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AIBU?

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To think there is no logical explanation for DP wearing kids underwear?

65 replies

SweetAudrinaAnne · 24/11/2012 18:02

I noticed a pair of boxer shorts on my bedroom floor, picked them up, looked at the label (as I didn't recognise them!) and it said "age 13/14". So I assumed they must belong to DS (who is 13). But then, tucked into a pile of my boyfriend's clothes (he stayed here last night) I saw another pair of boxer shorts, same make and obviously from the same pack - aged 13/14.

What madness is this? why would a grown man wear/buy kids boxers?? He's skinny but 6ft tall. He's actually wearing the same size boxers as my son!!

We don't live together so this is the first time I've noticed this. No explanation really is there?? why would he have bought them? its not as if there is a shortage of mens boxers around! makes no sense!

OP posts:
VikingVagine · 24/11/2012 18:04

Kids' sizes are much cheaper.

OverlyWordyHurdyGurdy · 24/11/2012 18:04

Cheaper?

PimpMyHippo · 24/11/2012 18:04

Children's clothes are cheaper, perhaps? Or maybe he's so skinny that adult ones don't fit properly...

ProphetOfDoom · 24/11/2012 18:05

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PimpMyHippo · 24/11/2012 18:05

I like that out of those three crossed posts, OverlyWordy was the most succint. Grin

NatashaBee · 24/11/2012 18:06

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FivesAndNorks · 24/11/2012 18:06

Maybe he hasn't bought any new underwear since the last time his mum buoght him some as a teenager

TiggyD · 24/11/2012 18:06

Interesting first post OP.

FivesAndNorks · 24/11/2012 18:07

ha x post, similar ideas with one fundamental difference
Are they grey and a bit frayed

BOFingSanta · 24/11/2012 18:07

Why don't you ask him? Or will you look a bit weird for examining his pants?

SpoonyFuckersWife · 24/11/2012 18:07

Tax dodger

tisnottheseasonyet · 24/11/2012 18:08

If they fit him, he'd frankly be stupid to pay 20% extra at least (ie VAT) on boxers for an "adult" label.

BluelightsAndSirens · 24/11/2012 18:08

Maybe he is really good at looking after his clothes?

Nicknamegrief · 24/11/2012 18:08

I had a boyfriend who wore girls jeans! That was odd.

Before I had children I used to shop in the children's department for clothes (not underwear) and I always thought I was fat!

AnyFucker · 24/11/2012 18:09

Perhaps he has a tiny cock ?

DontmindifIdo · 24/11/2012 18:10

I'm rather short with tiny feet. I reguarly buy children's clothes/shoes. It's cheaper. (and as a size 3 feet, I often don't have a choice as lots of shops start their adult sizes at 4 )

DontmindifIdo · 24/11/2012 18:11

So YABU - there are lots of logical reasons!

tisnottheseasonyet · 24/11/2012 18:11

Classy post anyfucker

AnyFucker · 24/11/2012 18:14

< salute >

BOFingSanta · 24/11/2012 18:15

Small plums?

strumpetpumpkin · 24/11/2012 18:15

dunno. Maybe cos they fit him and he liked them?

tisnottheseasonyet · 24/11/2012 18:18

Someone needs to say paedophile though, or I suspect the OP will be bitterly disappointed. Any volunteers?

AnyFucker · 24/11/2012 18:19

you win the Bingo card, TNTSY Grin

BIWI · 24/11/2012 18:21

Because it's very hard to buy Bob the Builder pants in an adult size?

AMumInScotland · 24/11/2012 18:23

Waist size is very likely if he is skinny. Or cheapness. Nothing "odd" about buying things from the children's section if they fit you. I nearly always wear boys socks, my size and cheap!

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