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Litcrit
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Probably the same place as the idea that women are frivolous, materialistic, and vain, and carry silly, unnecessary stuff with them, such as lipstick, make up, extra shoes, a mirror, ummm, whatever? While men are practical and down-to-earth?
I canāt believe this thread exists! I only noticed it because it grew incredibly long for what Iād assumed was a practical question (asking for recommendations or whatever).
Iām European, so I guess you can write my shock off easily.
Most of these bags look like practical, normal carriers either sex could carry stuff in when they have stuff to carry.
I personally hate typically āgirlyā purses - they fall off. I prefer bags such as these, because you can put them over the other shoulder and they stay in place. If I can get away with it, I put all I need in my jacket pockets. If I leave the house for a long time and need to take a water bottle, some food, a book, etc., I carry something resembling these āman bagsā.
Btw, the phrase is silly. There are bags. Some are more geared towards women, others towards men. My language does not have different names for them.
I just donāt get it, sorry.
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shannyk
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I see men carrying bags ALL THE TIME! what is the big deal?? why is this even a conversation??
A bad is a bag is a bag. Good gravy, carry one if you need one!!
A bad is a bag is a bag. Good gravy, carry one if you need one!!
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BadTurkey
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I see women wearing shoes ALL THE TIME! what is the big deal?? why is this even a conversation??I see men carrying bags ALL THE TIME! what is the big deal?? why is this even a conversation??
A shoe is a shoe is a shoe. Good gravy, wear two if you need two!!Sorry, couldnāt resist.
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MomaMary8
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I see women wearing shoes ALL THE TIME! what is the big deal?? why is this even a conversation??
Sorry, couldnāt resist.
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Litcrit
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I see women wearing shoes ALL THE TIME! what is the big deal?? why is this even a conversation??
Sorry, couldnāt resist.
I must be having a dumb dayā¦ I donāt understand whatās funny
Yes, both men and women wear bagsā¦ and shoesā¦ and T-shirtsā¦ and jacketsā¦ Whatās the joke?
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Maeglin
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Well played!
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puzzleannie
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wear a vest, sun visor, and binoculars around your neck they either will think you are a real guideāor a birder
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PoliSciProf
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I have been carrying a STM Drifter (a discontinued smaller version of the current Drifter) for years. In it is my wallet, some change, a swiss army knife, car and house and office keys, a Photon LED mini light, my iPod Nano, my iPhone, earbuds, diabetic testing stuff, some prescription meds, a pen, some file cards, and sometimes my Kindle or a book. During the flu season, I add some hand sanitizer. I simply could not get by without my manbag. I have a larger one from L.L. Bean which has outside pockets for water bottles. For dressy occasions, I have a leather manbag I bought in Paris about ten years ago. I am considering getting a Tom Bihn cafe bag (a much better name than manbag or purse). I donāt see how anyone can get along without some sort of satchel.
Jack Bauer (of 24) carrys a messenger bag when he is one his own time. If it is good enough for Jack, it is good enough for me.
Jack Bauer (of 24) carrys a messenger bag when he is one his own time. If it is good enough for Jack, it is good enough for me.
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Magickman
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Puzzleannie wrote:
āwear a vest, sun visor, and binoculars around your neck they either will think you are a real guideāor a birder.ā
I bet she thinks my bag would go better with a skirt and high heels.
āwear a vest, sun visor, and binoculars around your neck they either will think you are a real guideāor a birder.ā
I bet she thinks my bag would go better with a skirt and high heels.
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flyingfish
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The real question is: WHAT IS IN YOUR BAG
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Magickman
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Flyingfish wrote:
āThe real question is: WHAT IS IN YOUR BAGā
Gosh. I went through that before.
Wallet, keys, checkbook, flashlight, calculator, tissues, eye drops, compass, notepad, pens, etc., etc.
Why do you ask?
āThe real question is: WHAT IS IN YOUR BAGā
Gosh. I went through that before.
Wallet, keys, checkbook, flashlight, calculator, tissues, eye drops, compass, notepad, pens, etc., etc.
Why do you ask?
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SarahR
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Okayā¦I am totally digging the first 2ā¦IMO man bags are kinda hot, yeah, I said it.
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Cajun_Girl
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#1āI suppose I like it. After all, if this guy was girly in any way, he wouldnāt be wearing a brown purse with a black jacket.
#2āActually, I think the purse is the manliest thing heās wearing.
#3āMaybe, if he gets paid by Microsoft for being a walking billboard.
My husband is completely secure in his manliness and is happy to carry my purse around (which, incidentally, matches his jacket quite well). . .However, when he saw Floās discomfiture over the āEuropean shoulder bag,ā he asked me if I would please NEVER buy him such a gift.
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Havard
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I have two bags:
This technical backpack that can be used around town when I am dressed down, or for climbing/hiking/etc, and
http://www.gearzone.com/v/vspfiles/photos/207-10506-2T.jpg
This leather briefcase, for when I am working.
http://www.bosca.com/media/images/products/823-ol-1.jpg
This technical backpack that can be used around town when I am dressed down, or for climbing/hiking/etc, and
http://www.gearzone.com/v/vspfiles/photos/207-10506-2T.jpg
This leather briefcase, for when I am working.
http://www.bosca.com/media/images/products/823-ol-1.jpg
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Phemie
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The top two are smaller versions of the bookbag I carried to school from grades 1-9. That, of course, was at a time when backpacks were still camping equipment.Okayā¦I am totally digging the first 2ā¦IMO man bags are kinda hot, yeah, I said it.
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Nec5
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Itās the end times.
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flyingfish
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Because your bag is big enough to fit more cool stuff
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JimG
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Obviously. Do not approach the pearly gates wearing a man bag.
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