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Going topless in the street

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MrsNutella Mon 16-May-16 13:10:10

Yesterday was a lovely day so we went for a stroll locally. While we were walking we were passed by a jogger, a man, probably 40s or 50s. He was wearing trainers and full length jogging bottoms - and nothing else. AIBU to think that this is wrong? He was running/jogging down a main road in a residential area and it wasn't that hot. What's wrong with a vest or running top or t shirt? On a beach, no issue of course, but this was the high street and it was hardly sweltering. It just looked odd and not right

Teetime Tue 17-May-16 08:41:46

Golf courses have a dress code which includes 'all golfers must keep their shirts on' or words to that effect- thankfully I am not a fan of the naked beer belly - on men or women.

rosesarered Tue 17-May-16 08:40:54

Actually I prefer to see joggers wear a vest/top ( although have never seen anybody not wearing one.)

rosesarered Tue 17-May-16 08:38:16

There should be some kind of law....... Unattractive people ( particularly men) well covered up in all areas, attractive people can wear as little as they like.grin

BBbevan Tue 17-May-16 08:32:55

Men topless - White, pasty and flabby usually. I don't like men wearing flip-flops either. They often do not have attractive feet

Alima Tue 17-May-16 08:26:33

We must live in a posh area. In nearly 30 years here we have not seen a woman baring her boobies in this locale. Static or jogging. Thank heavens.

FarNorth Tue 17-May-16 08:18:25

I've not seen any lately Marmark1.
I wouldn't mind the feeling of freedom of going topless but can't see me trying it in the high street.

Marmark1 Tue 17-May-16 07:55:03

In public.

Ana Mon 16-May-16 18:39:38

In the street? confused

Marmark1 Mon 16-May-16 18:37:07

Not always a nice sight,but,you can't complain,women bare their breasts every day.

thatbags Mon 16-May-16 17:53:14

You can use a scythe for its intended purpose perfectly safely in bare feet, well, bare everything actually.

GarlicCake Mon 16-May-16 17:49:42

I did see a man jogging in a mankini. shock shock shock

What was he thinking of?! No. Don't answer that.

Glad you survived!

Grannyknot Mon 16-May-16 17:40:36

Drat, that should be sunshine and heat!

Grannyknot Mon 16-May-16 17:39:55

This conversation could only be taking place in a country with a cold climate. In a country with lots of [sunshine and heat no one would bat an eyelid ...

Wheniwasyourage Mon 16-May-16 17:30:09

Surely that depends on where he's pointing the scythe, Badenkate...

Badenkate Mon 16-May-16 17:14:39

Naked below the waist + scythe seems a bit risky to me shock

GandTea Mon 16-May-16 17:07:04

Naked to the waist + scythe == grin

Naked below waist + scythe == hmm

I did see a man jogging in a mankini. not a good combination.

Alima Mon 16-May-16 16:50:39

Think that would upset health and safety. The scythes would be fine, it is the high heels I am concerned about.

M0nica Mon 16-May-16 16:28:18

With a bit of luck he would have tripped over it. Possibly it could be a rule that in all situations where women have to wear high heels, men have to carry scythes.

grannylyn65 Mon 16-May-16 16:10:49

Finding this thread grin

Ana Mon 16-May-16 16:10:43

I thought this thread was going to be about women going topless in the street! TBH I don't see what's wrong with a man jogging topless - I do object to half-dressed people of either sex in shops and supermarkets though!

Anniebach Mon 16-May-16 16:05:59

Should he have jogged down the street carrying a scythe grin that would have given cause for concern

M0nica Mon 16-May-16 16:05:14

Well, lets insist all men walking naked to the waist in a public area have to be carrying a scythe.

Alima Mon 16-May-16 16:03:46

Yes but he had a scythe. Most don't have. It does make a difference.

M0nica Mon 16-May-16 15:41:43

It was acceptable in Poldark.

cookynan Mon 16-May-16 15:18:05

I think inappropriate but not the end of the world.