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Bums hanging out of the bottom of teeny tiny shorts

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Noodleschicken · 28/06/2026 20:42

Don’t know if this really AIBU or a question!
AIBU to think that shorts have become way too short ?
I have seen a LOT of girls in shorts today - with their bum cheeks hanging out the bottom ! Personally I wouldn’t let my daughter out like that. And I wouldn’t were them myself (I would give everyone nightmares !).
so what’s the consensus on bums hanging out of shorts ?

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Notgonnalieaboutthis · 02/07/2026 14:21

It looks absolutely dreadful. No way would my daughter be walking around in public with half her backside on display.

Allseeingallknowing · 02/07/2026 14:13

ThatSourGobstopper · 02/07/2026 13:57

Totally agree.
And young children should be exposed to an adults arse cheeks either!

Totally disagree! ( I know what you meant😆)

Allseeingallknowing · 02/07/2026 14:12

Daisy54 · 02/07/2026 09:48

When I see bum cheeks hanging out, I look away, because I find it distasteful.

However, I myself have found it difficult to find shorts that do not ride up.

Finally (after 3 years ), I found a pair from Pull and Bear.

Unfortunate name!

ThatSourGobstopper · 02/07/2026 13:57

Darkdiamond · 02/07/2026 10:53

100% agree.

Totally agree.
And young children should be exposed to an adults arse cheeks either!

ThatSourGobstopper · 02/07/2026 13:55

oviraptor21 · 28/06/2026 20:50

Yep. And I don't want to sit on a seat that someone's naked bum cheeks have been on. Or sweaty thighs.

Imagine going out for coffee/ lunch / dinner and having to sit down on a chair that someone’s sweaty bum cheeks were on only 5 minutes earlier. Grim!

Darkdiamond · 02/07/2026 10:53

GimmieABreakOr3 · 02/07/2026 09:11

Personally, I never said that. I also want to highlight that public decency laws exist for a reason. People do need to take some personal responsibility and that’s the issue with society these days. There’s no reason to have your bum hanging out in a public space unless it’s a swimming pool or a beach.

Also the whole look away thing is putting responsibility onto us when we shouldn’t necessarily have to. I gave the example of the escalator. I didn’t really have many other places to look, it was right in my face. It’s indecent and it makes me uncomfortable!!

100% agree.

Daisy54 · 02/07/2026 09:48

When I see bum cheeks hanging out, I look away, because I find it distasteful.

However, I myself have found it difficult to find shorts that do not ride up.

Finally (after 3 years ), I found a pair from Pull and Bear.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 02/07/2026 09:11

Anarchy99 · 02/07/2026 08:02

Because some of the comments on here are vile. I don’t want to see bare arses etc but I recognise that I can look away. I don’t call those women cheap or imply they are asking for trouble

Personally, I never said that. I also want to highlight that public decency laws exist for a reason. People do need to take some personal responsibility and that’s the issue with society these days. There’s no reason to have your bum hanging out in a public space unless it’s a swimming pool or a beach.

Also the whole look away thing is putting responsibility onto us when we shouldn’t necessarily have to. I gave the example of the escalator. I didn’t really have many other places to look, it was right in my face. It’s indecent and it makes me uncomfortable!!

OonaStubbs · 02/07/2026 08:52

I hate short shorts.

MightyGoldBear · 02/07/2026 08:22

For me it just looks so very uncomfortable. It's not like short shorts or hot pants. It's like someone gave you a wedgy or cut off half your pants. I'd actually say Brazilian knickers would give more coverage than these shorts.

My audhd child has sensory issues he really hates wearing pants which is fine at home in the privacy of his bedroom. Not fine for school when he could accidentally show more of himself than he would like if he had no pants under his loose shorts. He understands its for himself and others comfort/privacy. But he is curious where the line is drawn. He is unfortunately the same height as some girls and women's very exposed bum cheeks when we queue up in the park for ice cream of for flumes at swimming (full thongs there) it's uncomfortable for him to be face to cheek in these situations. As adults we move in line first. Obviously it's not in a sexualised objectifying way just a my face is incredibly close to where you poo way!

But where is the line drawn? Particularly in public spaces where you can't easily avoid proximity to others. I'm all for live and let live, not looking but there are situations where you can ignore the proximity.

Anarchy99 · 02/07/2026 08:02

GimmieABreakOr3 · 02/07/2026 07:36

How is not wanting to see bum cheeks judging women nastily? I just don’t want to see it. End of.

Because some of the comments on here are vile. I don’t want to see bare arses etc but I recognise that I can look away. I don’t call those women cheap or imply they are asking for trouble

OonaStubbs · 02/07/2026 07:42

Bums should not be on display, whether male or female.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 02/07/2026 07:36

Anarchy99 · 01/07/2026 21:39

Why are you making things up? Do you know any of this for a fact ?

If you feel someone has broken public decency laws then report them.

Who needs the patriarchy when women judge other women so nastily?

How is not wanting to see bum cheeks judging women nastily? I just don’t want to see it. End of.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 02/07/2026 07:36

Superhansrantowindsor · 01/07/2026 21:49

Where do we actually draw the line though at people can wear what they want?

Exactly.

Superhansrantowindsor · 01/07/2026 21:49

Where do we actually draw the line though at people can wear what they want?

Anarchy99 · 01/07/2026 21:39

KeepPumping · 01/07/2026 12:00

But the more the shorts people get ignored the more they increase the attention seeking and lack of clothes, it is obviously an issue or this thread wouldn"t exist? Do we actually need public decency laws that can be enforced?

Why are you making things up? Do you know any of this for a fact ?

If you feel someone has broken public decency laws then report them.

Who needs the patriarchy when women judge other women so nastily?

Anarchy99 · 01/07/2026 21:35

DoraSpenlow · 01/07/2026 15:22

My granny used to say that if it wasn't for sale don't put it on show in the shop window. Of course it's done to attract attention. If you don't want people to look don't put it on display.

Just last week I was out with my 6 year old great nephew. We were following a young girl whose bare bum was showing because of her extremely short skirt. Little lad shouts out Auntie, Auntie, that lady's got no knickers on.

Then your great nephew could probably use a lesson in not shouting out personal comments.

And I’m guessing your granny was saying that many decades ago in the bad old days when women did what they were told

KeepPumping · 01/07/2026 15:30

DoraSpenlow · 01/07/2026 15:22

My granny used to say that if it wasn't for sale don't put it on show in the shop window. Of course it's done to attract attention. If you don't want people to look don't put it on display.

Just last week I was out with my 6 year old great nephew. We were following a young girl whose bare bum was showing because of her extremely short skirt. Little lad shouts out Auntie, Auntie, that lady's got no knickers on.

I think the psychologists call that "negative attention" LOL

DoraSpenlow · 01/07/2026 15:22

My granny used to say that if it wasn't for sale don't put it on show in the shop window. Of course it's done to attract attention. If you don't want people to look don't put it on display.

Just last week I was out with my 6 year old great nephew. We were following a young girl whose bare bum was showing because of her extremely short skirt. Little lad shouts out Auntie, Auntie, that lady's got no knickers on.

KeepPumping · 01/07/2026 14:52

Illegally18 · 01/07/2026 13:46

What's a heatwave got to do with showing your bum cheeks? Why aren't we all doing it in that case?

Exactly, you see people doing it in the winter months.

petermaddog · 01/07/2026 14:33

1950s shorts

Illegally18 · 01/07/2026 14:02

Anarchy99 · 01/07/2026 10:38

I’m hoping that’s sarcasm. ‘Advertise their wares’??

Sarcasm or not, they are advertising their wares! In many human societies, people hide their genitals and excretory organs from public view, and hide these activities from public view as well. When you see these these girls, they're displaying an organ used for sitting and shitting, and displaying themselves as available for anal sex. It's like they're walking around saying ' anyone is free to stick it up my bum'! Plus it's frigging ugly!

Illegally18 · 01/07/2026 13:49

Allseeingallknowing · 29/06/2026 21:38

Only as much as anyone on this thread. I do find people and their choices interesting though. I would not have allowed my daughter to dress in such a vulgar and provocative way. Fortunately she didn’t want to, and neither did her daughters. They all dress nicely and decently

'Only as much as anyone on this thread. I do find people and their choices interesting though.'
Well said!

Illegally18 · 01/07/2026 13:46

Wipeywipey · 28/06/2026 23:18

Loving all the comments suggesting women wear these for men only - erm, there has been a heatwave going on, it is summer... But no, can't be the only reason, right? The lesbians are clearly not really gay either.

What's a heatwave got to do with showing your bum cheeks? Why aren't we all doing it in that case?

GimmieABreakOr3 · 01/07/2026 13:07

Anarchy99 · 01/07/2026 11:28

I didn’t say that. All uniform standards should be adhered to, whether the student is male or female.

However telling girls to dress modestly because they look slutty or so the boys or the male staff don’t get distracted is all kinds of fucked up.

Its disturbing that people are telling their girls to cover up or they can invite trouble yet they don’t seem to be telling their boys to act like decent human beings and control themselves.

Think what a world it would be if the onus was on men not to be sexual predators instead of being on women not to put temptation in the way of the poor chaps.

I’d say that a different matter entirely

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