Follies of the Mad Men #35

Yes, in the 1950's every husband and father had to be emasculated in every possible way. Imagine trying to conduct some kind of Tennessee Williams-inspired affair with your local Liz Taylor of the suburbs while wearing these. The laughter would be heard from one end of the motel to the other!

[From Life magazine for June 2 1952.]

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You think this is funny? You should see my Saints boxers...or my batman boxers...or my scooby-doo boxers...well, I'm sure you get it by now. I'm a dad who gets crazy things for father's day. At least these are hidden unlike the 'blinking tie' I got for xmas.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/11/08 at 06:39 PM

Big Gary - You might be able to find some at Goodwill.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/11/08 at 08:07 PM

I guess I deserve that one.

Just so its known, while I have picked up a shirt or two from Goodwill (Greg Norman shirts no less), there are 2 items that are off limits.

1) underwear
2) shoes

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/11/08 at 08:17 PM

I didn't take offense to that Gary. Most of the times I forget to put in those little emoticon thingies. Just about everything I post here is meant for humor, although I have been posting alot about my personal life lately, which is humorous I suppose. The kiddies are 7 and 9, and , like a good daddy, I wear the gifts they give...as long as I can cover it up with another article of clothing. 😉

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/11/08 at 10:02 PM

Looking at these shorts, I wonder if real cops ever find themselves in these types of poses. A couple are either falling or jumping. In the group of three, one looks terrified. I think I would move to another city if this was representative of the police in my community.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/12/08 at 11:19 AM

Cute.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/13/08 at 08:35 AM

I think my hubby would rather freeball than wear those...

Posted by KW in Dallas, TX on 10/13/08 at 10:04 AM

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