batch on parade

[stolisomancer]

I went on a research run a while back and learned that the superhero "trunks over tights" look -- Superman, Batman, Cyclops, etc. -- was inherited from circus strongmen. They'd go out of their way to double-wrap themselves in order to deemphasize their groinological regions, particularly when they were flexing. If you go back and look at old photos, it makes sense, and you can also see how Seigel and Shuster might've seized upon it as an inspiration. 

After going to Emerald City Comic Con for the next two days, it is wisdom that I think many cosplaying men ought to recognize, as way too many of these guys showed up as Omni-Man or something and had their whole grundles out and rockin'. I'm sure for a few of them, that was the point, but more often it appeared to be a simple lack of foresight.