okay, there has been an ongoing argument since michael and i have known each other. now, it's your turn to put in your two sense.
now, to make this vote fair, i must explain the reason it all began. here goes:
as you well know, michael's family lives in south africa and new zealand. he has traveled outside the united states many times, making access to i.d.'s and passports pretty important. to make sure he always knows where his important paperwork is located and is within reach, he...wears a fanny pack.
yes, a fanny pack.
now, in march michael and i will make our first international trip together. we'll be headed to new zealand for my sister-in-law's wedding. for the trip, i've suggested a man bag. you know, the across-the-chest-over-the shoulder type. i explained that i'm just looking out for him. i don't want him to be made fun of by old people. :)
so, can you weigh in? when i asked if i should post a poll on my blog, he said that if it were posted fairly and i explained what the fanny pack purpose was, he would read and....and listen. so, friends...speak. comment and be honest. this could save a marriage from a lifetime of argument on this particular subject. and if i'm wrong, and you say the fanny pack is in fact, ahem, cool to wear...i will listen too...i guess. oh, you can also let us know if you have any other suggestions.
thanks in advance for your time in this matter. :)
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3 months ago
14 comments:
Oh dear...
Ummm....How should I say this...
I'm sorry Michael.....
But....
I have to say a big fat "NO" to the fanny pack. I must say though that Alex has "man bag," where he holds his laptop and such. It is very sexy!
MAN BAG! That's my vote! :0)
Agreed. Even my mom won't wear a fanny pack.
oh, sigh. michael, michael, michael. a fanny pack is just terrible. i love you. but a fanny pack is terrible. get a man back. or a backpack, even. make kylah carry your stuff! but no, no fanny pack.
um, i mean "man bag." that was not any sort of shot at your back or its manliness. i apologize.
Well I understand the fanny pack michael. It keeps those important documents that you could not get back home without, very close to your body so nobody could get it...but I suggest if you must keep it close to your heart, get one of those that actually straps inside your clothes against your chest and get the "man bag" for coolness and sexiness. Now...you both win! Marme knows best!
Oddly enough, I've read quite a few articles about international travel, and the #1 rule they always give is NEVER WEAR A FANNY PACK. They instantly mark you as a tourist and they're easy to steal without you noticing. Sorry, Michael.
Michael as much as I love you, I'm not sure a fanny pack is for you. You are soooooo manly! Fanny sounds as though it should be wrapped around your buns, butt...you certainly need a "man bag"! I'm with Marme - carry it close to your heart! Maybe a star studded one - do they come in designs? We will NEED A PICTURE after this is purchased!
Well, I'm with Marme on the little thing no one can see that is strapped to his chest. I have strong opinions on most things, and this is no exception.
Anyway, I consulted my favorite website, and am posting a blog post from it regarding fanny packs. Maybe it will help.
http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2008/08/384-mission-trip-leader-fanny-pack.html
Michael, I don't claim to know you very well. I think I've only had one conversation with you. But you're a hip, good looking, and interesting kinda guy. This will totally shatter that image, possibly even lower your image standards to include a mullet or a perm, stone-washed highwater jeans, or even flip-flops with socks. God Forbid!!
I'm against the manbag, too, unless it contains a laptop. Just FYI.
#1-Michael, do not under any circumstances give your stuff to Kylah to put in her purse. I have specifically reduced the size of my purse so that there is "just not room" for the MANY things Dan suggests I carry for him.
#2-A little extreme, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit watching this show, but the other night on Beautiful People, one guy carried a "murse"...a pre-packed shoulder bag full of necessities in case of emergency. I like the name man bag or shoulder bag better. "Murse" just isn't right.
#3-The man bag is sexy when carried correctly. ;)
#4-Don't look at this change as giving something up your wife isn't fond of. Rather, think of this as increasing your relevance as a seasoned traveler.
No fanny pack! A man bag is cooler, sexier and you can put more in it!
Michael- Please don't do it!
The bag DeLana is talking about is a money belt and alot of people wear them in Vegas and you put your shirt over it and no one knows it is even there. Thus eliminating the tourist look. Aaron carries a one shoulder back pack and it holds laptop, documents and magazines to read on the plane. I am actually not a fan of the man bag but it would be better than a fanny pack.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
Michael, as others have suggested, I also suggest either the under-clothes money belt, or a laptop bag or backpack. However, a man purse is strictly not allowed according to ManCode Page 2, Sec. 3, Rule #1. Also, as of 2003, according to Page 4, Sec. 4, Amendment 1, fanny packs are also no longer allowed for men under the age of 60, so sorry there, too. I personally love my laptop backpack and you can buy locks for the zippers on most backpacks.
Michael, I would wear a fanny pack before a sported a "man bag." Call it what you want its a PURSE!!! Men don't wear purses and rename them just to save their pride. As far as the fanny pack goes, I mean it is a little
1980ish but its better than a purse. I guess if I had my say, I definetly go for one of the money belts or a backpack but I will never be able to look at you the same again (a manly fishing -golfing guy) if you wear a purse.
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