Quite a view for wide-eyed teens
A young 20-something couple gets up to exit the Red Line on a Friday night. She's wearing a jeans miniskirt, he's got his clubbin' clothes on.
Suddenly, he lifts her in his arms, cradling her like a baby. She's laughing as he carries her toward the door.
But the laughter quickly turns to a scream when he slams her head against a pole. In a yelping reaction, she jerks her legs open in his arms.
Two teen boys are standing nearby, mouths agape. One says to the other: "Did we just see her vagina?"
She wasn't wearing any underwear.
I would definitely not be on the El in a miniskirt and no underwear. Can you imagine the diseases and overall nastiness?
And can you imagine how she herself contributed to the nastiness? Gross.
Posted by: Kimberli | May 01, 2006 at 11:07 AM
darling, i haven't worn underwear since '94, and i can surely tell you that i don't sit on the seat with my ass exposed. it's not like you can get syphillis from the el.
unfortunate for everyone involved except maybe the teenagers (?)...
Posted by: jocelyn | May 01, 2006 at 02:58 PM
Agree with Jocelyn. You're still sitting on the fabric from your skirt, so there's not really a problem. I can't imagine putting on underwear just to ride the El.
Posted by: Kim (not the same one) | May 01, 2006 at 04:53 PM
I'm very supportive of women not wearing underwear on the El. Please and thank you.
Posted by: mrgoodbar | May 02, 2006 at 09:57 AM
I was only thinking that if it's a miniskirt, some skin can slip out and touch the seat.
Bravo to those of you who are underwear-free! I applaud your decision! (I'm not being facetious.) As long as your business isn't up in my business, it's all good!
Posted by: Kimberli | May 02, 2006 at 11:49 AM
Those actually worried about icky skin touching things might catch "Penn & Teller's Bullshit!" on Showtime, particularly the one where they debunk the myth that you can catch diseases via toilet seats.
Posted by: Bob S. | May 02, 2006 at 11:54 PM
It is telling that the readers (and author) of this piece focus on the female "exposure" instead of the public, domestic abuse that occured. Of course this woman's labial folds take precedence over her autonomy and safety. Keep up the good work, people.
Posted by: Male Feminist | May 02, 2006 at 11:58 PM
yeah, i wasn't happy about the head slam, but i was taking it as he whipped her up into his arms and they were all laughing it up and the head slam was an accident. like when you do something spontaneous and reckless and it has unintended causes. i didn't see this as 'domestic abuse.'
can you comment further, kevin?
Posted by: jocelyn | May 03, 2006 at 12:54 AM
All I can say is, I sure hope Male Feminist is just pulling our leg with his comment. It was an ACCIDENT people, and it happened just as Jocelyn described it.
Posted by: Kevin | May 03, 2006 at 08:30 AM
Male Feminist -
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Posted by: insufferable audiophile | May 03, 2006 at 11:08 AM
I really doubt this was a case of "Domestic Abuse". Lighten up dude! They were probably a little drunk and just having a good time. Accidents do happen! The comment by the teens was funny!
Posted by: Scott C. | May 03, 2006 at 12:07 PM
I just dont have much to say. I havent gotten anything done these days. Shrug. Not much on my mind worth mentioning, but whatever.
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Posted by: coach handbag | May 30, 2006 at 11:09 AM
Isn't flashing your bits an offence?
I have to wear underwear :0)
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