Roy, Coach K take a turn as 'Guitar Heroes' Apr 1, 2009
In a takeoff of Tom Cruise's scene in the movie "Risky Business," the four coaches slide into a living room wearing pink dress shirts, white boxer shorts (they said no to briefs) and athletic socks to the opening bars of Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock " With Duke's Krzyzewski and UNC's Williams on guitar, Louisville's Pitino on drums and ESPN's Knight, naturally, as lead vocalist, the faux band launches into the song. Related Content. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CA notebook: Stenson strips to play from mud Mar 13, 2009
Well, that isnt entirely true, unless he was born wearing boxer shorts and a golf glove, along with having a wedge in his hands. Stenson hacked the ball out of the muck, got dressed standing in the rough off the left side of the fairway, and wound up making perhaps the most entertaining bogey of his life. (MSNBC -- Sports)
HONEYWELL: Things I just don’t understand Mar 11, 2009
When did boxer shorts become something to show off. I suppose this is one that I;m destined to not understand, and eventually this craze will fade away as all fashion crazes do. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dogs fan is undisputed champ Mar 7, 2009
His red, white and blue-striped boxer shorts give away that on gameday, Fell is Stegeman's "Rocky kid.". In what started as a spur-of-the-moment joke last season, Fell's "Rocky" routine has developed into a tradition at Georgia's men's home basketball games. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Crazy for Kitty Mar 4, 2009
American cosmetics company M.A.C (Make-up Art Cosmetics) has teamed up with the pop culture princess, so Japans famous icon which has endorsed almost everything from lingerie and boxer shorts to digital cameras is now the face for the brands latest collection. Cute icon Hello Kitty is the new face of M.A.C.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Man strips, grabs sports bra in womens sauna in Cambridge Mar 3, 2009
She walked back into the ladies locker room and allegedly found the suspicious man in the sauna wearing nothing but his boxer shorts, according to police reports ... Police said they recovered a pair of boxer shorts and a bottle the man was carrying from the women s locker room. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Simpson pleads guilty, sentenced to 21 years Feb 18, 2009
Pugh said it had snowed and Simpson was dressed only in boxer shorts and was taken to the interview room with Brown and Jones. They started interviewing him about 2:06 a.m.. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Well, It Beats Noogies And Purple Nurples Feb 18, 2009
Morris eventually grabbed the man's boxer shorts and pulled. Salt Lake City police said she then she put a headlock on the man until help could arrive. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
On the Jewish Street Patrol Feb 16, 2009
But it's not just the grimy clothes that make him unwelcome: His pants are inexplicably torn open, exposing his boxer shorts to the frightened Hasidic patrons he's been begging for money. With bushy beards and black yarmulkes, the four Jews entreating the vagabond do so with an air of authority. (ABC News)
Age doesn't dull Cupid's arrow Feb 15, 2009
Royce Weber recalls a Valentine s Day present from his late wife, Judith, who bought him a pair of boxer shorts with hearts all over them. When I opened the box, there was a heart inside that began to beat. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pals pack alleged stabber's hearing Feb 12, 2009
Tanaka said the only clothing Davis was wearing when he attacked him was boxer shorts ... Tanaka said the only clothing Davis was wearing when he attacked him was boxer shorts. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The iafrica.com debate Feb 11, 2009
Then there's the plight of the unattached, having their often already depleted self-esteems beaten to a pulp with teddy bears and three-packs of heart-adorned boxer shorts. Another thing our ol' buddy Valentine has ensured is that the social pariahs of the world frequently experience a short but dangerous spike of courage come mid-February, only for their often-creepy advances to be rejected by their choice of unattainable targets. (iAfrica.com)
Man who once spent 11 years in prison for killing on trial in death of ex-officer Feb 11, 2009
He then entered the living room wearing only a pair of boxer shorts and a shirt. The two friends then smoked a couple of "coolies," cocaine-laced cigarettes, Conner said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Classroom party game: Dress-up relay race Feb 10, 2009
Pack each suitcase with a pair of ridiculous red tube socks, huge boxer shorts with red hearts, a feather boa, a tiara and sunglasses. The boa and boxers make kids laugh, so we always include them, but you can use any variation of clothing. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
In France, it's time to get into the pool Feb 8, 2009
The reason most often given is hygiene: There should be nothing worn into the pool that could conceivably have been worn elsewhere, like boxer shorts or Bermudas. No matter the genesis, the Speedo is de rigueur for men - and, to add insult to injury, so is a bathing cap. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
Northbridge rocks to a Laneway beat Feb 8, 2009
Still Flyin put on a crazy, hilarious show that included a foam pigs head, questionable fashion (Union Jack boxer shorts anyone. and maracas. (The West Australian)
Witness appeal over man's death Feb 8, 2009
"We believe a couple may have been having a heated argument and at one point the man came out of the house barefoot and wearing a t-shirt and boxer shorts," he said. "The house is close to the junction with the old Birmingham Road and close to Mount School.". (BBC News)
Oscar shows us his shorts Feb 7, 2009
We've got accidental electrocution, unintentional public display of boxer shorts, a grand piano falling from a great height, a mousetrap snapped on fingers and various other acts of violence great and small, all played for laughs. "Presto" is hands-down going to be the popular favorite here, and on this weak list could cop the big prize. (Salon)
Take a trip to Simon's 'Windy City' Mar 18, 2008
But the guards' attention was drawn to the bold red letters they saw marching across the mayor's boxer shorts: big daddy. One of them reached gently for the mayor's arms to feel for a pulse. (USA Today -- Life)
Read his lips Mar 15, 2008
Of course hes wearing red and white boxer shorts, and of course my mother bursts into laughter. I had to walk away. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The world of real party animals: The internet gatecrashers who drug dogs, have group sex and trash homes... Mar 8, 2008
" Officers confiscated cans of beer from a number of underage drinkers, but were assured by some of the older guests that responsible adults were present and that everyone would try to keep the noise down. They left and the party continued. In fact, according to two people who were inside the house, a scene resembling something from the "Court of Caligula" was unfolding in Julia Anscomb's home. "There were males just wandering around in their boxer shorts or completely naked," said one young man... (The Drudge Report)
History of underwear — from corsets to thongs — revealed in Polish museum exhibit Feb 28, 2008
The exhibition, which opened in January and runs until the end of March, is sprinkled with a few items of male clothing boxer shorts, robes and a jock strap from the 1930s. But male underwear has changed little over the years, and the vast majority of the collection is what once were known as women's unmentionables. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Grandstand needs a dress code Feb 28, 2008
The handbook also prohibits running shorts, swimming shorts, boxer shorts, pajamas, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops and midriff tops, as well as other restrictions. I sat there, utterly confounded. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Underwear out in the open and drawing double-takes at museum Feb 27, 2008
""At the beginning of the 20th century you couldn't show them at all, and later only a little bit, whereas now they're everywhere," she added.Female underwear evolved as women's role in society changed.The frumpy drawers of the early 20th century gave way to more modern styles in the 1920s including garter belts to hold up the stockings of women entering the workplace.Among notable items on display in this town 150 miles east of Warsaw is a white garter belt with pink hearts and clasps to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Japanese astronaut to test underwear in outer space Feb 26, 2008
BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhuanet) -- A Japanese astronaut will don special boxer shorts and gym wear during his upcoming mission to see if the newly developed high-tech clothing can increase comfort levels on the International Space Station, Japan's space agency said Friday. The seamless, stretchable boxer shorts, gym wear and socks are made of lightweight fabric woven from anti-bacterial and antistatic fibers to give "high levels of deodorant, antiseptic and antistatic effect" in space, the Japan... (Xinhuanet, China)
At least one reader was offended by a photo that ran on the front page of the DDT Thursday. “Thanks for the picture of the two thugs with their pants falling off. Is that really the best the Delta Democrat Times can do? Pathetic,” he wrote. Feb 24, 2008
Their colorful boxer shorts were plainly visible and their pants were hanging down, nearly to their knees ... As far as being offended by seeing someone in boxer shorts, I'm not. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Japanese astronauts get more comfy space clothes Feb 23, 2008
TOKYO (AP) A Japanese astronaut will put on special boxer shorts and gym wear during his upcoming mission to see if the newly developed high-tech clothing can boost comfort levels on the International Space Station, Japan's space agency said Friday. The seamless, stretchable boxer shorts, gym wear and socks are made of lightweight fabric woven by anti-bacterial and anti-static fibers to give "high levels of deodorant, antiseptic and anti-static effect" in space, the Japan Aerospace Exploration... (USA Today -- Tech)
Astronaut to wear boxer shorts for science Feb 23, 2008
Doi will be wearing high-tech boxer shorts, gym wear and socks during his space mission, scheduled next month ... TOKYO - A Japanese astronaut will put on special boxer shorts and gym wear during his upcoming mission to see if the newly developed high-tech clothing can boost comfort levels on the International Space Station, Japan's space agency said Friday ... The seamless, stretchable boxer shorts, gym wear and socks are made of lightweight fabric woven by anti-bacterial and antistatic fibers... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Politically incorrect parties push buttons Feb 23, 2008
She said she targeted both Democrats and Republicans by hiring a live elephant draped in a sign that read: "My wife thinks I'm an ass." In addition to her jabs at Mr. Cheney and Mr. Bush, she ribbed Clinton supporters by bringing in a Bill Clinton impersonator who mingled with guests dressed in a pair of boxer shorts. Rather than polarizing her guests, she said, the politically incorrect references allowed people of different political stripes to share laughs. (Globe and Mail)
At this party, politesse is sent packing Feb 18, 2008
Next, there was Bill Clinton in coat, tie and boxer shorts, playing a saxophone and eating hamburgers, while Hillary Clinton stood by in a studded leather collar and dominatrix hat, holding a whip in her hand. Elizabeth Taylor did tarot card readings in the Betty Ford Center, and a bar mitzvah was conducted for the Mormon Mitt "Romneywitz.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
My own little party| Feb 13, 2008
Satin boxer shorts with pink hearts everywhere. A PS chocolate bar that says, "PS Be Mine?" Please. (iAfrica.com)
Making Lipstick Jungle Feb 11, 2008
And then, between clunky takes of what should be a quick, witty exchange of lines with Kim, the wardrobe man slips up: He whispers that I won't be wearing boxer shorts in the bedroom scene I'm shooting with Lindsay tomorrow. Let's hope the rhythm's back. (Slate)
Could be a case of five party right here Feb 6, 2008
Have you ever worn boxer shorts when presenting the news. I often wear boxers when presenting the news, but I prefer the board shorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
When a son's thoughts turn to murder Feb 3, 2008
At one point, having passed through an airport-style metal detector with my shoes and belt removed, a uniformed security guard pulls open my jeans, having first rubbed vigorously between my legs, and peers into my boxer shorts. Meanwhile, two women visitors wearing niqabs are led into a side room by a female security guard, no doubt to be rigorously searched. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Urinary Dysfunction Troubles Men Who Undergo Prostate Removal Feb 1, 2008
Similarly, a number of options for urinary incontinence exist, such as boxer shorts that are designed to hold urinary pads, lessening the embarrassment of having to wear such items. "Education and counseling should be provided to these men to better inform and prepare patients for the physical side effects they are likely to experience postoperatively," Weber said. (Science Daily)
Stars' pet names join in sartorial union Jan 30, 2008
In the latest in an avalanche of celebrity label ranges the country music crooner has trademarked the phrase in both Australia and the US, a move that allows the pair to start selling everything from belt buckles to clothing, shoes, bags, boxer shorts and pyjamas. Until now the only items sold under the label were concert T-shirts, but few knew it was owned by Urban and was based on the couple's noms de plume. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Easy home suits couple on the go Jan 29, 2008
Two colorful abstracts of boxer shorts and shoes by a local artist came from a Decatur gallery. The high-ceiling bath has a spa tub, separate shower and large walk-in closet with customized shelving. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Plans gearing up for dog walk Jan 22, 2008
Items needed include teen clothing, sleeping bags, backpacks, food pack items and new men's boxer shorts and socks. StandUp For Kids is a national foundation supporting at-risk and homeless youth that is headquartered in San Diego, with a chapter in Oceanside. (North County Times)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
