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MineralMan

(151,531 posts) Wed Sep 9, 2020, 12:30 PM Sep 2020

In response to all of the boring political news, I hereby announce: [View all]

My big news for the day:

I have 12 brand new Fruit of the Loom "fashion briefs" in the washing machine. When they are dry, I'll be throwing out all of my old ones.

That's how exciting my life is right now, so I thought I'd share my glee. Aren't you glad you read this?

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In response to all of the boring political news, I hereby announce: [View all] MineralMan Sep 2020 OP

that's funny RussBLib Sep 2020 #1

that's a bfd.... dhill926 Sep 2020 #2

Not a BVD, though. MineralMan Sep 2020 #10

No Chinese curse for you! Laelth Sep 2020 #3

I wish I could afford to do that RainCaster Sep 2020 #4

Twelve? Did you get a deal? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #5

The "fashion" aspect would have to be explained by Fruit of the Loom. dchill Sep 2020 #9

Well, I got free shipping from my wife's Prime account. MineralMan Sep 2020 #12

Your kitteh knows a comfy spot when she sees one. My kit is currently alternating between my niyad Sep 2020 #44

So I can't get rid of the couch? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #45

Sorry. You cannot get rid of the couch since she has decided that it is hers. Perhaps you can niyad Sep 2020 #56

Haha. Funny secondwind Sep 2020 #6

Equilibrium survives. dchill Sep 2020 #7

Well, that's more excitement than I've had in a while. Freedomofspeech Sep 2020 #8

I'm so glad to hear you've moved up in the world. calguy Sep 2020 #11

"Fashion" underwear... CurtEastPoint Sep 2020 #13

LOL. Styling! MineralMan Sep 2020 #15

I know that 12 pairs sounds extravagant, but... MineralMan Sep 2020 #14

I do the same w/undershirts. Wear'em, wear'em out, tear'em, make rags and get NEWBIES! CurtEastPoint Sep 2020 #16

Or, if you're Trump, you rely on DEPEND. MineralMan Sep 2020 #24

Ha, you should have a lottery for us to bet on which pair of underwear (from 1 to 12) dries out ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2020 #17

Well, I washed them with the towels, so they got a double MineralMan Sep 2020 #20

Don't throw old ones out until you know the new ones don't keep shrinking wash after wash. Hoyt Sep 2020 #18

I checked them. They're fine. MineralMan Sep 2020 #22

I have never had a pair of briefs shrink. The opposite happens in that Blue_true Sep 2020 #55

Do you shop at Bulk Underpants Outlet too? Initech Sep 2020 #19

LOL! That's funny! MineralMan Sep 2020 #21

This is a Great Day! Iggo Sep 2020 #23

Can't beat it! MineralMan Sep 2020 #25

I had to pull the frost covers off the garden this morning... 2naSalit Sep 2020 #26

Wow! You must be totally energized now! MineralMan Sep 2020 #29

Absolutely! 2naSalit Sep 2020 #30

Sometimes boring is spelled: s u r v i v a l delisen Sep 2020 #27

Pictures please! Bayard Sep 2020 #28

Not on your life! At least not while I'm wearing them. MineralMan Sep 2020 #31

Is that you on the right? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #47

Uh, no. Maybe 50 years ago... MineralMan Sep 2020 #48

A little Photoshopping could make it so... The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #51

I have a full length mirror in the bathroom. MineralMan Sep 2020 #52

Actually, yes I am. It is good to know that some parts of life are still normal. niyad Sep 2020 #32

Thanks, niyad. MineralMan Sep 2020 #33

Did the same last month, though my new ones are Gildan. Very pleased with them. Midnight Writer Sep 2020 #34

I have some Gildan T-shirts, but the material is too thin MineralMan Sep 2020 #35

i bought myself 2 doz pr of cotton/wool socks a while back. ihas2stinkyfeet Sep 2020 #36

Well, I'm the laundry maid around here. MineralMan Sep 2020 #37

yeah, my daily wear socks are white tube socks. ihas2stinkyfeet Sep 2020 #38

This post is useless without pictures. nolabear Sep 2020 #39

See post 31. niyad Sep 2020 #49

Don't go with the Ted Cruz brand Yavin4 Sep 2020 #40

A moment to return to the ordinary, with a little chuckle, is appreciated. crickets Sep 2020 #41

Fascinating LanternWaste Sep 2020 #42

Yeah, I thought so... MineralMan Sep 2020 #43

Twelve? EarthFirst Sep 2020 #46

Wow. I do the same thing with underwear. I am replacing my set tomorrow after thinking about Blue_true Sep 2020 #50

Yay! MineralMan Sep 2020 #53

I guess great minds think alike. Blue_true Sep 2020 #57

ROFL malaise Sep 2020 #54