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cgalloway83 Jan 16th, 2009 12:52 PM

Men in Thongs
 
Can men wear thong style swimsuits anywhere on the island of St. Thomas, Aruba, Dominica, Bonaire, or Grenada?

schmerl Jan 16th, 2009 12:52 PM

Only if they have a fantastic body!!!

KVR Jan 16th, 2009 03:06 PM

I've only seen men in thong bathing suits in Jamaica. It was not a pretty sight.

bellaboo Jan 16th, 2009 04:15 PM

Please no, lol! Women either.....

As a side note personally, I don't get it....I find it very uncompfy, like a "perma-wedgy", LOL!!!!

SAnParis2 Jan 16th, 2009 04:45 PM

Why, would they want to ??

SAnParis2 Jan 16th, 2009 04:46 PM

Less than 1% of the population should even be allowed to consider the thought of wearing such a device.

sandyjoy Jan 17th, 2009 03:23 PM

I would say not even if they have a fantastic body. Yuck.

girlonthego Jan 17th, 2009 05:47 PM

I like the idea of leaving a little to the imagination.....



poss Jan 18th, 2009 05:53 AM

Yeh, and who wants to know a guy's religion straight-away?

Scubagirl Jan 18th, 2009 07:36 AM

If you don't mind snickers and finger pointing.. go for it.


janiekins Jan 18th, 2009 08:19 AM

I would laugh my butt off if I ever saw a man wearing a thong!!!

Disgusting!!!

eurotraveller Jan 18th, 2009 09:29 AM

Banana hammocks are best worn in the privacy of one's home. I find them repulsive, even on a stud muffin!

silver5 Jan 18th, 2009 12:23 PM

If you want to go to an island were thongs on men are common, visit Orient Beach, St. Martin. By the way, not my style.

Reisender Jan 19th, 2009 11:42 AM

When in Mexico last December we were walking down the beach when a large (and I mean large) man stood up from his blanket and walked toward the water. He was proudly wearing an orange banana pouch string type thing and oh dear lord it was gross - huge belly, massive butt cheeks around the string and that orange pouch.

The horror!

Anguillagirl Jan 20th, 2009 07:55 AM

I am laughing my butt off at this post. I find thongs completely repulsive.

evcobe Jan 22nd, 2009 08:19 AM

This post is hysterical!!! Love the comments!! I have never seen a guy wear a thong and don't want to. Who wants to see hairy butt cheeks?!

murffdog Jan 24th, 2009 04:36 AM

Now what does cgalloway say? I must admit, I don't think I could drink enough to wear one, so embarrassing.

ScottB Jan 24th, 2009 06:05 AM

My guess is that the (majority) of us would rather NOT have to witness some dude sporting the "Grape Smugglers" while we are on vacation. Maybe it's more accepted in Europe, but it doesn't seem to fit in too well on most caribbean islands. Thanks, but no thanks on the hairy butt cracks!! ;-)

CarolD1 Mar 27th, 2009 06:43 AM

I think CG wanted to know if it was ok for men to wear thongs, and not what any member's particular prejudices might be. My experience is that while very unusual, it is certainly ok and you won't run afoul of any law or get into any trouble. I always wear a thong in the Caribbean, but I know we gals have an unfair advantage in this category; we can do most anything we want without the rash of juvenile comments men have to put up with.

So, go for it, CG. Be forewarned that you will probably experience rudeness, but I applaud your self confidence and courage. Anyone who is offended always has the right to NOT look, rather than complain (novel thought, I know).


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