Ken, Union Suit Fan


This from Emma of Salem, Oregon:

"Chris, did you know that Barbie's boy friend, Ken, wears long underwear under his fashionable clothes? He's just an old-fashioned, cold natured boy like you. And he too prefers red union suits:"

No, Emma, I didn't know Ken wore long johns. Since I have only boys and no girls, I know little about dolls. I'd never given any thought as to Ken's underwear. And I sure didn't know he wore Union Suits. Thanks for enlightening me!

Charlie, Union Suit Fan, Goes Underwearing!

With the warm (and for many of you hot) days of summer upon us, a reminder of the cold days we just left behind. 

After a full day of snowboarding in the great Rocky Mountains, Charlie lounged around the ski lodge one evening in his Union Suit, rather bored. So, after a hearty supper, this teenager decided to go "underwearing."

Charlie in Red Long Underwear
dons his Escanaba Cap and
Laces up his Snow Boots

Escanaba Cap - Check
Goggles - Check
Thermal Socks - Check
Boots - Check
Mittens - Check
Union Suit - Check
Ready to Go!

Brrr -  Nighttime has Fallen
and the Temperature is 3 Degrees
Perfect for Long Underwearing!

And Off He Goes for a Night of Sledding
in His Union Suit !

Underwearing is the act of running around outside in public in one's Underwear: boxers, jockey shorts, long johns, etc. I was unaware of this "sport" of sorts until recently. My young acquaintances must wonder what rock I climbed out from under. 

Now I had heard that in the 1970's mostly college boys went streaking sans clothes, even ditching their Underwear! They would typically pull on their socks and shoes and place a stocking cap over their faces... preferably one that had holes for the eyes and nose. Then these adventurous boys would run buck naked through campus with abandon, many times chased by the campus cops! If you remember streaking then you probably haven't heard about underwearing!

Besides streaking I have also heard of National Underwear Day which is observed annually on August 5th. This is when mostly New Yorkers and San Franciscans run around the streets and ride subways or trolleys without their pants.

 

You Can't Make This Stuff Up ! 

But "Underwearing?" That's a new one on me. I suppose many of the guys in this blog shown outdoors in their Union Suits would be considered having gone Underwearing. 

As they say "Live and Learn!" ...Chris

Just received this note from Torrie of Flagstaff, AZ along with a photo she took of her boyfriend, Jeff.

"Hi Chris, I snapped this picture of my boyfriend, Jeff while he was answering the call one morning. Hopefully, it is not inappropriate for your blog. We were camping north of Flagstaff, Arizona near Humphreys Peak. 

Jeff has been wearing onesies since he was a little boy. Like you, he likes the red ones. If you post this, Jeff will just die of embarrassment! Hee hee!

We both love your blog and have shared it with other friends who think it is a riot! ....Torrie"

Torrie: Great hearing from you. I have traveled to the mountains north of Flagstaff a couple of times camping. And, must admit hearing the call myself. I don't consider this photo inappropriate and I bet neither do the followers of this post. Any guy who has camped in the Great Outdoors has found himself needing to go after waking up in the morning. 

Now, unless Jeff has footies in those long johns of his, I would not consider him wearing a "onesie" but rather just a good ole union suit. Toddlers wear onesies, real men wear Union Suits! (Just kidding, Torrie, you can call Jeff's long underwear anything you like!)


At any rate I really appreciate you emailing this in. I am just thankful Jeff has that rear hatch buttoned! And, hope he doesn't die after seeing himself in this posting!


Thanks, Torrie, for your note and photo. And thanks to both of you for being Union Suit Fan fans....Chris

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Added May 22, 2018: Well, it didn't take long for Jeff to respond to Torrie's post.

Hi Chris, Torrie just showed me that I'm on your blog. Pretty embarrassing to be taking a leak and in my long johns yet. At least you can't see my face or other front stuff. Your seeing my best side. I won't die though as I really like your blog and kinda cool that I am on it. I heard her taking this pic the other morning but didn't know until today that she sent to you. It's on her facebook too. Boy, am I catching hell from our friends. 

You are correct, I wear union suits not onesies - no footies, I'm wearing socks. I'm goin to try to get a pic of Torrie wearing her thermals with the snowflakes to send. Thanks for your blog, its fun. ...Jeff

Hey Jeff, you're a good sport. I know you didn't know beforehand but it's great having you in a posting. You and Torrie take care and continue to keep your great senses of humor. Send more union suit photos any time....Chris
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Added May 26, 2018:
Jacob of Tulsa, Oklahoma emailed:

"Chris, the photo of Jeff answering the call in his long johns served up a recollection I had of your posting with the kid standing on the railroad tracks in his union suit and with a crown on his head. The way he is looking down and holding his left arm appears he may be answering the call of nature as well. Am I correct?" 

Hmmm. Not sure, Jacob. Hadn't thought of that. Let's take another look:

Ha! You could be right. He is concentrating on the ground in front of him. When you gotta go, you gotta go...Chris

Check out my posting of September 11, 2017, "Dave Enjoying the Great Outdoors" which features other fellas out in the wilderness in their Long Underwear. 

Ole Sam, Union Suit Fan, still keeping the Snow at bay in Northern Lower Michigan!

Climbed Aboard with Socks Tucked and the Flap of His Union Suit Modestly Buttoned!

What Do You Wear to Bed?

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Now just what is he implying about us rubes who wear our Union Suits to bed?!  I'm just more comfortable in my Unions, dang it! Besides, during the summer months here in the northern Rockies, I sleep with the windows open with night time temperatures dipping down into the mid forties to low fifties....Chris