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What's the purpose of a wife beater?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Astro101, Jun 12, 2004.

  1. Astro101

    Astro101 Member

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    I know it seems like an odd question, but what exactly is the purpose? I've always worn like a thin tee-shirt under my regular shirts and just bought some wifebeaters but if felt uncomfortable.

    Sorry if the term wifebeater offends you! Suck it up. :D
     
    #1 Astro101, Jun 12, 2004
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    so rednecks can feel comfortable
     
    #2 J DIDDY, Jun 12, 2004
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    They take the sweat off the shirt you're wearing over the WB's, if you're worrying too much and sweat easily.

    Like you, I also wear thin tees or those sign-up-for-a-credit-card-and-you-get-this-tee shirts from olde times in my early years of college under the regular shirt or polo... i got a lotta those so now you know how bad my credit is...

    ... anyway, the sweat thing is what a friend told me, but if you don't feel comfortable, it's not meant for you...

    I don't like that Mickey Rourke look, though... I think that's where they get their names...

    You don't want to end up looking like a gangster or these idiots on the street, though... [sorry if the term idiots or gangster offends you... suck it up. :D]
    [​IMG]
     
    #3 SwoLy-D, Jun 13, 2004
  4. Dr of Dunk

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    While I think the term is pretty stupid, I think they look damn hot on women. ;)
     
    #4 Dr of Dunk, Jun 13, 2004
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    #5 SwoLy-D, Jun 13, 2004
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    I wear them cuz they're comfortable. I've gotten my share of crap for wearing them, but hey, it's what i feel comfortable in.
     
    #6 wizkid83, Jun 13, 2004
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    they do look hot on women, but what doesn't?

    One of the biggest regrets of my short life is the fact that I cannot stand to play basketball with a top with the sleeves. I hate wife-beaters, but I need to have the sleeves cut off my t-shirt.

    Was that out loud?
     
    #7 KellyDwyer, Jun 13, 2004
  8. moestavern19

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    I didn't start wearing them until about 6 months ago (lost a lost of weight so it never made sense before)

    I Dunno, there is something about them that makes me seem cool. Comes in handy when you want to ball it up and have nothing but a sweater on or some ****. Plus the chicks down here expect all the white boys to be gangster as well :cool:
     
    #8 moestavern19, Jun 13, 2004
  9. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    I dont understand thier use either to tell you the truth. I mean chances are people sweat the MOST under arm pits. And since the tank top doesnt have sleaves there is NO protection from sweat getting on your dress shirt. So I really dont see the reason for the tank top over a t-shirt. Know what I mean?
     
    #9 Deuce, Jun 13, 2004
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    Restraining the beer belly.
     
    #10 AroundTheWorld, Jun 13, 2004
  11. Astro101

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    Heh, I thought it had something to do with sweat. Thanks for answering my useless question guys!
     
    #11 Astro101, Jun 13, 2004
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