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Manbags: Yay or Nay?

post #1 of 184
9/27/04 at 8:37pm
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Among others, what I usually lug around with me is either a standard or armour-plated (no really) Halliburton case. If I'm not carrying those or maybe even as an addition, I'll usually have a leather satchel or a computer-bag type thing.


In many situations though, said satchel or computer-bag thing is practically empty. All I usually need are my phones, organiser, keys, wallet, iPod, a couple of tins not containing mints, a tin containing mints, a couple of pens and so forth. So for practical reasons the idea of getting a Manbag has become very attractive right now.


But there are of course social issues at stake here, especially as you could never in a million years on seeing my "oh dear, he's let himself go a bit hasn't he?" profile have any illusions that I'm a 'metrosexual'. I'm not really a snappy dresser... I buy all manner of designer gear, but I have the amazing ability to make a $500 pair of trousers look like $50.


Would my 'laissez-faire' wardrobe offset the perceived gayness of a Manbag? Would you use one? If so which would you recommend?
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post #2 of 184
9/27/04 at 8:43pm
I don't know about all of you, but I can carry all of the above in my pockets. In fact, if you catch me at the right time I might be carrying:

--MZ-S1 rig w/amp and MX500's
--Palm Pilot
--Calculator
--other crap, ranging from mints as you mentioned, to cases of more minidiscs.

You could just get a small backpack or some of them backpack things you carry with the strap on your shoulder. Or you could get a real snazzy briefcase or something.
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post #3 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:01pm
I have to be honest, I saw the thread title and had a completely different idea about what you meant by the term "manbags".

I'd have to vote no. If you can't stuff it in your pockets you don't need it. But that is just me.
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post #4 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:09pm
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I was expecting Tuberoller to weigh in with that comment
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post #5 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:14pm
What is a Manbag? Is it a purse?
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post #6 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:14pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by bangraman
Would my 'laissez-faire' wardrobe offset the perceived gayness of a Manbag?
Hi bangraman,

A girl said to me once that I was so beatiful that I had to be gay....
Do you realy ask yourself this type of question? You're a grown man, do your thing and forget about how it looks in the eyes of others.

Amicalement from DR Phil....

EDIT: On the other hand the $500 to $50 conversion is the real problem...
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post #7 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:32pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by genetic
A girl said to me once that I was so beatiful that I had to be gay....

The best I could hope for is "damn, that was a really nice mirror you know"
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post #8 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:33pm
I got plenty of flak after this stupid article came out - so what if i carry a man bag around - it's not Louis Vuitton, it's Bottega Veneta, and free from my wife's workplace!

http://www.asianmediawatchdog.com/detail/detailpic.html
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post #9 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:37pm
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Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!
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post #10 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:44pm
Nay my friend. It'll just cause confusion. (j/k)
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post #11 of 184
9/27/04 at 9:51pm
I don't carry any more than I can stuff into my pockets. You know, the usual: Wallet, keyes, chapstick, cell phone, whip, chain, lubricant, dildo, handcuffs, and headphones
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post #12 of 184
9/27/04 at 10:00pm
I say it's fine as long as it matches your shoes.

Actually I have one which I keep in the car for the odd occasion I can't fit everything I need into pockets. I've taken some ribbing from friends, but so far haven't had any grief from strangers.
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post #13 of 184
9/27/04 at 10:06pm
I used to think they were the "gayest" thing ever, but unfortunately pant styles for men are becoming even "gayer"(re. tighter) so I can't fit anything in my damn pockets anymore. I figure it is only a matter of time before I end up with a manbag, so you might as well too.
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post #14 of 184
9/27/04 at 10:08pm
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OK, to be clear, what I have:

A bag like this:

A couple like this:

A number of Halliburtons of differing sizes, all generally attache-sized though. Silver, gold, blue, black, carbon fibre, etc:



I think unless I'm on the bike or something, I am too old for one of these or variations thereof:



Something along the lines of what I am looking at:

(Oh how easy it would be to start a caption competition with this picture)
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post #15 of 184
9/27/04 at 10:08pm
For work I always have a laptop bag I sling over my shoulders.
I carry everything in that.
Does that count?

EDIT: after looking at the above pics, I'd say no.

I like the tan leather one though.
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