When I was at swos I heard a rumor you guys wore pantyhose when in leech areas. Any truth to that?
Kevin | Homepage | 01.11.05 - 4:07 am | #

Hence the expression "going commando".
Noble Eagle | Homepage | 01.11.05 - 9:23 am | #

You know its a slow news cycle when people have to resort to writing about the military's underwear.

What an utterly stupid article...
thebronze | 01.11.05 - 9:32 am | #

Aaaagggghhhh!! TMI TMI

Just kidding, Froggy, I like learning about the SEALS down to every detail! And all news doesn't have to be about war, famine, terrorists, death......
Karen | 01.11.05 - 11:30 am | #

I agree, TMI!!

It wasn't even hearing that they don't wear undies, as much the 20 grit sandpaper and "junk!"

Very funny, though!
Adele | 01.11.05 - 3:20 pm | #

What is TMI?
Froggy | Homepage | 01.11.05 - 3:48 pm | #

Too Much Information

Apparently the lingerie preferences of the special forces are not of equal interest to everybody.
dillene | 01.11.05 - 3:55 pm | #

I confess to having wondered what's under a Scotsman's kilt, but never what's under BDUs. ROTFL!
Peg C. | 01.11.05 - 4:19 pm | #

WAAAAAAAYYYYY TMI!
Wil | 01.11.05 - 4:25 pm | #

And Peg, dear, Nothing is worn under a Scotsman's kilt - it's all in perfect working order.
Wil | 01.11.05 - 4:27 pm | #

Recently Anderson Cooper did a piece on streakers and he wondered aloud what makes people "show their bits" to other people like that.

Bits vs. Junk. Would make a good Slate article.
Adele | 01.11.05 - 4:41 pm | #

Froggy, I blame you for my inability to keep a straight face in front of my 3rd grade class this afternoon!

I'm a music teacher, and I usually have 5 minutes between classes. I snuck a peek online right before the third graders came in. They looked at me funny as I was laughing when they came in. Fortunately I was able to quickly distract them so they didn't ask why.

However, phrases from your post (especially the title!) and *ahem* images of sandpaper, etc., kept popping in my head and I would smile or giggle despite my best efforts. Then the children would ask what was so funny. No good answer for THAT one...

Yes, TMI, but very funny!
Anonymous | 01.11.05 - 5:16 pm | #

Wil - LOL! If I hadn't known already, that pic a month or 2 ago with Queen Elizabeth sitting with the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ok, so the pic is merely suggestive) would have tipped me off.

Matt had better rescue this comment thread before it totally degenerates.
Peg C. | 01.11.05 - 5:32 pm | #

Doc,
TMI is right, there are many things in life I just never wanted to know, such as whats in women's purses, and why do they go to the bathroom together, whats under Scottsmans kilts, I'll add this latest topic to my list. More paperwork-------
John B. (Magnifico55) | 01.11.05 - 6:59 pm | #

Magnifico, you mean to tell me you don't know it's so we can talk about you guys and other women?
Peg C. | 01.11.05 - 8:32 pm | #

Peg,
Thank God, I thought it might be something wierd. So what do you say about us guys? Wonder what kind of skivy's or lack of we have? You like this post don't you?? LOL!!!
John B. (Magnifico55) | 01.11.05 - 8:36 pm | #

P.S.
Before you ask, I just recently switched to boxers(wife says I look sexy) after many happy years in briefs. Many moons ago I was more daring and went without, how times change huh? Holy sh*t!! Does this mean I'm a Republican??
John B. (Magnifico55) | 01.11.05 - 8:42 pm | #

I've been reading this blog for about two weeks (and htought I enjoyed its candor before!) but have not commented yet. This is the most responses I've seen and it's all about junk! (teehee) And yes, we do talk about that, too, so you can go on feeling nervous when we leave to go to the bathroom.
Adele | 01.11.05 - 8:48 pm | #

Froggy,
Another reason we don’t wear underwear in because it is one less thing to stain and wash. Also, some of the food we ate down south can really give you the runs, plus chicks dig guys with easy access.
Julio
Julio | 01.11.05 - 9:12 pm | #

Okay, okay! Let's stop now before we all lose our trade secrets.


Adele | 01.11.05 - 9:39 pm | #

hell yeah. that makes perfect sense.

love your blog
Carson | 01.11.05 - 9:42 pm | #

I appreciated the post and found it amusing. Mark Bowden said the same thing about the Rangers in "Black Hawk Down."
Impossble Scissors | Homepage | 01.11.05 - 10:05 pm | #

Nothing wrong with a little junk under the hood!
Juliette | Homepage | 01.11.05 - 11:54 pm | #

Re:What an utterly stupid article...
thebronze
No matter how trivial new information may be it is never stupid if you learned something new. I for one did learn something new. This new info will ensure if I ever have to wear clothes for more than 2 days straight I will know what to do. Thanks Froggy
Robert E | 01.12.05 - 6:27 am | #

Magnifico, you reminded me (actually this whole thread reminded me) of Kramer "out there and lovin' it!!" on Seinfeld. Jerry and Elaine couldn't back away fast enough...LOL!
Peg C. | 01.12.05 - 4:33 pm | #

Heh. So the U.N. can force our soldiers to wear the blue beret:

http://muchwind.blogspot.com/200...r-un- beret.html

But they can't force them to wear U.N.derwear!
Phil | Homepage | 01.14.05 - 10:52 pm | #