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Manpacks offers automatic delivery of clean undies to helpless men
OK, bear with me on this one. No, underwear isn't something you can download. Well, maybe from vending machines in Japan, but you know what I mean... But as a man who knows how to do little things like, say, wash my own clothes and go shopping, I'm a little offended by the idea behind Manpacks.
Sign up, fork over your credit card info, and you'll never have to worry about remembering to buy replacements for your ratty, formerly-white skivvies ever again. Packs start with the minimalist socks-only plan -- three pairs every three months for $7 - and go up to the Macho Pack, which includes 3 each of underpants, undershirts, and socks.
I've used the web to subscribe to things before -- streaming audio services, Suici-- er, alternative community sites... But I'm just not sure I'm so helpless that I need to have a a server somewhere plotting to send me Hanes jockey shorts once a quarter. I don't know about the rest of you, but my grocery store has Hanes underwear -- and I'm there once a week anyway. The odd juxtaposition of food and briefs is enough to remind me I might need a new pair.
Note to "Pauline M.": if this is the kind of thing that "kinda sorta" makes you wish you were a man, you probably ought to phone a psychiatrist immediately.
Sign up, fork over your credit card info, and you'll never have to worry about remembering to buy replacements for your ratty, formerly-white skivvies ever again. Packs start with the minimalist socks-only plan -- three pairs every three months for $7 - and go up to the Macho Pack, which includes 3 each of underpants, undershirts, and socks.
I've used the web to subscribe to things before -- streaming audio services, Suici-- er, alternative community sites... But I'm just not sure I'm so helpless that I need to have a a server somewhere plotting to send me Hanes jockey shorts once a quarter. I don't know about the rest of you, but my grocery store has Hanes underwear -- and I'm there once a week anyway. The odd juxtaposition of food and briefs is enough to remind me I might need a new pair.
Note to "Pauline M.": if this is the kind of thing that "kinda sorta" makes you wish you were a man, you probably ought to phone a psychiatrist immediately.
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsEldiabloJan 16th 2010 11:36AM
A new pack every 3 months? Thats 1 pair of socks a month.
Do these people not live near a Walmart?
JoshJan 16th 2010 12:06PM
Yeah I'm with you on this one. I'm a dude, and yet somehow I manage to find clean underwear to put on every single day.
Crazy, right?
MikeJan 18th 2010 7:33AM
If you can't put a cup of soap in a washer and turn a knob to "Whites", then you're no man.
mahJan 16th 2010 1:23PM
Personally, I think this is brilliant. It solves the frog in the pot problem. For instance, if you wear undershirts everyday you get accustomed to the white as it slowly turns more dingy. Then, before you know it, you show up to work one day looking disgusting. I just don't see a downside to scheduled replacement of essentials.
valJan 16th 2010 1:26PM
sadly... i know people who might need this.
Martin-TJan 16th 2010 3:44PM
Okay, the fact that I can't edit my last post to correct it isn't fun.
The correct post: Add me to the list of people who, sadly, KNOW people who need this service desperately. I can see plenty of mom's signing up because they know that junior, now away from home, is wearing the same t-shirt over and over again.
KymJan 16th 2010 4:22PM
This is "kinda sorta" hilarious, and a bit sexist, I am sure there are women who are a bit slack with personal hygiene & washing and/or buying new underwear. Why is this seen as a stereotypically male trait?
Some people just need to sort their priorities out ;)
KenJan 16th 2010 4:53PM
Actually Kym, we considered using the same layout to offer up a female version of the manpack, but my sister convinced me that girls, typically (it seems consumer trends are a bit gender specific), are too particular about their underwear and actually *enjoy shopping* for it.
This concept strikes us as funny, and stupid, and kinda sorta practical for some people. I'm a little surprised to see the first person to review the site was offended by it!
Pauline M.Jan 16th 2010 5:52PM
Dear Lee Mathews: I am really ecstatic to hear that you are a man who does not require these services. You are awesome! However, I urge you to take an informal survey of male friends, family members, and co-workers -- ask them if they enjoy buying underwear and socks for themselves and if they actually take the time to do it on a regular basis. The truth is, a lot of guys don't. Manpacks makes it easy for guys who hate (or who forget to go) underwear shopping to not be forced to wear ratty and possibly embarrassing underoos!
So congratulations on being a dude who wears clean, non-holey unmentionables! But now other guys can be on as on top of that as you are. I'm perfectly happy being a chick (no psychiatrist needed, thx). But if I were a dude, I would totally sign up... even if I liked buying underwear myself... because the idea is that awesome.
Lee MathewsJan 16th 2010 6:26PM
Haha...no offense intended, Pauline - I assure you!
There's more than a little tongue-in-cheek going on in my post, and there's also no denying that there are plenty of men who will think this is a great idea.
It's just not for me, that's all. :)
polobunnyJan 16th 2010 7:20PM
That's all fine and dandy, but if you surveyed any males with old underwear you know that they still wear them because they're the most comfortable. Not because they forget to buy underwear or don't notice they're full of holes.
Underwear with holes are my favorites. I don't part with them until the elastic separates from the rest when pulling them up.
Rebecca Janine WiseJan 16th 2010 10:25PM
This is like the poor man's version of The Great Gatsby.
GemskiJan 17th 2010 2:26AM
Seems like a good idea, but they need to figure out a way to minimize shipping cost. I considered the socks pack until then. :P
LadronJan 17th 2010 7:16AM
I think it's a great idea. What brand are these anyways? Fruit of the Looms, Hanes or Calvin Klein?
What brand do you wear Lee? =p
NickJan 18th 2010 10:57PM
I think this is great!