Comments on: Is Your Man Bag Dangerous?

By: Steven.

Steven. — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:10:01 +0000

The reason why I carry my mitchel (a man satchel) is because of all the crap I have and can’t hold in my pockets.
And, if someone tries to take it, you better believe I’ll run after them then beat them to a bloody pulp when I catch ‘em… with the bag, of course.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:44:02 +0000

Offensive? probably. True? Very likely.

By: jose

jose — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:39:08 +0000

i’m not giving my purse up, even if i am just carrying the latest vogue, cigarettes and candy.

By: Kaysie Paul

Kaysie Paul — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:10:31 +0000

So True!

By: obvi

obvi — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:09:26 +0000

When a guy friend of mine got mugged last week, my roommate and I were convinced it was because his murse made him look like a victim. We all know there’s no promise that a guy who is a little light in his loafers wouldn’t fight back. But what’s your average mugger thinking? (Sorry, I just stereotyped muggers too.)

By: creatine

creatine — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:14:02 +0000

And fashionista’s official position is that the muggers will take one look at the gay ..or *cough* well groomed, and know they are a pansy who will give up their prada without any fight. In order to save their hair of all things… i think that’s the offensive bit….
plus
I don’t know where y’all have been but I would’nt try to part one of those Chelsea boys from their bags. They could break me.

By: Bonnie Lass

Bonnie Lass — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:45:03 +0000

Offensive? More like funny.
But seriously, it’s both. Getting jumped not only depends on what you’re carrying, it depends on how you look. If you’re an overly polished guy or gal, you’re a target. Not only because a thief would think you had more to steal, but because they would think you were unable or unwilling to fight back.
Two men, same Cartier watch. One dressed in work boots, dirty jeans and 5 o’clock shadow. The other clean-shaven, in leather loafers, blazer and button down shirt. Who would you jump?
It’s not stereotyping, it’s common sense.

By: Sempre Libera

Sempre Libera — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:29:35 +0000

Ditto to the first two posters. I fail to see why the “official” reason isn’t a sufficient explanation. Must we revert to such outdated stereotypes?

By: Cory

Cory — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:54:42 +0000

Oh my God … I’m a walking target. That’s my bag! But I’m only packing a few trinkets and a Teen Vogue myself!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:38:06 +0000

I wonder if auto insurers have a clause about driving in heels!

By: a lady

a lady — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:34:16 +0000

agreed.

By: wiu wiu

wiu wiu — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:29:00 +0000

wow this is vaguely offensive