I was going through old pictures the other day when I came across this set of photos from college that I had completely forgotten about. I went to college in the cold city of Binghamton, New York and for Christmas one year, my Mom bought me a hood. Not a jacket with the hood. Just a hood. I loved the winter coat I had at the time, but it didn’t have a hood. So my Mom bought me one. It’s actually quite thoughtful and practical because then you can cover your throat and ears with a single removable garment. But me and my friends did what any normal teenagers would have done when faced with a practical gift given by one of their Moms: Made fun of it mercilessly.
Teenagers are bastards, aren’t they? (Isn’t it weird that I can say “aren’t they?” but I couldn’t say “are not they?” That just wouldn’t make sense. But I can say “are they not?” Why is that? I bet it’s already a documented phenomenon called like, the “Conjunction Syndrome” or something, but I don’t know much about these things.) Anyway, I don’t think I ever wore the hood out in public. Seriously, it’s a ridiculous article of clothing. Those were great times living with Robin and Sarah though.
There is no better place to start a grammar reform movement than the internet. And ensuring that one’s contractions accurately reflect traditional word order is only sensible, is itn’t?
I may not have been the most fashion forward guy in my teens, or even now. I had an awesome black (fake) leather hat with a (fake) fur liner with ear flaps. I loved it because it kept my head and ears warm and dry on even the coldest wet winter days, and when it was warmer I could fold the ear flaps up for a less restrictive head covering. When it is really cold I still wear that hat.
Nice shower photo BTW. I think Polt will enjoy this post.
While the story is cute, I just like the shower photo. How naughty!
Oh, am liking the shower picture!
You do seem to have that dapper, man-about-town look about you. I could see you with a scarf around your neck, even in the office. We have a guy here who dresses like that and is v.cute.
Chris: I immediately thought of Polt, too, when I saw that shower photo.
Too bad the hood wasn’t purple…
I had a ridiculous talking stuffed Alf in college that I’d gotten as a gift. That was the item of mine that was made fun of incessently. And, c’mon, it was *Alf* — it totally didn’t deserve it!
TwoPi: LOL @ “is itn’t?”
Milo: I like scarves because they keep your neck warm, but I take them off as soon as I get inside. I hate how restricting they can be of your movements. I always seem to get a stiff neck whenever I wear them. If only they made some sort of hood I could wear. Oh wait…
And I definitely thought of Polt as I was scanning the shower pic. Personally, I’m glad I’ve gained the 50 or so pounds and chest hair since then, but I’ve never been one for the twink type.
My hat also endured some mockery. Once on a camping trip a guy who made fun of my hat put it in his sleeping bag and pretended to “have his way” with it. That left me feeling a bit confused. While I did’t like being made fun of, I was also a little turned on by the notion of him being intimate with my hat. It turned out that a few years latter he would help me figure out my confusion. He was amazing, and had just the right amount of chest hair.
It’s a shame it wasn’t red.
Poor moms, always with the best intentions, but always faced with ridicule.
The shower shot made me think of Polt and Joemosexual. It’s good to see you paying a little fan service. I also thought, so that is what Craig meant by his thin stage (and here I was thinking you were still in your thin stage…)
Chris: First your hat then your heart?
Sometimes I think I should wait ’til afternoon to read your comment section.
Did you send your mom the photos?
john: Not his heart — First his hat, then his
Sorry, I just couldn’t bring myself to finish that sentence.
Craig: I have one of these hoods and it has been a wonderful companion on my yearly snowmobile trips. The hood is perfect for under the helmet, keeping my head, neck and lower face warm when bombing over Raquette Lake on the snowmobile at 95 MPH. It has also been very handy for robbing the local bodegas and gas stations during the cold months…
Ummm, so is it bad I considered buying one of those hoods? They have whole kiosks in the mall here (in Ottawa) selling those hoods. All the colors of the rainbow and patterns. But when its -30, I don’t care how dorky you think I look. However my current coat has a hood so I’ve not yet been forced to purchase on.
As for the grammar, I’m not going there because I understand nothing about grammer, I just use it, hopefully fairly well.
Chris: That whole thing with the guy and the hat in the sleeping bag I find quite disturbing. It must have been a really attractive hat.
Chris: Damn, forgot to say love your PuntabuChris avatar.
“It must have been a really attractive hat.”
Funniest line *ever*.
John: He will always have a special place in my heart until it sounds it last beat and I draw my last breath.
Dave S.: Your mind is in the gutter early this morning.
I didn’t notice the shower picture. I did, however, immediately think. “What a great hat! I bet my kids would love getting something like that for Christmas. It’s so practical.”
(I also noticed that you must have had that dinosaur for a long time! He looks nice and toasty warm in that hat.)
Chris: hey! You started it!
and I added to it.
and Tam mixed it well.
and Polt will likely drop it by rounded spoonfuls onto a preheated cookie sheet.
and Joemo will probably bake them in a 350-degree oven.
I don’t know if it would get made fun of, but I totally want one of those. And not just because of the sexy model photo of the guy in the shower.
On a completely unrelated note, have you seen the new men’s undergarment that is all the rage? manhood.mb.ca
Tam: Thanks! I am glad someone noticed my shiny new avatar. It was a nice looking hat, in my opinion. How ever it had more to do with our crazy teenage hormones than the aesthetic merrits of my headwear.
Hayden: I had no idea snowmobiles were so fast!
Yay! I am finally posting before all the commenting winds down!
Dave S: Then we get yummy Puntabu-gutter-brownies!
Chris: And they’re damn tasty, too. You could also add walnuts if you wanted, but I think there’s enough nuttiness around here already.
jerekeys: I never realized my glans needed protecting…
Dave S.: I suppose it depends upon whether one’s oranges are stuffed in an ankle height sock or a mid calf height sock.
Chris: As far as I can tell, my orange doesn’t wear socks…
I’m sorry — what are talking about again…?
I think we are supposed to make fun of Craig’s “hood”, or oggle at his shower picture. Take your pick.
Dave S. : And by the time I get there, it will all be gone.
Off to work…
Chris: I have gotten up to 100 but start to freak out at that fast speed. My brother, who is crazy, likes to get up to 120 or so…One good bump at those speeds and it will be the last time to wear that hood…
Ohhhh. Cookies. I want cookies (or brownies). The nuttier the better, you can never have too many nuts.
Jere: I can’t access the manhood.
But if its from Manitoba (mb) where I’m originally from it must be way cool. Just like me. 
Mmmm I love brownies. They’re my favorite.
I too thought of Polt. Ah what a reputation : )
I would probably wear that hood if I had a black hoodless sweatshirt to match it.. .but I don’t wear ‘sweatshirts’ anyway, so never mind.
And speaking of hoods, since my haircut the other day my head has been noticeably colder. I never thought hair really had any affect on the warmth of your head… guess it does.
That was pretty ridiculous, but practical. However, the most ridiculous article of clothing is, without a doubt, the dickie.
“I can’t access the manhood.”
Hilarious! Tam, you’re on a roll!
Waaaah. Don’t make fun of me Dave. ;-p I’m still semi-incoherent from jet lag. I also suddenly realized that if I can’t access the site at work that probably means its totally pervy and maybe not so cool. Crap. I should stop posting before I REALLY get myself in trouble.
OMG, these comments. Reading later in the day is much better. But errrr, regarding the post! I would like to say that those hoods are totally IN for women. Add a little cape to it and you’ve got yourself a vrai Parisienne. I haven’t seen one on a man here yet, but since they all carry purses anyway I’m sure the hood is not so far behind. Go on, wear it work…Tell them you are a trendsetter.
Tam: I’d never make fun of you! Of course, “never” in this case meaning “always.” And the Manhood isn’t pervy, just kinda weird. Gives a whole new meaning to the words “sock puppet”.
Evolving: Of course, “Trendsetter” in this case meaning “guy in Little Red Riding Hood costume.”
Dave S.: I’ll admit, I did almost type another piece of anatomy, but went with heart as this is a family friendly place.
Kimi: I had a dickie as a kid. A white one. The faux turtleneck. That is a weird item.
(Now I wait for Dave to twist what I just said into something obscene. I’m stopping typing now, gotta run.)
Yeah, guys, play trendsetter, it’s only a question of time until the ‘crazy middle-eastern terrorist’-look is all the rage in the US. With that radical islamist president elect we have now. Be sure to wear it with a prayer-shawl and lots of eyeliner, oops I mean guyliner. But there should end the trend, because yes, look fat that bomb-vest you makes.
The manhood is just an attempt to create a problem, that cut-men didn’t know they had until they read through the page. Just like all the ‘protect-marriage’ initiatives. What, bitter, me? Noooo.
Aren’t those meant for old ladies when their silk scarfs no longer suffice?
You have to wear that on a date…..talk about a great conversation starter. Not to mention I’m sure there’s someway to work it into bedroom play…..
bow chicka bow wow.
Joemo: I’m sure there’s a way to convert it into a sort of chinese finger trap. But you know, not for fingers.
Craig: I am terrified of chinese finger traps. You just made my penis claustrophobic.
Joemo: Claustrophobic Penis — awesome band name.
Speaking of awesome band names, my former SIL was in a band named Clitoris Rex.
Kimi: That’s awesome. I made a logo for a band called Pistol Whip, but Clitoris Rex tops that.
Craig: The Chinese Penis Trap gave me a mental image I didn’t need.
John: Tell me about it. I’m having nightmares!
Wow, I’m away from a computer all day, and I get mentioned in the second comment, but couldn’t reply until now. Typical.
yeah, this post is great, photos are hilarious, I love doing stupid shit with stupid stuff. And the shower photo, enticing, but cropped a smidge too high, methinks.
HUGS…
oops, just clicked on it and saw the towel…so it was cropped appropriately, you were just overdressed. Even coming out of the shower.
With the hood protecting your identity, why wouldn’t you wanna show the naughty bits, eh?
HUGS…