An important question...

[Oddly]

So, I was ironing clothes (or pressing, I guess, for the US audience?) earlier, half-listening to the radio.
I have no idea what the actual topic was but the comment was made that ironing boxer shorts is somehow a sign of a deranged mind.
This saddened me, as I looked at my pile of neatly-folded and ironed boxers (in various pleasing pastel shades and patterns, in case anyone's interested).
Naturally, I needed assurance, and where better to get it than here, amongst my fellow bassplayers.

So, what say ye?

For clarification, only talking about loose-fit boxers here.

 

[Gorn]

We call it ironing if you're using an iron. Pressing refers to the machine used after dry cleaning, generally. And yes you're deranged.

 

[DavetheDude]

I voted 'No, you're an idiot'

 

[JACink]

I only iron things that people can see, and it has been a while since anyone other than my wife has seen my boxers (and I'm sure she has far more things to complain about seeing me in boxers than the boxers being creased!!)


Edit for clarification: No, you're an idiot

 

[mellowinman]

I've never understood how a man can wear those things.

 

[JACink]

I've never understood how a man can wear those things.

Well, they do look a little strange on a woman!

 

[dwm74]

Only if you put them on immediately after ironing...to feel that warmth encompassing one's loins. Ahhh!

But I still voted you're an idiot. Sorry.

 

[Atshen]

I only wear clothes that don't need ironing. Life's too short for that.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Hey, if the man has to worry about how people can look at him while just in his boxers, he has a good social life.

 

[Aberdumbie]

You only heard a portion of the comment. Ironing boxer shorts in and of itself is not the sign of a deranged mind. However ironing pastel boxer shorts may qualify......

 

[buldog5151bass]

Just take them off first.

Yeah, when I was young, I ironed every shirt and pair of slacks. We get older, we get smarter...

 

[fingerguy]

So, I was ironing clothes (or pressing, I guess, for the US audience?) earlier, half-listening to the radio.
I have no idea what the actual topic was but the comment was made that ironing boxer shorts is somehow a sign of a deranged mind.
This saddened me, as I looked at my pile of neatly-folded and ironed boxers (in various pleasing pastel shades and patterns, in case anyone's interested).
Naturally, I needed assurance, and where better to get it than here, amongst my fellow bassplayers.

So, what say ye?

For clarification, only talking about loose-fit boxers here.

I don't even fold my boxers nor my woman's panties when I do the laundry. Yes people men do help out and do the laundry.

 

[Paulabass]

I've heard that both George Forman AND Mohammad Ali were ironed before every gig.
Go for it.

 

[elgecko]

I can't even be bothered to iron my shirts!

 

[Funky Ghost]

Shirts and slacks/pants only.

What's next, ironing bedding?

 

[shadowtippy]

Do you use starch?

 

[PWRL]

Sure it's okay. Just because it isn't necessary doesn't mean it's not okay.

 

[Aberdumbie]

I don't even fold my boxers nor my woman's panties when I do the laundry. Yes people men do help out and do the laundry.

I heard it said once that in the history of mankind, no husband has ever been murdered by his wife while doing dishes or folding laundry.

 

[two fingers]

Ha! I good friend of mine is a huge Elvis fan (even though he's in his mid-to-late 30s). He also ironed EVERYTHING he wore. We used to joke about his OCD by saying "I bet he irons his boxers".

For his thirtieth birthday, we actually had a custom cake made that was a huge picture of Elvis ironing boxers.

All of my boxers are these. They let Jim and the twins stay aired out much better than cotton (93/7 nylon and spandex). No ironing needed.....not that there is EVER a need to iron boxers.

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But, yeah, back on topic....

Ironing boxers is totally weird.

 

[mellowinman]

I heard it said once that in the history of mankind, no husband has ever been murdered by his wife while doing dishes or folding laundry.

Or another thing I can't mention on this forum...