There's Sagging, and Then There's Captain Red Underpants

After 13 years in Los Angeles, I'm used to most of the over-the-top ridiculousness happening over on the trendy section of Melrose Avenue. Fortunately my sons aren't so jaded. They're still talking about this Captain Underpants duo that they saw on Saturday afternoon, particularly, the red rear-end fellow on the right.

Red Drawls is strolling along like it's normal to have your behind hanging out--obviously, he thinks he looks cool and hip. But Mr. T, Mr. O, and their friend Mr. H just about fell out on the sidewalk as he passed us.

"Gross! Look at his BOOTY!!"

"Eww, his BUTT is showing."

"That's disgusting! Why doesn't he pull up his shorts?"

But when they began chanting "Santa Claus underpants"--because, as Mr. T pointed out, "He has on Christmas colors"--over and over again, I knew I had to snap a photo with my phone.

Sure, this guy provided a few minutes of comedy, but really, is this necessary? Why even put on the shorts? Just wear the underwear out in public if it's like that--and then tell everyone you're making the ultimate fashion statement.

Sigh. I really wonder how long it will be before the whole sagging thing falls out of fashion. I hope that day arrives sooner rather than later because seriously fellas, having your butt hanging out like this is not a good look.