Courtside with Ivanovic: Rivals worth watching Down Under Jan 21, 2008
One guy asked me to sign his stomach and another his boxer shorts. I was a little bit embarrassed to do it, but thought "why not?" I drew the line at the U.S. Open last year when a guy asked me to sign his forehead. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cancer events kick off today Jan 12, 2008
All about boxer shorts, wine ... Unceremoniously, the next items to be discussed is the return of the Traveling Pair of Boxer Shorts auction item ... Whoever buys them has to add something to the boxer shorts, so there s a yo-yo and other things attached to them. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Jury picked under tight security Jan 12, 2008
He said he went to sleep shackled to the bed and woke up outdoors in his boxer shorts about six miles away with a gun in his hand, surrounded by police. The chase had gone from Hagerstown, across the state line into Pennsylvania, and then back to Maryland. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Some bridges in poor shape; Phoenix Foundation receives certificates of need Jan 5, 2008
One of the most recent gifts to the White County Historical Society is a salesman's sample of men's boxer shorts made at the factory in Carmi years ago. Fred Loyd has been sworn in as Carmi Township road commissioner. (Carmi Times, IL)
49ers retain Nolan Jan 3, 2008
SANTA CLARA -- For someone who presumably was stripped down to his coaching boxer shorts, one might have expected to see an embattled Mike Nolan fully exposed, noticeably humbled and more than a little contrite. Nothing doing. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Stubborn Valley weed puts up resistance Dec 29, 2007
Here goes: 215 pairs of jeans 249 bedsheets 409 men's sport shirts 690 terry bath towels 765 men's dress shirts 1,217 men's T-shirts 1,256 pillowcases 2,104 boxer shorts 2,419 men's briefs 3,085 diapers 4,321 midcalf socks 6,436 women's knit briefs 21,960 handkerchiefs 313,600 $100 billsAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. paper currency is made of 75% cotton and 25% linen. In 1997, more than 14 billion pounds of cotton were used to print more than $142 billion. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ex-pats share Boxing Day tradition Dec 27, 2007
"They'd show up in boxer shorts as a joke.". Boxing Day dates back to Queen Victoria's British Empire, when the wealthy in Great Britain gave gifts of food, clothes or money to their workers and servants. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fashion Blog Dec 21, 2007
My favorite trinket shops: Paradiza has boxer shorts in a box, unique socks, cards, trinkets, wrapping paper, gift bags, scarves, hats and cool jewels. And theres a world of goodness at Worldly Goods, the Paper Patch and Little Timber Bonsai Nature Store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Worst gift ever! Dec 16, 2007
Themed Undergarments:As tempting as it may be to buy the cute reindeer boxer shorts for your significant other, ask yourself where he can wear them. The gym. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
How the Freshman Screw wasnt pure torture Dec 9, 2007
The Vandy courtyard came alive with harrowed-looking boys and girls shouting desperately for their dates in Chinese, or shivering in boxer shorts. To every member of the class of 2011: The CIA is prepared to hire you for your evil genius torture methods, and your roommate is plotting your murder. (Yale Herald, CT)
Sausalito couple aim to make world's best boxer shorts Dec 3, 2007
"Our business philosophy," Michael says, "is extraordinary design, exceptional quality and incomparable comfort. We only make boxer shorts, so our focus is narrow - we strive to be known as the best in the world.". Birds Outstanding Boxers are available in two styles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Volunteers discover fun while cleaning beaches Nov 28, 2007
SonJa Dewees, 26, of Oak Hill picked up a tennis shoe, boxer shorts and a hair weave before the group had gone halfway down its stretch of beach. "I always find the good stuff," she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Looking cool and collected Nov 28, 2007
"Longer, the same length as ties. Buttons will move up again but now we're looking at three-buttons, single-breasted. Four or five are not too far away." Amies disapproved of boxer shorts - they interfered with the trouser line. But he didn't say what to wear instead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
School subcommittee nixes mandatory uniform idea Nov 28, 2007
The school's current dress code discourages clothing that fails to cover the backs, breasts, boxer shorts and backsides of students. Delano, the facilitator of the uniform discussion, was surprised that 139 students applauded the measure. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Skiers, snowboarders forced to start Sierra ski season with man-made snow Nov 26, 2007
On a dare, Velo, 22, snowboarded in nothing but his boxer shorts, this being the first real weekend of the season and all things being fresh and possible. In a rad sort of way. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Md. city readies for Mideast talks Nov 22, 2007
"We don't expect to see some of them," Walgren said, "but it is not uncommon for people to come to town and grab a belt or pair of boxer shorts that they forgot.". advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
How two tween girls conquer seventh-grade woes Nov 20, 2007
And if Zoe thinks she has it rough, she should meet Ginny's delinquent older brother, her new stepdad, who wears polka-dot boxer shorts, and her dog, Hoover, who really does eat Ginny's science project. (Well, it was made out of dough. (Christian Science Monitor)
Questions About Carville... Nov 17, 2007
Perhaps we should ask the remaining candidates if they prefer boxer shorts or briefs. We can then wave both at the Iranians. (The Drudge Report)
Surviving Star City Nov 16, 2007
40pm I'm lying naked except for my boxer shorts while a woman massages me in the Star Spa and Salon. Ocean noises play in the background and I'm finally at peace with the world when the masseuse's fingers travel further up my thigh than I expected. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
For injured soldiers, new clothes from volunteer sewers Nov 13, 2007
Her mother-in-law rounded up friends who liked to sew, and together they began stitching Velcro into pants and boxer shorts. Page 1. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
David Sinclair at the O2 Arena, SE10 Nov 12, 2007
He stopped short of casting off his trousers, but only after pulling them down to show off his nice white boxer shorts. What a tease. (Times Online)
Dawg fans: we must rally to beat tu-tu ju-ju Nov 8, 2007
The main problem was that they expected me to have a pair of long johns to wear underneath the tu-tu, and I had nothing except a pair of boxer shorts. So be it, I thought, lacing up a pair of knee-high camouflage duck boots. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Commenting On Commentaries: What Is News On Ghanaweb? Nov 7, 2007
He wears boxer shorts instead of sexy lingerie. He may even be pushing metals, for all you care. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police Catch Burglar With His Pants Down Oct 31, 2007
Clad in only a hooded sweat shirt and red boxer shorts, he fled from the house on the city's northwest side. Police later found him hiding in tall grass in a wooded area. (WTKR.com, VA)
S.F. designer Nick Graham teams up with nonprofit Goodwill to recycle fashionably Oct 22, 2007
Nick Graham, the eccentric San Francisco designer and founder of Joe Boxer, the company that gave boxer shorts personality, has teamed up with Goodwill to produce the line, which is made entirely from items from the discard bins. The clothes can be in bad shape or have no flaws at all - after 30 days on the floor, whatever hasn't sold goes to the discard bins. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teary wife tells of assault (91) Oct 19, 2007
She said he was only wearing his boxer shorts when police put him in handcuffs, and he didn t resist arrest. Butte Police Detective Butch Harrington testified Wednesday that he and a fellow officer pointed their guns because Jason Schmidt was under the covers and didn t immediately show police his hands when ordered to. (Montana Standard, MT)
For troubled teens, a last chance Oct 13, 2007
30-day news archives. ""We teach them how to be gentlemen," Richards said.They all have shaved heads. The rookies wear orange jail jumpsuits and socks or rubber boots. Others have earned the right to wear blue T-shirts, shorts and sneakers. They will eventually trade up to red T-shirts, a tangible sign of their changed behavior. Some will even earn the black shirts of leaders. The backs of all the T-shirts read "Excellence Without Excuse. (Florida Today)
Ease pets into Halloween garb Oct 13, 2007
Maybe your dog has resisted all efforts to dress him or her in T-shirts, boxer shorts, reindeer antlers or other clothing items ... Boxer shorts can also be used for back-end practice, and the fly front can be used for the dog's tail. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Story reveals touching struggle for friendship Oct 8, 2007
While renting a summer home in the Hamptons, Carol met Anthony's cousin and best friend, John F. Kennedy Jr. The first time she met him, he was wearing his boxer shorts. She liked John right away, and enjoyed the brotherly relationship between John and Anthony. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dallas Councilman Wants Law To 'Tighten Up' Pants Oct 4, 2007
Sagging or bagging pants began as a fashion statement, but showing ones boxer shorts underneath has become an added sign of independence, machismo and even gang affiliation. Caraway is fed up and says he wants a ban on the style of dressing, particularly those who decide to have their underwear become part of their outerwear fashion ensemble. (CBS 11, TX)
Dior shows how to look good at 60 Oct 3, 2007
Galliano took his bows posturing and pouting in top hat, tails and crisp white tailored boxer shorts. document. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
More of this story Oct 3, 2007
It was primarily meant to target young men who sag their pants low and expose their boxer shorts. First Ward Alderman Irene Holcomb, chairman of the public safety committee and the most senior council member, asked Smith to pull his proposal after a meeting earlier in the day where Smith faced strong objections from Mayor Carl Redus Jr., 4th Ward Alderman George Stepps and representatives of the local chapters of ACORN, the NAACP and the Arkansas Civil Liberties Union. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Two Brookneal area men arrested after alleged rape Oct 3, 2007
"Police catalogued a black "New Era" baseball cap, blue size-large boxer shorts, white 4-XL tee, a black 3-XL tee and a pair of gray size 34-34 "G-Unit" pants as seized for laboratory analysis.Warrants for Buccal swab tests, hair samples and any other DNA samples necessary for evidence in the case followed up as investigative work continued on Tuesday, Sept. 25.Hicks characterized the two as guests at the victim's home, but not for a stay through the night. "The victim described the clothing and... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Gucci steps back in time Sep 27, 2007
Witty designs included a yellow and grey harlequin jacket with chessboard design over boxer shorts and jodphurs, already being touted as big for the coming winter, in every possible shade but perhaps best in white with a tiny feathered top. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Prosecution cross-examines wife of Corporal Yabson in MV Benjamin case Sep 26, 2007
"I turned and saw my husband in boxer shorts coming out and he requested that I gave him his Identity Card, shirt and shoes and he went out with the caller. "I was confused when he requested for these items and left for Tema New Town Police Station Charge Office and returned late in the afternoon. " Mrs Badu asked: "Would you be surprised if your husband said he opened the door. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Saggy pants are society's downfall Sep 26, 2007
Now, if you show off your cotton boxer shorts, you're going to prison for six months and pay a fine of $500. That'll show those Levi-wearin' kids with their rock-and-roll music some discipline. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Two Escaped Huntsville Inmates Caught Sep 25, 2007
Jerry Martin, 37, who had been imprisoned since 1997 and was serving a 50-year sentence for attempted murder, was found in the tree wearing only boxer shorts after dogs picked up his scent, Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokeswoman Michelle Lyons said. He did not resist arrest. (CBS 11, TX)
Welcoming the end of the world Sep 20, 2007
Of course, the media is in a frenzy, and wants to know things like, "What now?", and "What should we do?", and "Do you know you have coffee stains all over your shirt and that your zipper is down? We can see your Scoobie-Doo boxer shorts, dude!" and they all laugh and laugh, until I inform them that I had pulled my zipper down on purpose ("Not all poems are written with a pen!"), and that my Scoobie-Doo undergarment is not a pair of boxers, but a thong of the especially tiny variety, and they... (Asia Times Online)
High-flying fashion Sep 20, 2007
I never understood the appeal of low-riding pants and exposed boxer shorts. Now young men and women are adding views of half of their backsides as well, and I don't get that either. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Part 2:American Wedding Unveiled Sep 15, 2007
She also wears male boxer shorts and a strapless brassiere. The way Meredith dresses in strikingly different layers combines conflicting elements, but falsely establishes the interior and exterior identification. (Suite101.com)
Report reveals DUI tragedy Sep 9, 2007
"Amy Kilpatrick, who was driving in front of the SUV, saw the crash in her rearview mirror and turned around to come back to the scene."She stated she was so close to the impact, she almost got hit," the Highway Patrol report states.Kilpatrick said she found Harris sitting in the driver's seat of his car, at first unresponsive. When he woke up, he got out of the car, screamed a girl's name, came around the car and pulled Norman out of the car.Harris "kept jerking" Norman around, Kilpatrick said.... (Pensacola News Journal)
TOM TEEPEN: Frustrated fashion police face a few practical obstacles Sep 4, 2007
Atlanta City Councilman C.T. Martin has proposed an ordinance meant to forbid the droopy-drawers fashion that has young men's unbelted, baggy pants hanging at half-mast or lower, the better to show off their boxer shorts -- and commonly a redundant second pair. If you have been to a mall or just out in the car any time in the past five years, you know what I'm talking about. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The Alphabetiff Sep 3, 2007
The BBC interviewer later explained: "Herzog, as if it was the most normal thing in the world, said, 'Oh, someone is shooting at us. We must go.' He had a bruise the size of a snooker ball with a hole in it. He just carried on with the interview while bleeding quietly in his boxer shorts." Herzog, who had been shot at with real bullets in the past, was not impressed by the unknown sniper. "It was not a significant bullet," he said. (National Post)
Post a comment Sep 1, 2007
We re talking about visible boxer shorts, not visible genitalia, or concealed weapons ... You might notice that the underwear worn with sagging jeans are boxer shorts. (International Herald Tribune)
Fashion industry comes to rescue of obese Japanese men Sep 1, 2007
Boxer shorts which act as a "tummy tightening girdle" and T-shirts with "stomach control panels" are increasingly in demand, retailers say. One firm said the goods had been designed with middle-aged men in mind but were appealing to 20-somethings. (BBC News -- Business)
The Baggy Pants And Sports Bra Epidemic Aug 29, 2007
Those baggy jeans that drag on the ground and reveal boxer shorts look ridiculous to me. And I think wearing a sports bra in a restaurant is an odd choice. (CBS News -- US)
Baggy Pants Ban Aug 29, 2007
" "Disgusting," said a man in the back of the room. The proposed ordinance is the brainchild of city council member C.T. Martin, deputy chairman of the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee. Martin said his injunction is aimed at young people in Atlanta who wear their shorts low enough to expose their underwear, typically boxer shorts -- considered a fashion trend. The ordinance, which would fine violators, would also prohibit women from exposing the top strap of their thong... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Saggin Banned in Gates-Chili School Aug 25, 2007
SAGGIN IS MAINLY TO "ATTRACT THE LADIES" Gates-Chili, N.Y. - Youve seen saggin--students wearing pants low--with boxer shorts showing. Saggers say it's a fashion statement and a way to get attention. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Atlanta Politicians Propose Banning Sagging Pants Aug 24, 2007
ATLANTA Baggy pants that show boxer shorts or thongs are becoming a "major concern" throughtout the and should be banned in Atlanta, according to a proposed amendment to the city's indecency laws. "I don't want young people thinking that half-dressing is the way to go. I want them to think about their future," the amendment's sponsor, city councilman said Wednesday. (Fox News -- Politics)
Saggy pants: Stylish or sorry? Aug 24, 2007
Across Atlanta that proposed amendment sponsored by Atlanta Councilman C.T. Martin got mixed reaction Thursday from people with and without exposed boxer shorts, skivvies, thongs, and bra straps, all of which would be banned under the new ordinance mainly aimed at people in saggy pants with wobbly walks. Jennifer Brett/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Banned in Atlanta? Aug 24, 2007
Proposed amendment to city laws would outlaw pants that reveal boxer shorts or thongs ... Baggy pants that show boxer shorts or thongs would be illegal under a proposed amendment to Atlanta's indecency laws. (Globe and Mail)
Reporter on fashion jaunt finds plenty of baggy britches Aug 24, 2007
Exposed boxer shorts and thongs would be illegal in any public place if the City Council approves it. "I can't be worrying about that," Jackson said as he sauntered away, flowing fabric billowing about his waist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Atlanta considers banning baggy pants Aug 23, 2007
ATLANTA (AP) -- Baggy pants that show boxer shorts or thongs would be illegal under a proposed amendment to Atlanta's indecency laws. The amendment, sponsored by city councilman C.T. Martin, states that sagging pants are an "epidemic" that is becoming a "major concern" around the country. (Florida Today)
Atlanta may ban your saggy pants Aug 23, 2007
Exposed boxer shorts and thongs would be illegal in any public place in Atlanta if the City Council approves a proposed amendment to the city's indecency laws. The target is young men who wear their pants low off their hips to show off the two pairs of boxers they wear beneath their saggy pants, said Atlanta Councilman C.T. Martin, a college recruitment consultant who sponsored the ordinance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Slithershanks Aug 21, 2007
Treasurer Peter Costello is worried that interest rates are rising because he has developed an unhealthy fondness for tartan boxer shorts. True, he has not paid too much attention to this as a multiplier factor, mainly because he can't get the smirk off his face. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sikhs add flavor to valley melting pot Aug 19, 2007
The comb means cleanliness, and the boxer shorts lead to high moral character. The bracelet is a bond with God with no beginning or end. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Return of the high school musical Aug 18, 2007
And before long you notice, hey, there are no boxer shorts hanging out of the boys' pants, the skirts aren't too short, the capris aren't too tight, and there's precious little cleavage, even in bathing suits. And before you tell me to get a reality check, let me say that lots of this could easily be the reality for more young people. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
You wear IT well Aug 17, 2007
Underwear -- a bra for the female and boxer shorts for the male -- is rigged up with three pairs of touch pads, each one located in an increasingly intimate position. Couples then watch a video screen showing a series of symbols, which prompt them to press each other's sensors in the correct order. (CNN -- Tech)
Is breast-feeding always best for mother and baby? Aug 15, 2007
Jefferson Hack converts to designer boxer shorts. You are here: Telegraph > News > Blog. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Get Lost, Bud Aug 10, 2007
I'm man enough to own up to my many beach fashion faux pas, such as the time I donned a pair of boxer shorts sporting Greek columns (Doric, thank you) instead of swim trunks and learned the hard way, while frolicking in rough surf on a crowded beach, why men's bathing suits have a string that ties at the waist. I've also had sunglasses with frames I once thought were fashionable; now said frames can be found on the spin rack for reading glasses at Walgreens. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Coastal Rep's 'Rocky Horror' is a scream Aug 2, 2007
Falletti transcends the goofy characters he's played before by nailing Brad's scrubbed earnestness (even in boxer shorts) and introducing his resonant baritone vocal chops. Hatcher matches him as Janet, going from prissy to prurient with fine vocal delivery. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Sean Combs uses YouTube to find assistant Jul 31, 2007
"I'm the music encyclopedia...I don't sleep. Sleep is for people that ain't making money," said another aspiring assistant who called himself East Oakland Roy and filmed himself bare-chested in his cartoon character boxer shorts. But can you read. (MSNBC -- News)
Hundreds Strip Down For N.Y. Underwear Run Jul 25, 2007
Each person to cross the finish line received a free pair of boxer shorts. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Lil Wayne Released On Bond; Attorney Says Gun Didn't Belong To MC Jul 25, 2007
"He [Wayne] was in the bus in his boxer shorts with a number of other people," Richman told MTV News. "Unless his boxer shorts had a pocket for this gun, I don't understand how he had it on him.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Letters to the Editor Jun 26, 2007
Probably not that's good, clean, all-American titillation, as opposed to the "indecent exposure" of boxer shorts. Call this antisaggin' crusade what it is: racist, sexist hypocrisy. (Christian Science Monitor)