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Command-O or Command-No? | UNITED STATES, COLORADO | 04/10/2009, by The Boundary Hunter
It's an interesting concept that rarely surfaces in daily conversation. Most of us don't exactly converse about our new Sponge Bob Square Pants boxers while we're on the lift, or anywhere else for that matter. However, I think it is time for this contentious topic to be addressed once and for all!
I'll be frank with you. I go commando. Through extensive research that I have conducted, I have found that roughly 80% of males also enjoy freeballin in their base-layers. We don't do it to feel sexy on the mountain, or to get out of the weekly laundry session. We do it for the obvious reasons:
* Nobody likes wedgies, snuggies, gotch pulls or melvins!
* It's called long underwear for a reason
* Costing upwards of $50, it's the most expensive underwear we own. It's got to be more comfortable than the $2 boxers, right?
* Easy Access. Always a plus!
* Oh yeah, and base-layers can't perform like their suppose to unless they are worn as the base layer.
I'm not saying that if you have a lucky pair of undies that you've worn since you first started on the slopes that you have to switch. I'm merely recommending a simple experiment. I will warn you though, there are a few things to watch out for if you switch.
* Don't wear your 100% wool layers first time out. Unless you enjoy the sensation of wanting to itch your skin off.
* Baggy is not the style. If your base-layers are baggy, Red Flag! Get some that fit like a 2nd layer of skin. Tight is right!
* Remember you are going commando when you are changing in the parking lot. The cold air won't help you impress the ladies.
Speaking of the ladies, I'm not exactly sure what their preference is. Some may enjoy having their toasty long Johns up against their skin. Others may prefer the silky sweetness of Victoria's Secret? Like I said earlier, it's not exactly a well-researched topic but I have questioned the unquestionable.
I don't expect a response or a justification for going one way or another. I simply want to challenge everyone to give it a go. Try Commando! Wear your base-layer as the 'base layer' next time out. If you follow my simple suggestions, I imagine that most of you will never switch back.
That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?
freeheelgirl wrote on 04/10/09 at 10:25:27 am pst:
Just say NO to ugly center-seam wedgies! Cute panties under gross ol' long johns is definitely my choice. :-) (And yeah, it's WAY less nasty to change in the parking lot if you have an under-underlayer....)
Goooompz wrote on 04/10/09 at 7:54:23 pm pst:
words of the wise my man, commando is is for me!
split.therapy wrote on 04/10/09 at 9:40:41 pm pst:
I like the additional wicking layer of capilene boxer briefs under my LJ's
