February 12, 2005

Baggy Pants

Recently the lawmakers in the state of Virginia were considering a $50 fine on those individuals that wore their pants down low and showed more than they're supposed to show. While the bill was probably targeting teens who like to wear their jeans as close to their knees as possible, others would have been affected as well.

Violators would be around every corner. Pop stars like Britney Spears love to go low and show as much as possible. Would this change if Britney came to Virginia? Would she get a special wardrobe for concerts there? Would we actually get see her in polyester pants that went OVER her hips?

Who hasn't seen or heard of a plumber who shows a bit too much behind while crawling under a sink? What would the impact be on the local guy whose stomach prevents pulling his pants up? Would this be a beer-belly tax? Do droopy diapers count? Does a toddler's slipping pants merit a fine?

Alas, we will never know as Virginia lawmakers decided to kill the bill last week. I guess they won't be changing their motto to "The No Butt State" any time soon. Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing Britney in a muumuu.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too funny Keith! I will look forward eagerly to each posting! That would be something to see Britney in a muumuu!

Anonymous said...

How true. I sincerely don't understand the lack of...well, sense involved here. What scares me is that people pay for the extra fabric.