May 7, 2008
I’m manly enough to be comfortable with my somewhat feminine fascination.
Yeah. I like bags. What’s it to ya?
Salvation Army, $4.00—How could I resist?
Hey, at least they’re satchels…not purses:
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lol…you look like: (options)
a. Courier
b. College student
c. Tourist
(I use them in option b. All the “cool” people use em at college, they’re really comfortable, (just not to sure if you fit in that category :P computer nerds usually have the type that are in the 2nd and 3rd photo….. hehehehe)
Hahah the third photo, the guy is even carrying it like a purse…
I’m with you brother. I have had what I term a ‘man purse’ for 3 years now (got it in Europe where they are all about them). Only problem is when we are in a crowd and Abigail shouts out, “Daddy, here is your purse!” Probably could do without that.
But I just tell all the fellas that they will think of me next time they lose their wallet and have overloaded their pockets with this, that, or the other.
One rule though: you can’t carry it like the dude in the third picture. That is for the ladies….For the men, you have to go across the chest….
I’m glad you found somewhere to put your lipstick.
now … that is what I am sayin’.
Bags are great. You need two at the very least. Otherwise you might get caught somewhere without three books, a pipe, a few pieces of paper you meant to leave at the office, several pens, a paper clip, and 47 cents.
I also like shoes. It’s just nice to have options.
Rock on. The messenger bag (I.e., satchel, man bag, man purse, murse) is awesome. It’s great for storing your favorite books. Through all the joking about its name, we’ve just abbreviated mine to “MP.”
Strap ‘em to a Harley, and you’re good to go.
MURSE (or Man Bag).
Rob and Barnabas are right: That’s a MURSE, a man/male purse…
I confess I have one too, and my wife gets a little grin when she sees me break it out.
I guess adding a strap transforms a murse into a bag?
I sure never expected to see Dwight show up here!
I think that the femininity of these bags is determined by what’s inside. Books, notebooks, computers, ipod, food, and drinks are all manly and acceptable. Anything that is for application on the skin (besides chapstick), however, quickly degenerates into the realm of femininity.
You know who you are….
You look like Davy Crockett….
Funny how the same topic can come up half way around the world. One of the student interns from the US doesn’t think these are macho, but check out my blog for an African murse.
http://globeshift.blogspot.com/
Manly? Jack knows manly…
My wife and kids call mine “Jack Bag” because it’s like the one Jack Bauer uses to carry his gear in 24.
http://tinyurl.com/hbvfl
Those are strictly messenger bags! Not a MURSE. If the strap is 2″ or thicker and you wear it across your chest, and you put books and gizmos in it then you’re ok. Just don’t fill it with tissues and chapstick and stay away from thin straps!
My family call mine a “Jack Bag” because it looks like the one Jack Bauer uses to carry his gear in 24.
http://tinyurl.com/hbvfl
Dwight Schrute you are not. Messenger bags are the way to go in any urban setting. Also, the one on the near side is quite hipster.
Finally…someone knew who dwight was! :)
My husband has one of these. I call it his man purse. He really doesn’t like that.
I like the term messenger bags. I used ‘em when I was a young strapping college lad. They got less useful when work began and I didn’t need five books, notebooks, and a laptop computer. I tend to use one (well, that or a backpack) while camp counseling, though. You never know when you need space, or a flashlight . . . or matches . . . or a Bible.
For the record: James White has a man-bag for his laptop.
Totally not effeminate (he says).
I’ve told Abraham that he can feel free to pose as a college student and go roam campus if that will satisfy his yen to carry such satchels. I might even come if he bought me ice cream. :-)
It would look really great with a mini skirt and a freshly pressed blouse.
I would’ve enjoyed the audio from the photoshoot for this post…
“What? Stick out my manly chest more for the shot? How’s this?” and… “Chin down but keep focused on the camera and pull your hat down so one eye is slightly obscured lending an air of mystery” or… “I’m telling you, hands intersected across the intersection of these bro bags is an obvious nonverbal for power! I’m doing it!” and finally at the end of the long day…”That’s a wrap! Good job everyone – you guys in lighting really pulled it off! See you tomorrow and don’t forget that we will be laying out the shots for the ‘man’icure post”
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I have a laptop bag that I’ll take with me to work each day.
My son, Joshua (almost 2) has begun slinging his sister’s purse over his arm and saying, “bye-bye! Work… bye-bye!”
What have I done?!