Shadrack Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I've started wearing "wife beaters", a-shirts, now as underwear. My build is a lot like my grandfather who I always remembered wearing them so I thought, hey...if they were good enough for him then maybe I should try them out. I really like the way I look with them. They are like the male equivalent of a "bra" from what I can tell. If you are a little overweight, like i am, (10-20lbs) they really make a difference by distributing your fat around your waist and chest. The difference is looking chunky to looking kinda fit. If you don't wear one, maybe you should try it out ;). -shad Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
XerXis Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 wtf is a "wife beater"? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryx013 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It's an undershirt. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Frog Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I wear one as an undershirt, but ever since nearly ever. I just don't like the feeling of loose fabric on me. As to why they are referred to as wife-beaters, I don't know... I surely don't beat my gf :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I've always heard them referred to and have referred to them as "wife beaters." I think the orgin comes from a typical red-neck wife beater wearing them around as an actual shirt (not as underwear). I guess I didn't realize that the term was more local while this is more of an international board. If I say "wife beater" to anyone in this town they know I'm referring to underwear and not to actual wife beaters. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackhbob Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'll stick with normal white t-shirts, til I get too uh... chubby for one :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDarkus Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 HAHAHAHA Wife-beater. I haven't heard that word in ages. I do wear wife-beaters or vests as they are more commonly known to bed sometimes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackhbob Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Vest must be a term used overseas then, because I've never heard them called anything but wifebeaters here. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kampioen Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 hellz no Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'll stick with normal white t-shirts, til I get too uh... chubby for one :p yeah..i use to wear normal white t-shirts... i was a twig until I turned ~22... then i started growing "the other direction." crazy how that works :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonicHawk Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 :laugh: :rofl: :laugh: just hearing the word makes me laugh "Wife-Beater" :laugh: :rofl: :laugh: and no i don't Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitebread Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I really like the way I look with them. They are like the male equivalent of a "bra" from what I can tell. If you are a little overweight, like i am, (10-20lbs) they really make a difference by distributing your fat around your waist and chest. The difference is looking chunky to looking kinda fit. If you don't wear one, maybe you should try it out ;) .-shad I think I might start wearing one now..... If it can make me look less chubby :cool: ....... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I think I might start wearing one now..... If it can make me look less chubby :cool: ....... It could just all be in my head. But I swear it makes cloths look better on me. I for some reason have fat build up around my chest area..."man boobs" kinda. And it helps eliminate that very well! I do push-ups every night, but I tend to get fat in that area as oppose to my arse where I need it, heh. Our bodies are so weird. Well mine is anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toology Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I always do. "Git meh anotha beer, woman!" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog666al Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 WTF Wife Beater?!?! LOL Vest! "See my Vest, See my Vest, made from real gorilla chest" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 WTF Wife Beater?!?! LOL Vest! "See my Vest, See my Vest, made from real gorilla chest" You brits are so weird. heh...lol Here are wife beaters. Here are vests for the record. According the the American version of english, lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587851325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-d-i-d-a-S Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 in the uk "wifebeater" is another name for a can of stella artois the other being "stellaill*w*tya" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587869505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 in my pants Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587869511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1WayJonny Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I've always heard them referred to and have referred to them as "wife beaters." I think the orgin comes from a typical red-neck wife beater wearing them around as an actual shirt (not as underwear). I guess I didn't realize that the term was more local while this is more of an international board. If I say "wife beater" to anyone in this town they know I'm referring to underwear and not to actual wife beaters. 100% Correct I'll stick with normal white t-shirts, til I get too uh... chubby for one :p White T's are whats hot right now, Yea in my white T "Git meh anotha beer, woman!" LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587869519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shof Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 The correct word is Tank Top: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_top then again, look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wifebeater_%28shirt%29 :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonhead Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Isn't a belt a wife beater? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+vlsi0n Subscriber¹ Posted September 10, 2006 Subscriber¹ Share Posted September 10, 2006 Nope. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 wtf is a "wife beater"? My question indeed, found out what it is and I do not wear a vest. I prefer to wear her knickers and bra personally. If it's a kinky early night, then I am like to wear her frilly nightie. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shof Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Isn't a belt a wife beater? is it more or like a weapon Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 i sleep in a black one on occasion but dont wear them alot out no.. although i have the arms i dont exactly have the chest to suite them :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/492911-men-do-you-wear-a-wife-beater/#findComment-587870669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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