Category Archives: Underwear
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Ben Cohen’s Underwear Video
Because he’s even better in motion. One day soon I’ll do a serious Ben Cohen write-up, on all the amazing work he and his StandUp Foundation do to combat bullying. Today, however, I’m too tired to do anything but watch him get dirty, work up a sweat, and take off his clothes for a calendar shoot.
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2012
A Political Party in my Pants
The only thing I’m endorsing in this photo is Hugo Boss underwear. Purple plaid will always get my vote.
PS – If you don’t vote, you’re going to get a spanky. [Cut.]
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September
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2012
Prickly Poser
I’d apologize for another porny post to promote The Pictures page, but that’s not my style. Plus, it seems to be pissing some people off, so… Bonus! (Wait until you see tomorrow’s posts…) I’ve been feeling a little prickly of late, and not in the mood for confidences. In honor of that, a visual to prick your interest.
This was taken on one of our October excursions to Maine, when the seed pods of all those plants that flowered throughout the summer come into prominence. Vessels of future life, they hold the promise of another summer – a promise we will cling to when the winds of winter kick up and the snows of the season begin to arrive. Â
If that doesn’t work, there’s always the option of cracking open the world and the whiskey to get through the day. And a night like this.
“Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.†~ Haruki Murakami
“Some of us look for the way in opium and some in God, some of us in whisky and some of us in love. It is all the same way and it leads nowhither.†~ W. Somerset Maugham
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September
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September
2012
What Are You Looking At?
Picture pages, picture pages, lots of fun with picture pages, lots of fun with crayons and pencils… As you hopefully will have noticed if you’ve been following the trajectory of construction on this website, we’ve finally gotten The Pictures portal up and active, so I invite you to have a look-see. It was a 1:30 AM night that involved some gin and some beer and some very dear friends which is why the time flew by. Many thanks to Sherri and Webmaster Skip for their hospitality and help.
 Speaking of Webmaster Skip, he’s got a new site for his services at iwonderhowmuch.com, so if you’re looking for someone to transform your mediocre site into something fabulous, something exciting,  something to set you apart from the crowd, give him a whirl. Not only does he have a knack for knocking out amazing stuff, he’s also hugely fun to work with. (How many midnight hot dog runs has your Webmaster made with you?) All joking aside, he’s the reason this site has come so far in such a short time. It’s sometimes risky working with friends, but Skip has always been professional in dealing with my demands. And God knows, I can be demanding.
There is still some work to be done on this site (so I ask you to stay tuned in the coming weeks and months while we get it into pristine shape for our tenth anniversary next year), but if you think back to the antiquated shambles this place was just a few short weeks ago, the progress is astounding. For all of it, I have to give the credit to Skip. When I was unsure about something, or doubted which way to turn, he always offered the most perfect and elegant solution, and when I needed someone to focus things and remind me of what was important, he was the sounding board to keep us on track. Sometimes it helps to have a straight guy for the queer eye. And regarding that queer eye, I offer the photos you see here, and many, many more now up at The Pictures.
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2012
The Briefs, Bulge & VPL of Ben Cohen
Not only is Ben Cohen beautiful and confident in the underwear department, he also has a tremendous heart, as evidenced by his StandUp Foundation. Check it out HERE, and pick up some of his underwear if you are so inclined.
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Ben Cohen’s Enormous Hose
Ben Cohen in various states of underwear will be featured in the next day of posts, so stick around, or come back often.
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August
2012
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2012
Birthday Briefs
Sometimes, even on your birthday, the only kiss you can count on is your own. (The world’s tiniest violin is croaking out a ‘Happy Birthday’ song somewhere for this maudlin moment.) Now that that’s passed, let’s party. With dinner at one of my favorite restaurants (Sibling Rivalry) and an Oscar Wilde-themed play (‘Gross Indecency’) I am bound to enjoy this birthday in Boston.
 
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August
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August
2012
Thom Evans, in Various states of Underwear
A lot of times I get requests to post salacious pics of shirtless men, some of whom I don’t find attractive in the least. This is not one of those times.
Ladies & gentlemen, I give you Thom Evans. No idea who he is, nor an inkling do I care.
And with a body like that, I don’t even care what he wears.
Remind me to stop eating the carbs. Actually, remind me to stop eating altogether.
He even makes man spanx look good.
All of the images by photographer Daniel Jaems, from F.Tape Fashion.
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August
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2012
The Evolution of David Beckham’s Bulge
Despite our in-flux status, or perhaps because of it, this seems as good a time as any to examine the evolution of David Beckham and his briefs-encapsulated bulge. God knows we could use the hits… The featured image above is the first time many of us got a glimpse of Becks and his balls, and it remains iconic. Compare that to the one below, in which he appeared with his wife, Victoria (who will always be known as Posh in my book). As much as I love her, I’ve cropped much of her out.
A few years pass before his latest venture, his own line of underwear for H&M. As disappointing as their first offering was (fabric and fit was all wrong), I may have to give it another go, even with the unfortunate mustache that accompanies the new promo images. The Power of Beckham in Briefs. It’s very real.
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August
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2012
Zac Efron’s Wet Tighty Whities
From Mr. Efron’s next movie, something about a Paper Boy. Zac Efron in underwear AND Nicole Kidman? I may be sold…
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February
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February
2012
The Bulging Briefs of David Beckham
It may be blasphemy to say this, but is it really all that? Here is David Beckham in his tightey-whitey briefs – a product of his current Bodywear line for H&M. I managed to snag a few specimens last time I was at the mall (there wasn’t exactly a line or shortage for Mr. Beckham’s underwear in upstate New York), and my first impressions were not anything to blog about – at least not in any glowing-review sort of way.
The fit and design were flat, as if someone had simply taken two pieces of fabric shaped like briefs and trunks and simply sewed them together. There was no room for contours, no consideration for bulges or packages, and that’s the death-knell for a decent pair of underwear.
The trunks ride up on the thighs, which, if you don’t mind it, is not the worst thing in the world, but what’s the point of trunks if they’re just going to slide themselves into briefs? The briefs were better suited at staying put, but only because the fit was so tight.
Even the logo bothers me, with its Tom-Ford-wanna-be font, pierced through with an off-centered hole-punch to signify his football glory. It feels like a concept that fell slightly short of its goal, not quite abstract enough to arouse interest, but obscure to the point of annoyance.
If this is what I have to put up with to get into Beckham’s drawers, then I’m perfectly content with keeping them closed.
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February
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February
2012
Day of Departure
There’s no sadder morning than the last day of a vacation or trip. It’s part of the reason I book a morning return flight or train trip, or trudge to my car before the sun rises – the quicker it’s over, the better. Sometimes I’ve even left Boston at midnight, just to avoid the next sorrowful morning.
I know it’s just time games and mental tricks, but I don’t like saying good-bye, and that last day always seems like one prolonged farewell until I get home again. Who wants that feeling to last?
Yet over the years I’ve learned to slow down a bit, take in those final morning moments, even delay a departure to make the most of the day. It still weighs inevitably on my mind, but I’m coming around to a more leisurely approach to leaving. Sometimes, those last precious moments are the most memorable part of a trip – an early brunch, a morning stroll along the beach, or just another round of the snooze button – made more-so by their suddenly-fleeting nature.
Some people, myself often included, are happiest when in-flux, when we’re going or coming, en route and on the way. For us, the journey is the destination, and every minute spent waiting for a flight or dozing on the train is one of blessed relief from the usual drudgery of non-motion .
If I had to travel for my job, I might feel differently.
For now, the thrill remains, and the last morning will be met with both sadness and a smile.
