the "man purse"

[datasuspect]

did men really carry these in the early 1970s?

i was just watching serpico and al pacino was carrying one.

why did that go out of style? seems like a good idea.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. yes

my brother had one he got while stationed in Germany. He ditched it when he retired from the Army and came home to the US.

[datasuspect]

2. i wonder how liberating that must've felt . . .

[MercutioATC]

5. Honestly, I just don't have that much shit to carry.

When I do photography gigs, I need to carry more stuff (batteries, CF cards, etc). I wear cargo shorts.

I can't imagine ever having the need for a purse.

[supernova]

3. I still see men with variations of it

esp those who use commuter trains. I think the ubiquitous, unisex backpack has become the modern version.

[no name no slogan]

4. i carry a manbag

seriously, i'd be lost without it. i have my prescription sunglasses, my checkbook, a spare handkerchief, my cell phone and address book in mine.

it is really very handy. i don't know why more men don't carry one.

[MercutioATC]

6. Alternative:

Those prescription glasses that are photosensitive, a debit card, a handkerchief in your pocket and your cell in a holster (my cell IS my address book).

Your way works for you....great!

There are easy alternatives, though.

[youthere]

9. My husband carries one...

I bought it for him several Christmas' ago, and it was received with disdain...now he carries it everywhere.

[Blue-Jay]

7. I carry a small "messenger bag".

Enough room for a book, mp3 player, lunch, keys, sunglasses, lipstick, & tampons....


um...


OK. STOP CALLING IT A MAN PURSE!!!

[tridim]

8. It's European!

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10. It's the 2000's, dude.

Real men carry/wear these now.