

Some people are so concerned about their rights that they forget the responsibilities that go with them.

Apparently, you aren't included in "some people." Others always have the responsibilities do things to your liking and you have no responsibility to others but to tell them what their responsibilities are to you.

I happen to think you have a responsibility to hide your "package" at a family park.

Maybe you shouldn't be obsessed with looking for packages if you choose to be offended by them. This may be the reason your averse to men wearing swim briefs. A "package" is just a small amorphous bulge sometimes barely noticeable. The bulges on a woman's chest or those on the backsides on a person of either sex are more obvious. A person shouldn't have to wear a burqa to prevent you from feeling "offended" by knowing these body parts exist.

[alphadog]

Chunk ~ we can go back and forth calling each other intolerant because we disagree. It is clear to me that we will never agree on this and I didn't start posting to get into a pi##ing match with someone. Wear whatever you want, wherever you want.

Peace

[gull]

A "package" is just a small amorphous bulge sometimes barely noticeable.

If you like I could refer you to a specialist. Nothing to be ashamed about.

[aquageek]

If you like I could refer you to a specialist. Nothing to be ashamed about.

Now that's good comedy right there. Very funny.

[The Fortress]

Now that's good comedy right there. Very funny.

Definitely on a par with Stud's recent B70 zing of Wolf-Girl!

[SwimStud]

And it's Dr. Ridiculous. I believe I've earned that.


Classic!

[SwimStud]

I wore my brief to workout this morning...I wouldn't wear it at a water park as I could not handle the stampede of women...

[Michelina]

I wore my brief to workout this morning...I wouldn't wear it at a water park as I could not handle the stampede of women...

:banana: this little guy about sums it up... :bouncing:

[FlyQueen]

What is it with you guys? Speedos at Waterparks?! Naked for extended periods? I don't see a lot of naked old ladies prancing around endlessly in the women's locker room.

I'm sure people would line up at Daniel Craig's beach, doctor.

Fort-y darling, don't come swim with my team then - lots of little old over weight ladies sitting on the benches and walking around nekkid -

[FlyQueen]

This is my favorite thread EVER!!!

[Glider]

No peaches on the bench either, right?:eeew:

Fort-y darling, don't come swim with my team then - lots of little old over weight ladies sitting on the benches and walking around nekkid -

[aquaFeisty]

I was going to wear a bikini and paint my gi-normous belly as a pumpkin for Halloween. I did not, however, since there are 3 waterparks in a 10 mile radius from my house...

[poolraat]

This is my favorite thread EVER!!!


It has been quite entertaining. At times it has me :lmao:.

[Allen Stark]

I am stunned that Geek and gull are agreeing!! I am also a little worried about this pseudo-modesty movement.In the 70s Speedos were fairly common in water parks.Look at NBA uniforms from the 70s,you may think they look rediculous now,but that in just a subjective point of view.As to the old guys in the locker room,it's a locker room,guys are naked there,get over it(or are you just ageist).I was at the pool locker room the other day when a group of Middle School boys came in to change for a swim class.It took them forever to change because everyone went in to the toilet stall to change lest they be seen by another guy.

[gull]

In the 70s Speedos were fairly common in water parks.

And leisure suits were common in night clubs, where you could listen to Donna Summer and the Bee Gees (or so I've been told).

[aquageek]

.Look at NBA uniforms from the 70s...

In NBA games in the 70s it was quite common for the gents to get to the basket before the actual game ball. Gull remembers those games fondly as he was only in his early 30s then.

[SwimStud]

Allen I tend to agree with you witht he locker room. It's fine to be buck naked in there. If people are looking, it's their issue not the person who is naked. However, "limbering up" or "stretching hamstrings" in the hottub is not so cool. That's why there are stretching areas with matts in the gym.

Standing naked while shaving and teeth brushing may not be what a person might choose to do but if someone else wants to...so what.

I take this view: I'm not looking, but just don't wave it in my face!

Speedos may be a little ridiculed because that's the current cultural idea, a bit like how the Mullet is ridiculed (apart from in the south where it's still "High Fashion") Personally, I find shorts down to the ankles more stupid looking than a Speedo.

[aquageek]

...teeth brushing may not be what a person might choose to do but if someone else wants to...so what.

First time in recorded modern history that a Brit has actually discussed and seemingly endorsed proper dental hygeine.

[stillwater]

My brother-in-law is a dentist who wanted to move to Europe. (I know, sounds like a joke) He had seen the "Big Book of British Teeth" and thought there would be a gold mine of work. We still chuckle about it to this day.

Aquageek, you made me laugh out loud.

[ChunkyTuna]

What is it with you guys? Speedos at Waterparks?! Naked for extended periods? I don't see a lot of naked old ladies prancing around endlessly in the women's locker room.

Having used locker rooms for many years I've haven't paid so close attention to other men to know how long another man has been naked, or exactly what part of his body touches the bench first, or how long he uses a towel on a particular part of his body. Evidently, other men do notice those things. I might notice endless prancing, but haven't come across it yet.

[geochuck]

It is plain to see Fort has never been to the pool I swim at. Big ladies in small bikinis is the norm. You all thought Borat was exposing...

[Typhoons Coach]

This is my favorite thread EVER!!!


I completely agree; I tune in to see what other great comments people come up with!!

[2fish&1whale]

This thread is like that stupid song that goes on and on (RIP Shari&Lambchop).......

Every couple of days some fool goes and brings it back to life.......

Let it die already people!
Wear what you want, but suffer the consequences.....

[2fish&1whale]

Every couple of days some fool goes and brings it back to life.......

Obviously including myself here.......:joker:

[Typhoons Coach]

Let it die already people!
Wear what you want, but suffer the consequences.....

Sadly, I don't want this thread to die...I wanna see how much "fresh" material people can come up with.

[aquageek]

Chunky Guppy is doing a nickel for indecent exposure and will be back in 5 to give us more insights on the benefits of showing your junk in public.

[tjrpatt]

At the waterpark, wear board shorts or something. The worst are the people who swim and yet, don't want to be seen in a speedo until they are in the pool. They will get their shorts wet to make it look like they swam in their shorts. It is the craziest thing that I ever seen.

[inflictfreedom]

At the waterpark, wear board shorts or something. The worst are the people who swim and yet, don't want to be seen in a speedo until they are in the pool. They will get their shorts wet to make it look like they swam in their shorts. It is the craziest thing that I ever seen.

yup that was me about 5 years ago.

[PArob83]

yup that was me about 5 years ago.


HA... I think I even did that once, until I saw someone do it at swim practice (of all places).. then i just ditched the shorts all but permanently.

and yes every week or so... someone digs this up...

But really ive seen me and others get more odd looks when your just unsure of what your wearing or keep switching. just pick one and fly with it.
(unless you prefer other strokes)

[ChunkyTuna]

we can go back and forth calling each other intolerant because we disagree.

Speak for yourself and not "we".

I didn't start posting to get into a pi##ing match with someone.

If you consider my replying to you as some that kind of contest, the best way to end it is to stop pissing.

Wear whatever you want, wherever you want.

I'll wear what's proper in a given environment. I don't need your permission and I didn't ask for it. Now telling me that can wear whatever I like only gives you the illusion that you're in control of what I wear.

[ChunkyTuna]

That is creepy and illegal, in the middle east and America.

I suggest you take your Speedo wearing creepy man-ways to a state other than Texas for enjoyment of a water environment.

If you do, you are either weird, creepy or an exhibitionist, probably all three and a few other things also. You should be arrested.

I see you changed your avatar to that with another subject. You probably did so because you realized how hypocritical it is for you to be so viscerally against men wearing spandex swimwear but display a picture of yourself in public wearing a spandex body suit. I just hope some kid got his lime green American Chopper style bicycle returned to him.

[geochuck]

I love Coffee - I love Tea.

I love Speedo - just for me.

Better still - my tight fitting compression swim suit I cannot name, because I sell them.

[Chris Stevenson]

Weirdest. Thread. Ever.