Seriously, would someone please tell us who or what thinks that pants on your knees, with your underwear showing, is a cool trend. Someone who practices it, please tell us what motivates this style choice?
Maybe it’s just me, but what am I missing about this trend? Why does it make me think the person wearing it doesn’t quite have the common sense to wear pants where they belong? It’s definitely not an age thing, because in my younger days it was done too. So what exactly is behind this phenomenon?
Fleece Johnson (the booty warrior) talks about how this “gangsta style” is perceived in a prison documentary. Yes, this trend originated in prison, usually because inmates were not allowed belts (due to safety concerns), causing their pants to sag. At some point, this style became a symbol among male prisoners, with specific meanings attached to it.
Considering the social dynamics involved, it’s unlikely that those adopting this style intend any particular message beyond fashion or identity. But as the booty warrior explains, to longtime inmates, this look carries certain implications and warnings.
This morning I saw a guy wearing basketball shorts sagging low, with much of his backside visible. The sight struck me as unusual. I thought to myself, someone really should let him know how that looks. Maybe snap a photo and post it on Instagram as a conversation starter. Yeah, that’s what I’d do.
So would someone please explain this style to me? Do you really think it makes a strong impression on others when someone doesn’t seem to know how to wear a pair of pants? Yes, I’ve been poking fun at this trend here because, frankly, it puzzles me. But the question is genuine. Would you please share your way of thinking with me?
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