Monday, December 17, 2007

Soy it ain't so

I was reading a magazine this weekend and came across an entire article devoted to the merits of various brands of soy underwear. That's underwear--briefs and boxers and thongs and all manner of other unmentionables--made from BEANS.

Why, in a world plagued with starvation, are we turning our legumes into what Amazon.com calls "Mens' contour pouch briefs"???

Then again, there's a good chance I don't want to know.

17 comments:

Patti said...

beans and underwear...seems problematic.

Sarakastic said...

that's pretty much the most brilliant blog title ever

Stephanie Kartalopoulos said...

feh feh feh, the things we crazy people do for the "fashionable" concern of sustainable environment--including our clothing. Feh feh feh for making it a trend instead of seeking out, as a cultural standard, alternatives to cotton, wool, etc!

But it's true--so weird--to see SOY pop up everywhere, even for our undergarments (and other unmentionables).

Unknown said...

Wow. That is incredible, perpetuating world hunger by "environmentalism" fads... wow. I do believe this is a new low for society. ;o)

xox

Beck said...

Beans and underwear just should never go together...

j said...

ew! do they disintegrate?

Stacy said...

Hmm, how do bean fibers hold up in the washing machine?

L Sass said...

Hey, my grandfather is a soy bean farmer. Those undies are making me RICH!

Airam said...

Puts a whole new meaning to the phrase, "eat my shorts!"

B said...

Hey Trish Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the book suggestions I will check them out

and I would try soy undies- why not! lol

Have a good one :)

Larramie said...

Beware of the soy! Although it's "natural," the properties mimic hormones...really, this stuff is not as "safe" and "good for you" as claimed. As for what soy could do in men's briefs...I'm with Patti. ;)

Holly Kennedy said...

Ugggh!!!
Truly odd stuff, huh?
I think some people have too much time (and money) on their hands when it comes to 'product research' but then again, maybe they know something I don't!

LEstes65 said...

Wow. I'm leaving that one alone.

Michelle and the City said...

ok this is the most bizarre thing i've heard all week!

Katelin said...

Wow, that just seems weird.

Rick said...

First edible underwear and now this?

Angela said...

Dang, I already sent out my Christmas wish list.