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hand down joggers meaning.

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dottypotter · 24/02/2023 14:44

Recently i noticed some teens with their hands down their Nike Joggers. While i was out.

Then i noticed this on a post on her about the Macdonalds troubles. Nike get up, hand down joggers,

So what does it mean, why have these teenagers got their hand down their joggers? Intrigued in a way.

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tillyoumakeit · 24/02/2023 20:12

TheYearOfSmallThings · 24/02/2023 14:52

They are feeling stressed and reassuring themselves that they still have a penis, because as long as they still have a penis, everything is basically ok.

Yup. Agree with this!

QueefQueen80s · 24/02/2023 20:18

My brothers used to do this.. ex does.. apparently it's "comforting" 🤔 Yeah and very unhygienic/smelly..

GoodChat · 24/02/2023 20:20

Daijoubudesu · 24/02/2023 20:12

To show that they have a knife on them.

Surely that's possibly the least effective way to store a knife? They'd have to hold it the whole time and it'd be a bit awkward to pull out?

BiggerBoyMadeMeDoit · 24/02/2023 20:23

DrManhattan · 24/02/2023 15:57

Imitating prisoners.

This. I think it’s to do with checking their drug stash is still safe.

The kids are just copying.

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:26

GoodChat · 24/02/2023 20:20

Surely that's possibly the least effective way to store a knife? They'd have to hold it the whole time and it'd be a bit awkward to pull out?

Right, and if one were to slip a bit...Oooooooops, snip, then 🚑

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:27

EatYourVegetables · 24/02/2023 19:33

I saw a kid (5?) and his dad walking around Asda both doing it. Family outing. I’ll never again buy vegetables which are not in a plastic bag 🤮

😅

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 24/02/2023 20:34

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:26

Right, and if one were to slip a bit...Oooooooops, snip, then 🚑

Self castration - easier than going nhs and a possibly a career as a castrato.

Cocobutt · 24/02/2023 20:35

It’s just a way of standing to look ‘cool’.

I’m not sure where it originated from but it’s been going on for years.

I guess it would be the equivalent of a female sticking her boobs and bum out and pouting her lips.

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:36

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 24/02/2023 20:34

Self castration - easier than going nhs and a possibly a career as a castrato.

🤣🤣

DeadbeatYoda · 24/02/2023 20:36

The lads in that picture look abjectly pathetic. What happened to self respect? How sad.

Cocobutt · 24/02/2023 20:36

Also all my friends who used to do this would have 2 sets of bottoms on, so their hands aren’t actually touching their boxers.

I don’t know if this is the done thing or if my friends just got chilly.

Novembermummy88 · 24/02/2023 20:37

In America this would imply you are carrying a weapon. So I presume that’s what they are trying to imply.

Thepossibility · 24/02/2023 20:38

Haha they look so stupid. I don't think it's a thing where I live. If I saw someone doing that I would think they had mental disability of some kind or had unfortunate circumstances and couldn't afford pants that can stay up by themselves.

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:40

DeadbeatYoda · 24/02/2023 20:36

The lads in that picture look abjectly pathetic. What happened to self respect? How sad.

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JudgeRudy · 24/02/2023 21:05

dottypotter · 24/02/2023 14:44

Recently i noticed some teens with their hands down their Nike Joggers. While i was out.

Then i noticed this on a post on her about the Macdonalds troubles. Nike get up, hand down joggers,

So what does it mean, why have these teenagers got their hand down their joggers? Intrigued in a way.

I put my hands down my pants/leggings/joggers and often 'cup' my boobs. No idea why, its not sexual, it's just comforting and relaxing. I don't do it at work/in public but every now and then when I'm really relaxed I forget and catch myself about to have a quick squeeze!

Hedjwitch · 24/02/2023 21:17

I've never seen this. Must lead a sheltered life but never seen ds or his mates do it

PylaSheight · 24/02/2023 22:34

Most of this sort of shite is yoof trying to look hard and intimidating by copying some gang/prison posturing from the USA. Pretty pathetic really.

I assume when it's more mature blokes doing it in the comfort of their own home it's just a comfort thing.

largeprintagathachristie · 24/02/2023 22:41

This has been around a long time.
It looks ridiculous.
I think they think it looks masculine and tough. They look silly.
They’re essentially cupping their balls in public.

See also: really low slung bunched up trousers that are meant to look ‘hard’ but in fact make the wearer look like they have a full nappy.

SomePeopleAreJustBloodyStupid · 24/02/2023 22:42

Whenever I've seen anyone with their hand down their trousers I think they're dirty, Chavvy bastards

MummiesNett · 24/02/2023 22:54

It’s disgusting

MummiesNett · 24/02/2023 22:55

Hedjwitch · 24/02/2023 21:17

I've never seen this. Must lead a sheltered life but never seen ds or his mates do it

You must be rich

StripyHorse · 24/02/2023 23:23

cassiatwenty · 24/02/2023 20:26

Right, and if one were to slip a bit...Oooooooops, snip, then 🚑

So they ARE checking it's still there then 🤣

IDontWantToBeAPie · 24/02/2023 23:46

It doesn't mean anything. Men have done this since the dawn of time. When asked they say it's 'comfy' or 'warm' or they needed to 'adjust'.

Wearing joggers instead of jeans or trousers means it's easier to do now in public as well as at home 🙄

Men just love touching their bits that's about it.

Spongeboob · 24/02/2023 23:55

They've got to frequently check that their willies haven't fallen off and slid down the leg of their pants. It must feel more reassuring if they do it in public.

IDontWantToBeAPie · 24/02/2023 23:58

largeprintagathachristie · 24/02/2023 22:41

This has been around a long time.
It looks ridiculous.
I think they think it looks masculine and tough. They look silly.
They’re essentially cupping their balls in public.

See also: really low slung bunched up trousers that are meant to look ‘hard’ but in fact make the wearer look like they have a full nappy.

Interestingly the nappy bum, pants halfway down your arse thing apparently does come from prisons. You're not allowed belts in there so trousers used to fall down. When out of prison hard rappers continued the tradition and it seems to have filtered down.

Not sure why loads of young lads want to be imprisoned with a bunch of other men but hey ho