Fat Blokes Trousers

[shortyshort]

Why do some fat blokes wear their trousers round their belly? (like Humpty Dumpty). 

And others wear them lower and have their belly flopping over the top. 

What are the pros and cons of the two methods of trouser wearing. 

[ahinton]

Why do some fat blokes wear their trousers round their belly? (like Humpty Dumpty). 

And others wear them lower and have their belly flopping over the top. 

What are the pros and cons of the two methods of trouser wearing. 

I really have no idea in either case but I am nevertheless minded to ask that "if God really exists, then why haven't you got more trousers?"

Best,

Alistair

[shortyshort]

I really have no idea in either case but I am nevertheless minded to ask that "if God really exists, then why haven't you got more trousers?"

Best,

Alistair

But I have no desire for more trousers. 

This is not about quantity. 
It's a question about fashion. 

[ahinton]

But I have no desire for more trousers. 

Not even shortyshort ones? OK, then...

This is not about quantity. 
It's a question about fashion. 

Is it? You have contrasted "fat blokes" who "wear their trousers round their belly? (like Humpty Dumpty) with "others" who "wear them lower and have their belly flopping over the top"; if that's part of a question that is "about fashion", I'm amazed, since it seems light years away from anything remotely connected with the catwalks of Milan, Paris, London and New York...

Best,

Alistair

[shortyshort]

I'm amazed, since it seems light years away from anything remotely connected with the catwalks of Milan, Paris, London and New York...

You can see lots of examples in most places. 

If you go to america there are millions. 

[shortyshort]

P.S. Fashion is not about stick-insects wearing some junkies creations.

[ahinton]

P.S. Fashion is not about stick-insects wearing some junkies creations.

There's undoubtedly a valid argument that it oughtn't to be so, but if indeed it isn't that, then what is it? (and, whilst there should be an apostrophe between "junkie" and "s", I seem to have failed to commit a single typo in this post, for which I apologise)...

Best,

Alistair

[shortyshort]

There's undoubtedly a valid argument that it oughtn't to be so, but if indeed it isn't that, then what is it?

I've been told that it is what everybody is wearing. 

(and, whilst there should be an apostrophe between "junkie" and "s", I seem to have failed to commit a single typo in this post, for which I apologise)...

You will. 

[ahinton]

I've been told that it is what everybody is wearing. 

But not everyone is a "fat bloke" in the first place; even I, who could admittedly do with losing a kilo or three, do not fit into that category although I do fit easily into my trousers without (mercifully) having to wear them either "round (my) belly...(like Humpty Dumpty) or "lower and (having my) belly flopping over the top" (perish the thought in either case) - so I think that your source may be deceiving you...

You will. 

"I will" what?...

Best,

Alistair

[shortyshort]

"I will" what?...

Get fat and make a typo

[shortyshort]

I think the input of a certain "Gent" is required for a full answer to my original question. 

Or any others who may know. 

[thalbergmad]

Possibly being said fat bloke, i personally use the over hang method.

Using "humpty" style requires a longer belt and is more prone to slip.

Thal

[shortyshort]

Using "humpty" style requires a longer belt and is more prone to slip.

Thinking about it  , "humpties" or "humptys" (You can deal with that one hinty), always wear braces.

[ahinton]

Get fat and make a typo

Hopefully neither...

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

Possibly being said fat bloke,

Whatever gave you that idea?

i personally use the over hang method.

Then maybe you could consider consuming a little less beer in order that this might result in your being less "hung over" in two senses...

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

Thinking about it  , "humpties" or "humptys" (You can deal with that one hinty), always wear braces.

Or even "bracies", mayhap; nah, let's leave that kind of thing to Sir Humphrey...

Best,

Alistair

[gilad]

Lol. Most quality thread here in a long time. haha.

[ahinton]

Lol. Most quality thread here in a long time. haha.

But shouldn't there be an apostrophe either between "bloke" and "s" or after the said "s" in its title?...

Best,

Alistair

[shortyshort]

But shouldn't there be an apostrophe either between "bloke" and "s" or after the said "s" in its title?...

What's up Hinty, don't you know then? 

Anyway, away from your childishness, have you anything to contribute to the thread. 

If not, go and pick at someones elses thread, and leave mine alone. 

[ronde_des_sylphes]

But shouldn't there be an apostrophe either between "bloke" and "s" or after the said "s" in its title?...

Best,

Alistair

I see I won my mental bet that this thread would not survive without a comment on the missing apostrophe in the title. How .. predictable.

[shortyshort]

I see I won my mental bet that this thread would not survive without a comment on the missing apostrophe in the title. How .. predictable.

lol.
How does he know whether I left it there for him to find? 

I must admit I was lucky to have lasted a few posts before my ridicule began. 

[zheer]

  Am no fashion expert,but the best thing to do if one has a large belly is to wear a T shirt or shirt or jumper hanging-out and over the trouser belt. As a bonus one could also wear long jacket,this will give the illusion of thiness.However since being thin is within everones grasp,it does puzzle me why so many  people are so over weight.
   

[ahinton]

What's up Hinty, don't you know then? 

Well, of course I do, but I wasn't addressing myself - I was addressing you.

Anyway, away from your childishness, have you anything to contribute to the thread. 

The childishness now seems to be entirely yours and the contributions that I have made to this thread are already there to be read...

If not, go and pick at someones elses thread, and leave mine alone. 

Oh, so this thread is "yours", is it? I realise that you initiated it, of course, but I would have assumed that you'd expect others to contribute to it without being so proprietorial about it as you seem now to be.

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

I see I won my mental bet that this thread would not survive without a comment on the missing apostrophe in the title. How .. predictable.

What might have been somewhat less predictable, however, is the sheer number of posts that were submitted before this was even mentioned; ah, well - who cares? Credit where credit's due (current crunches notwithstanding); at least there weren't any "trouser's"...

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

lol.
How does he know whether I left it there for him to find? 

Who cares who knows whether you "left it there" (or, more properly, omitted it) for anyone to "find"? - after all, it didn't exactly take a whole lot of "finding"...

I must admit I was lucky to have lasted a few posts before my ridicule began. 

Luck played no part in it; nor does ridicule (it's not even worth that), unless you are now ridiculing yourself...

Best,

Alistair

[wishful thinker]

I thought shortyshort had been banned? 

Can't imagine why though....

[ahinton]

I thought shortyshort had been banned? 

I'm not aware that he has; he last posted only two days ago and his name remains in the members list.

Best,

Alistair

[wishful thinker]

well, I haven't been around for a while, but there was definitely a post about how he was banned before (and came back as Brother Cadfael, and then announced he was leaving all together)

Best

Emily

[ahinton]

well, I haven't been around for a while, but there was definitely a post about how he was banned before (and came back as Brother Cadfael, and then announced he was leaving all together)

Yes, I do have some hazy recollection of some such thing but had not heard that he is actually banned as such at the present time and, indeed, his name in the membership list would appear to suggest that he remains a member.

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

there was definitely a post about how he was banned before (and came back as Brother Cadfael, and then announced he was leaving all together)

He's still posting tonight, so you may assume that he has not been "banned"...

Best,

Alistair