Someone mentioned the word ‘Speedophile’ to me the other day in an email.
To be honest I had never heard of it in context and after checking up urban dictionary I had to scroll down to find the ‘speedo swimsuit’ related meaning.
Speedophile is a Petrol-Head who’s ONLY concern is “How Fast It Goes”…………They see points as prizes, and have usualy got more than one speeding conviction, but see it as an injustice, rather than a warning they are going too fast.
Thie last resting place is usualy wrapped round a tree.
However, I think this is the meaning which more applies to us….
Speedophile is someone who has an unnatural penchant for wearing Speedo style swimming trunks.
Although I would argue that there is nothing unnatural about it at all – if anything boardies are what are unnatural.
If I got a bunch of bumped stickers like this made up…. would you put it on the back of your car?
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Dr. Phil
Very nice!
Unfortunately, I don’t own a car…but still…!
I think the definition of “Speedophile” that is more appropriate to this blog is the one I prefer; I mean, really, who is like that other one? No one I’ve ever known…
shawn
I like speeodos too..but I’m curious..why are board shorts considered un-hygenic?
Dr. Phil
If I may jump in, Shawn:
I have been told in relation to this that oftentimes, this is done to prevent guys from coming into a swimming pool, and then just wearing whatever shorts they were wearing earlier as street clothes from getting into the pool. Street clothes could be covered in all sorts of things from daily activities, whereas having to wear something that is pretty much only worn in pools and not on the street alleviates that.
It makes perfect sense to me.
Anonymous
Thanks Dr. Phil as I wondered about the same thing that Shawn did.
Dave Evans
Thanks for that Dr. Phil – I’ve seen that sign before (not in person unfortunately) and wasn’t 100% why.
Then again, I’ve been to lots of pools where you have to shower before entering the pool which would be similar I’m guessing.
Dave
speedo1952
Thanks Dave. Yes yes yes. And a larger one suitable to display next to the Safety Notice.
Dr. Phil
While very true, Dave, a shower of 30 seconds (which is probably what most people do for their “courtesy shower” before getting into the pool) may not get anything out of the shorts; it may clean the exposed flesh of the person somewhat, but not their garment, which could have been sitting on subway seats and park benches covered in who-knows-what, etc.
JC
They should really elaborate on the “hygiene and safety reasons” that Dr Phil just explained because I was pretty confused too.
Dr. Phil
And just for good measure, as we’ve already covered the “health” reasons:
The “safety” reasons, I suspect, would be the possibility that those huge, baggy board shorts might get caught on something in the pool, which (if one didn’t know what was happening) could end up with someone drowning, or having to ditch their garment in order to save themselves–and of course, while unintended public nudity is preferable to death (!?!) or unconsciousness, if the risk of all of that can be drastically reduced by forcing men to wear speedo-style suits instead of “I used three whole bolts of cloth for these” board shorts, hey, all the better! 😉
Perhaps we should have a 50s-style “health & safety” film of this: I can stand there in a white lab coat with a pointer, and then a bunch of hot speedo guys can be the “exhibits,” I can explain the “dos and don’ts” and the proper procedures for showering and changing into one’s speedos, etc. It would be fun, eh? (For me, anyway…!)
Erik Austin
Absolutely would I do the bumper sticker. I appreciate the joke.