November 2nd, 2004
Today I declare war upon granny panties.
Words cannot describe how tired I am of seeing panty lines… There’s no excuse for them these days. Why are they still selling these abominations in stores? Few things are as unflattering as full-assed underwear.
And to those of you who argue that thongs and g-strings are unomfortable… Nonsense! You’re telling me that you’d rather spend the day picking your underwear out of your ass? Start the day by securely placing a thin strip of fabric there and save yourself time and trouble.
I’m even willing to pioneer a movement for heterosexual men (because plenty of you on the other side are already on board with this) to make the switch. Don’t tell me those butt-huggers and boxers don’t ride up on you… I’ve seen you take a grab when you stand up, so don’t lie to me.
Seriously people… Espouse our friend the thong and the g-string and make the world a better place. Otherwise, this is war.
Entry Filed under: Carrie's Rants



23 Comments
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Hannes | November 3rd, 2004 at 7:12 pm
Nice new site by the way.
Is this why the logo has a girl with granny panties on riding a nuke to immenent obliteration?
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Aurora | November 3rd, 2004 at 7:36 pm
That is an adorable spacegirl space-suit… and she’s not wearing panties.
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Rotting Dead | November 4th, 2004 at 8:27 am
Hi there, stumbled onto your space from a link on the Culture Kitchen blog. Very nice layout and graphics.
Logging in from Houston,Texas. Hope to visit again and read more of your posts.
Have a great day,
CJ
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Neb | November 5th, 2004 at 4:43 pm
Hey, it’s “french cut” or “high leg” or whatever they’re calling it this week all the way for me. I have some granny pants left over from my days as a WW2 reenactor: they stay in the duffel bag.
And, yes, let’s not confuse the retro cheesecake spacesuit for underwear, for goodness sakes!
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khemystri | November 6th, 2004 at 4:53 am
This woman across the way, hangs her foul underwear on the clothesline… sometimes when wind kicks up, it rips the poles out of the ground…
*i threw up in my mouth a little*
-khemystri
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roman | November 8th, 2004 at 10:44 pm
There’s nothing wrong with men pulling their drawers out of there asses. Besides, even if we made the switch, we’d still get caught adjusting this and scratching that.
It’s part of what makes us men. Thank God some women find this neanderthal behavior endearing.
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Keith of R.Electrons | November 11th, 2004 at 2:32 pm
Some of us like looking at panty lines.
It can be fun to look at a thing sticking up above pant lines too – it looks like an invite to pull
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zee | November 12th, 2004 at 8:28 pm
you slay me!!!
naughty Keith. ;o) I love ya!
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Yam | November 13th, 2004 at 8:50 am
As I dont agree on wearing thongs everyday, I dont wear “granny pannys”. I personally like the boy cut hipsters.
As for men wearing butt floss… Ew. This isnt Europe. Would u wanna see a 300lb man wearing a thong?
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Aurora | November 13th, 2004 at 1:48 pm
I don’t want to see a 300# man’s ass… period.
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Ansgar | November 20th, 2005 at 9:40 am
Hehe, nothing to add here – Viva la thong!
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N | January 5th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
Granny panties vs. Thongs: I would also have to declare war on granny panties. Let me break it down for you folks. First of all, I can’t believe I am writing about granny panties and thongs, but after having a conversation with someone regarding this, I can’t help myself but to post to the public about my perception on this issue.
Granny panties – obviously, there’s a reason they are called this and it’s not attractive or appealing at all. Granny panties are usually for comfort when you are on your period. There are also those days you tend to feel lazy which is probably due to the prior symptoms of your menstrual period. Granny panties go along with wearing a big hooded sweatshirt or tshirt on those types of days. Last, there’s an exception to having the desire to wearing granny panties which is when you positively know that the lines of your panties will not be seen through your pants. They are usually pants with back pockets or pants made with thick material. I bet there are many ladies out there who have more than one pair of pants that don’t have back pockets. You better make sure you are not wearing granny panties that show through your pants, because a part of your ass could be bulging out from those lines because it hugs your butt so tightly or the granny panties are sagging that you can see more lines than necessary scrunched up in your pants. That is just gross.
Now, regarding thongs – Ladies, it’s not always about pleasing others or your man, but making yourself feel sexy and that’s why thongs are picked over by the majority of women in this generation. For the older generation – I suppose you can stick with the granny panties because that’s the name we created and it clearly fits the description and defines what “older generation†means. To make it easier to understand, you can compare it to a computer. People who are old fashioned rather do everything in writing than to adjust to learning about the new computerized technology. Same goes with thongs. If you never knew about it, I’m assuming it is easier for the older generation also known as the granny generation to stick to granny panties. Overall, thongs are more sexy and what woman doesn’t want to look this way for herself? What makes it even better is that you know your man would choose a woman wearing thongs over granny panties in a heart beat. Also, if you think about it, thongs are more simple. The lesser the material, the simpler it is.
As far as people saying it’s the same as having a wedgy – I agree with the post that I rather be wearing a nicely fitted thong than to pick at my parachute underwear. Just like the entry says, “You’re telling me that you’d rather spend the day picking your underwear out of your ass? Start the day by securely placing a thin strip of fabric there and save yourself time and trouble.†So go ahead, and stop by Victoria’s Secret to shop for more thongs of all different colors, prints, patterns, jewels, and laces! Maybe you can take the time to analyze your surroundings and see the true fact that young women who are confident with their body prefer the sexy thongs as opposed to the granny panties!
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ME! | January 29th, 2006 at 6:48 pm
You’re right about us boys “on the other side” bein’ on board… I’m with u all the way hon! Although… You better at least not be HUGE and/or nasty if ure gonna wear them, I dont care WHICH gender OR orientation you are!
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Beth | February 24th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
I had a real reality shock during the holiday’s. I am affiliated with a large upscale company. One of the VP’s had a party, with about 30 couple’s invited. One of the girl’s had a little to much and tripped over some furniture. Her dress went above her waist and exposed her G-string (thong). She is always well dressed and ultra-proper like me.
My husband had been talking to some of the guys and came over and sat by me. I asked him what the guy’s were talking about. He said talk to you later.. This was not like him. There was no one eaves dropping. I did not say anything until we got home.
As we were getting ready for bed, I asked him why he had not wanted to talk to me at the party. Then he opened up like I had never hear before. Here is Mr. Never critical telling me what all the guy’s are thinking.
Why do some girl’s think it is cool and chick to try and impress the other girl’s. Not one guy there tonight can stand G-strings or thongs. Women look like they belong in a Burlisque Show wearing those dirty looking things. As a guy, I don’t want to see women looking nude under their clothes, especially you. I know it is trendy, But enough is enough.
I wear all sorts of panties, even some brief’s. If I am wearing something sporty, I pick panties that are appropriate. I always wear briefs of some type under a dress or skirt.
I had no idea that my husband and so many men did not like g-strings. I guess I had always been descrete. Thank goodness. I am married to Mr. Right. Live in a beautiful home, drive a very expensive car and life is good.
So girl’s, check with your guy about g-strings, you my find they are a real turn off for him.
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Katrina | May 23rd, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Thongs are disgusting when you look at them from a health perspective. They make it easier for fecal matter to get into the urethra and vagina and cause infections. Ew.
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SheenV | May 23rd, 2006 at 12:21 pm
Ah, the panty debate. In my opinion, its all about two things: what feels good for the wearer, and what looks good to others. First and foremost, if the wearer is not comfortable in whatever style of panties one is wearing, then one won’t be as confident as one can be. That will certainly translate into not looking one’s best. Now for me, since I do check out women’s asses all the time, I like to see them wear thongs & g-strings provided they have the shape for them. The last thing I want to see is a 300 lb woman’s thong rising above her pants.
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Mike | June 3rd, 2006 at 4:22 pm
I think a lot of guys are ignorant about G-strings. Look at how we get exposed to them, probably in some porn at an early age. The system educates us to degrade the clothing and the person wearing it.
Most guys would suffer a revelation if they went and bought a good quality G-String and wore it for the day. Bet more than 50% would wear it again, and a significant percentage would switch. The thing about wearing a G is that they feel so damn good, regardless of what other people think. And in this visual age, for a man, the G accentuates his package by reducing the ‘droop’, thereby pushing things forward. It’s a great feeling, no piece of clothing has a right to feel so good, but it does!
Of course hygine is important for guys too. Most people I know change their underwear every day, so what is the problem there?
Mike
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Barbara | June 22nd, 2006 at 2:14 pm
Maybe I’m a little older than the other posters (Baby Boom generation) but I work with the public and always try to dress stylishly. We “old” people (as some keep calling us) still enjoy looking nice. I can still wear junior sizes and am not much larger than I was in high school. Although I’m just the right size my height (usually a size 4, 5, or 6), I DO have a stubborn tummy bulge that I’ve not been able to get rid of – I can thank my teenage son for that! So, the last thihg I want is to wear bikinis or thongs where the tummy, even a little bit of it, hangs out over the top of the underwear. A high cut or a french cut brief, to me, gives the smoothest look possible in that situation. It covers the “pooch” but the high cut legs look sexy. My husband approves of them.
Please, do not confuse high-cut or french cut briefs with “granny panties.” I think some have been using that term interchangeably. They are not the same. Granny panties have regular legs, usually elastic, they’re bunchy and ugly and I wouldn’t be caught dead in them! Wearing what I do, I don’t have a problem with panty lines because I usually wear dresses, suits and skirts to work, or jeans when I’m not working. Panty lines would only matter if you were wearing very light colored slacks or pants out of a thin material.
So please don’t say that everybody who wears high-cut briefs are wearing granny panties, because they are not the same!
BTW, the insinuation that everyone who does not wear thongs is not “with it” is very insulting to the rest of us. I would hazard a guess that only a small fraction of American women (under 30 or under 25) would wear them, and the rest of us have more sense.
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RJ | July 11th, 2006 at 2:01 pm
I always thought that “granny” or more appropriate”brief styled’ panties look best on a woman. The oerthere, thongs, g-string, etc leave little to the imagination. I do agree with a previous poster that some of guys still like to see a panty line now and then. And then there’s the material. It also plays an imprtant role. I say, viva the silky look. “Boy shorts”?
Just pain way to too dyky
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Drummerboy | September 5th, 2006 at 9:02 am
Ladies…
OK, let me give y’all the bottom line on VPLs from a red-blooded American, alpha-male’s view: We LOVE panty lines if they’re from bikini panties or thongs, and adorn a nice tight little butt. Granny panties are a turn off on anyone. Boy shorts are for dykes. The type of panties a woman wears speak volumes about her attitude and personality and sexuality. Sheer white pants are the ultimate turn-on.
And oh yeah – Beth’s letter is entirely fabricated, I believe. No man would denounce thongs and g-strings as she claims. I also am calling “bullshit” on her claims to wealth. I peg her as a lonely fatty who hates thongs cuz she can’t wear ‘em w/o looking ridiculous.
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Zach | December 10th, 2006 at 8:51 am
Gotta disagree with the second paragraph from previous poster on this one. My girlfriend wears thongs 90% of the time and I have actually spoken with her about wearing more french cut or whatever they are called. To me, I personally like a little bit left to the imagination. In my opinion, I have seen enough thongs and cheekage to last me a lifetime, its not such a big deal anymore.
That being said, I think that women (or men disgustingly LOL) should wear whatever is comfortable to them. Its really not all about impressing other people and I am sure most realize this. If you prefer thongs, great! If not, thats great too!
However, I will take the firm stance against granny panties… those are just lackluster.
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lyle rogers | April 11th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
i am a strait man .granny panties are the only pantie i wear.they feel and fit so good.i love to show them to all the ladies.i have had a lot of very nice thinge done with them on.panty love to all.buckey in fla.
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drummerboy | April 24th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Thongs are the best because they are more attractive then reagular panties!