Women ... Why ?

robbie_998

Something tells me this has probably being done to death before but it still bugs me.

Women ... Why do you need giant oversized clown bags around your arms.

Also why do you carry your purses next to you head ? It seems soo stupid

I seen a few women do this today walking around town with their purses in their hand near their heads. Like if im gonna mug you then it's not gonna take much effort !
You can clearly see with one look that it's where you keep all your cards and money.
I've never seen a guy walk around with his wallet in his hand and I've certainly never done it my self and have no plans to.

Handbags ... What the hell do you have in those things ?

I have my keys, phone and wallet on me all the time but I keep those in my pockets. Why can't women ?

Ok I can understand if you have work stuff or college stuff in your bag but if your just out with friends or the likes then there's nothing really necessary in it.

But it's annoying more that they are seeing as a fashion accessory and you have to have them that if you don't you die.

Whats going on ?


(not a woman bashing thread !)

Mr Benevolent

And why do you stand at checkouts looking surprised when you're asked to pay for the stuff in your basket?

OP, you're gonna be called a misogynist. Funny thing, has anyone heard a woman being accused of misandry to their faces? See, we're much more polite.

mawk

I'd keep my anti OP pepper spray in there

robbie_998

Confab wrote: »

And why do you stand at checkouts looking surprised when you're asked to pay for the stuff in your basket?

Ah come on now...

Let's just stick with the purses and bags issue here.

No woman bashing

You might upset the girls !

ibarelycare

I've never seen a woman carrying a purse beside their head

But I am one of those women who usually has a large handbag. I have a big purse, phone, car keys, work keys, makeup bag, deodorant, hairbrush, tampons, book and sometimes a bottle of water, hairspray, scarf and a cardigan. There's also loads of rubbish floating around at the bottom that I never bother emptying out, such as old bus tickets, letters, coins, hair pins, etc.

Gummy Panda

I like that they have these bags. Comes in handy if you have a migraine and need a painkiller. Just ask the girl your with and she'll have a mini pharmacy in her bag.

what the bejaysus are you on about OP

robbie_998

ibarelycare wrote: »

I've never seen a woman carrying a purse beside their head

But I am one of those women who usually has a large handbag. I have a big purse, phone, car keys, work keys, makeup bag, deodorant, hairbrush, tampons, book and sometimes a bottle of water, hairspray, scarf and a cardigan. There's also loads of rubbish floating around at the bottom that I never bother emptying out, such as old bus tickets, letters, coins, hair pins, etc.

I saw few do it today like they were holding drinks and the likes


And out of all that stuff how much would you use in one day ? Is it really necessary to have it all at once ?

billybudd

because vanity needs storage

westies4ever

robbie_998 wrote: »

I saw few do it today like they were holding drinks and the likes


And out of all that stuff how much would you use in one day ? Is it really necessary to have it all at once ?

No ur are right, prob dont need it all in the one day but I for one am too lazy to empty the bag out every night.

SarkyPr!ck

They need the big bags because most women's clothes are too tight to fit anything in the pockets. They also seem to have a survival kit in their for when there's that inevitable apocalypse hits on the way to the shops.

Abi

robbie_998 wrote: »

Women ... Why do you need giant oversized clown bags around your arms.

I use my pockets. Money, keys, phone and thats it.



The only time I'll carry a (small) bag is if I'm going out and what I'm wearing probably doesn't have pockets. I don't see the sense in carrying around a load of crap with you.

LeeHoffmann

their purses in their hand near their heads

What are you on about? Are they trying to tone their biceps or something? Who walks around with their hands beside their head????

Handbags ... What the hell do you have in those things ?

well seeing as you asked...today in my handbaag I have my purse/wallet, phone, tissue for nasal emergencies, a hat, a driving theory book I'm reading, a pen, my boyfriend's camera, deodorant, keys, tampons, aspirin. I also routinely carry drinks, sweets, earphones/ipods/camera and other 'essentials' for the OH because he can't fit these in his pocket.

it's annoying more that they are seeing as a fashion accessory

you are a strange fellow. btw your scarf offends me

Whats going on ?

What's going on is you have too much time on your hands so you're starting a handbag-bashing thread

:pac: Dear God, life is sooo hard

Gee Bag

They need the big bags to carry around their drugs and sex toys.

Not to generalise but, all women are crack addict harlots!

epgc3fyqirnbsx

Women with bags are dead handy if you're on holidays and you want someone to carry your camera

doncarlos

What extra options do middle aged women get at ATMs? I really feel like I'm missing out as I only take a fraction of the time

ibarelycare

robbie_998 wrote: »

I saw few do it today like they were holding drinks and the likes


And out of all that stuff how much would you use in one day ? Is it really necessary to have it all at once ?

Well yeah, I never know when I might need it! I do my makeup when I get into work so I can have an extra 10 minutes in bed. Who knows when a wild gust of wind might result in me having to brush my hair? Purse, keys, phone are all necessary. Tampons are necessary a few days a month and are there for the rest of the month just in case (well mainly because I couldn't be bothered emptying the bag!). Book is for the bus journey in and back from work. Hairspray depends on what way I'm wearing my hair that day, plus you never know when you need to look your best for impromptu after-work drinks. Cardigan and scarf because the weather is so bloody unpredictable. So YES it is necessary to have it all at once!


Edit: Plus, I feel really weird walking around without a handbag. It's like a comfort thing to have one hand on the handle of my bag, while the other arm is swinging. If I didn't have a handbag I wouldn't know what to do with my hands!

OneArt

The same reason men carry around man bags. What if an Ant Person jumps out of nowhere and attacks? You've got to store the neutrino blaster ray somewhere.

ash23

Womens clothes rarely have functioning pockets. Unless you're wearing some sort of cargo pants/trakkies and then if we wear those, we're called chavs.

I bring a small bag with me everywhere. It has my purse, some makeup, keys, phone and that's it.
I bring a bigger bag when I'm going out to facilitate my hip flask (classy!) and my huge stash of condoms (again...classy!).

I have never done (nor have I ever seen)the purse at the ear thing.

ibarelycare

ash23 wrote: »

Womens clothes rarely have functioning pockets. Unless you're wearing some sort of cargo pants/trakkies and then if we wear those, we're called chavs.

I bring a small bag with me everywhere. It has my purse, some makeup, keys, phone and that's it.
I bring a bigger bag when I'm going out to facilitate my hip flask (classy!) and my huge stash of condoms (again...classy!).

I have never(nor have I ever seen)the purse at the ear thing.

Good point. Women's jeans are tighter than men's so I think having anything other than cash in the pocket just looks unsightly and bulky!

Malari

Usually I only carry phone, keys, wallet as my essentials. Also sometimes vaseline, one of those handbag carriers that clip onto tables and tissues. Most of this stuff is sloshing around at the bottom of my very large handbag that is mostly filled with air. But I like it

Kellen Sweet Skater wrote: »

Women with bags are dead handy if you're on holidays and you want someone to carry your camera

This is so true. My boyfriend fills the rest of my bag with a magazine, his passport, etc, camera, sunglasses and other bits and pieces he picks up along the way when we travel. I am his handbag.

madmammy

i don't carry a handbag i have a backpack
with 4 kids i have everything i need for an outing with them
or if i'm on my own it has shopping bags, wallet, wipes, lip balm a few other bits and bobs
plus we woman bring the stuff that men forget so that if you need anything we'll have it

pajunior

I'm reminded of that episode of Malcom in the middle when Dewey starts using a handbag. Hal becomes jealous and whishes he didn't have to carry his whole life in two square inches of leather.
I agree, thank god for man bags where I can store all my stuff.

What I don't get is the giant bags on nights out. Surely that's just a hassle?

AeoNGriM

ibarelycare wrote: »

I've never seen a woman carrying a purse beside their head

But I am one of those women who usually has a large handbag. I have a big purse, phone, car keys, work keys, makeup bag, deodorant, hairbrush, tampons, book and sometimes a bottle of water, hairspray, scarf and a cardigan. There's also loads of rubbish floating around at the bottom that I never bother emptying out, such as old bus tickets, letters, coins, hair pins, etc.

Did it ever occur to you that the only reason you have all this crap is because you have somewhere to put it? Just sayin!

What annoys me about the handbag thing, is women who keep stuff they will need shortly under layer after layer of unnecessary storage. For example, at the bus stop, some women will stand there for 5 minutes while waiting on a bus, yet when the bus arrives they will spend the best part of 3-4 minutes opening the clasp on their handbag, unzipping the large zip, pulling apart the clasp below that, taking out their purse, opening the clasp on this, then unzipping the top part before unzipping the coin storage compartment and fumbling around for the correct change. Is there something physically wrong with your brains that it never occurs to you to do all of this before getting on the bus? WHY, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!


P.S Please continue to look awesomely sexy and wear short skirts! Forget the onset of Autumn/Winter, you have no idea how much it brightens up my day to see a well dressed, attractive lady sashaying by of a mornin!

ash23

AeoNGriM wrote: »

What annoys me about the handbag thing, is women who keep stuff they will need shortly under layer after layer of unnecessary storage. For example, at the bus stop, some women will stand there for 5 minutes while waiting on a bus, yet when the bus arrives they will spend the best part of 3-4 minutes opening the clasp on their handbag, unzipping the large zip, pulling apart the clasp below that, taking out their purse, opening the clasp on this, then unzipping the top part before unzipping the coin storage compartment and fumbling around for the correct change. Is there something physically wrong with your brains that it never occurs to you to do all of this before getting on the bus? WHY, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!

Probably for the same reason that some men stand in the queue and wait untl the bus arrives before checking every single pocket, locating their wallet and realising no change there so then fumbling so deep in their trousers, you think they're touching themselves up and then pulling out an assortment of coins, fluff, furry sweets and papers, and then fumbling for the correct change.
Is there something physically wrong with your brains that it never occurs to you to do all of this before getting on the bus? WHY, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!

stupidusername

I hate looking for bags because they're all so bloody massive. I carry the minimum amount, but for work that includes a lot of essentials, like lunch, water, charger, phone etc, carry a smaller bag when going out.

and wtf about the purses on their heads? I think I saw a new trend yesterday, with what looks like a small plastic bag, with like a wrist strap, saw three girls holding them and swinging them.

Tordelback

I think the OP is referring to the occasional sight of women carrying purses at CHEST-level, with elbow bent , as they might hold a drink or a fag. You can see how he might be confused as to which bit of a woman is the chest and which is the head - it doesn't sound like he spends much time with either.

Abi

What I don't get is; why do women put on their make-up, then carry a shit load of it around with them? I mean, of course there's going to be a bit of wear throughout the day, but is their face that bad that it must not be seen, or is it the illusion of perfection they're after?

I fire on some foundation and some mascara in the morning, brush my hair, then I'm done with it.

chin_grin

And what's the deal with those packets of nuts on planes? Could they BE any smaller?

AeoNGriM

ash23 wrote: »

Probably for the same reason that some men stand in the queue and wait untl the bus arrives before checking every single pocket, locating their wallet and realising no change there so then fumbling so deep in their trousers, you think they're touching themselves up and then pulling out an assortment of coins, fluff, furry sweets and papers, and then fumbling for the correct change.
Is there something physically wrong with your brains that it never occurs to you to do all of this before getting on the bus? WHY, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!??!!

What do you mean? I AM touching myself. Bus queues are an indespensible source of **** material.

bronte

My pockets are too small

Don't know what the hell you mean about carrying bags beside their heads though

ash23

AeoNGriM wrote: »

What do you mean? I AM touching myself. Bus queues are an indespensible source of **** material.

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Sauve

I have stuff that I like/need.
It goes in a large bag, because the bag is very pretty and it loves me.
That's the blonde explanation.
I'm not sorry either.

sh1tstirrer

ibarelycare wrote: »

I've never seen a woman carrying a purse beside their head

But I am one of those women who usually has a large handbag. I have a big purse, phone, car keys, work keys, makeup bag, deodorant, hairbrush, tampons, book and sometimes a bottle of water, hairspray, scarf and a cardigan. There's also loads of rubbish floating around at the bottom that I never bother emptying out, such as old bus tickets, letters, coins, hair pins, etc.

I would bet you any money that when your phone rings it is buried in the bottom of your bucket of a handbag. By the time you retrieve it it has stopped ringing

Lady Chuckles

robbie_998 wrote: »

Also why do you carry your purses next to you head ? It seems soo stupid

People carry the purses next to their heads? Like on top of their shoulders or what? It seems stupid to me too, but I have yet to spot a woman with her purse next to her head. :rolleyes:

robbie_998 wrote: »

I have my keys, phone and wallet on me all the time but I keep those in my pockets. Why can't women ?

Perhaps you haven't noticed, but female pants are kind of tight. Some female pants don't even have pockets... You can't even fit a normal sized wallet in the jeans pockets. I've tried. It's very uncomfortable and it looks like I have a gigant lump on my hip. Not very attractive at all

I like small purses though. Small and cute

py2006

Purse beside the head? What the hell???

ibarelycare

sh1tstirrer wrote: »

I would bet you any money that when your phone rings it is buried in the bottom of your bucket of a handbag. By the time you retrieve it it has stopped ringing

That often happens. I do try and keep my phone in the little phone pocket on the inside of the bag but it regularly manages to sneak out!

Actually lately I've been using more "structured" handbags, where I put everything side by side and it stays there neatly. But I also have those big slouchy soft leather bags and they're a NIGHTMARE for looking for things. Even if I place my purse carefully on top of all the other crap, when I go to look for it I'm rooting around elbow deep for about 5 minutes!

LETHAL LADY

On occasion I have been known to carry unecessary amounts of sh**e around with me.














God damn you colostomy bag.

az2wp0sye65487

I don't get the purse beside the head thing.... I think what the OP might be referring to is the 'bent elbow' technique a lot of girls seem to use for carrying their handbag/purse.

Either with their purse in their hand or their bag in the bend of their elbow - in this case a lot of them make a fist or some sort of weird claw with their idle hand. Or as I like to call it a 'fistyclaw'

Looks ridiculous!!!

AeoNGriM

ash23 wrote: »

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Oh yes, in fact next time I rub one out I'll be repeating "Ash23.....Ash23" as I hit the vinegar strokes and throw a six roper onto the coffee table.

Lady Chuckles

Gunner Aggressive Phone wrote: »

I think what the OP might be referring to is the 'bent elbow' technique a lot of girls seem to use for carrying their handbag/purse.

/.../

in this case a lot of them make a fist or some sort of weird claw with their idle hand. Or as I like to call it a 'fistyclaw'

Looks ridiculous!!!

If my bags are too heavy I carry them like that. Otherwise it feels as if my entire arm will fall off. The elbow bend makes it a little easier, at least for a while. (I don't do it with my purse though, it's never that heavy.)

From now on, I'll stop it, since it's ridiculous... :o:o:P

ibarelycare

Gunner Aggressive Phone wrote: »

I don't get the purse beside the head thing.... I think what the OP might be referring to is the 'bent elbow' technique a lot of girls seem to use for carrying their handbag/purse.

Either with their purse in their hand or their bag in the bend of their elbow - in this case a lot of them make a fist or some sort of weird claw with their idle hand. Or as I like to call it a 'fistyclaw'

Looks ridiculous!!!

I think I know what you're talking about. Frankie from The Saturdays is photographed constantly carrying her bag like that. Pic. Although straps on some bags can be too short to put up on your shoulder, especially if you've a bulky coat on, so it is necessary sometimes!

LeeHoffmann

From now on, I'll stop it,

because some guy on the internet says so? Really? That's ridiculous!

btw I do that too, but still my hand gets nowhere near my head (that would defeat the purpose). Nothing ridiculous about it. :rolleyes:

Lady Chuckles

LeeHoffmann wrote: »

because some guy on the internet says so? Really? That's ridiculous!

btw I do that too, but still my hand gets nowhere near my head (that would defeat the purpose). Nothing ridiculous about it. :rolleyes:

I know, Lee
I was merely kidding :pac:

What ever works for me, works for me - and sometimes I think that "ridiculous" way of carrying a purse is cute :pac:

Dravokivich

What I don't understand is women with these big handbags and also a small little paper bag that's got a shop name on it as well.

reprazant

I'm a bloke and I bring a bag to work. It contains lunch, book, ipod, water, wallet, rain jacket, reusable bag for shopping in case I need food and other such stuff.

Its well handy and beats walking around with having you pockets filled with stuff.

Its a damn nice soft brown leather number as well.

AeoNGriM

reprazant wrote: »

I'm a bloke and I bring a bag to work. It contains lunch, book, ipod, water, wallet, rain jacket, reusable bag for shopping in case I need food and other such stuff.

Its well handy and beats walking around with having you pockets filled with stuff.

Its a damn nice soft brown leather number as well.

ZOMG! A man bag?! Is this you?

http://www.groovyoutfits.co.uk/acatalog/70s_wig_star_man.jpg

:pac:

MarkR

reprazant wrote: »

I'm a bloke and I bring a bag to work. It contains lunch, book, ipod, water, wallet, rain jacket, reusable bag for shopping in case I need food and other such stuff.

Its well handy and beats walking around with having you pockets filled with stuff.

Its a damn nice soft brown leather number as well.

Do you take Vasa or Mustercard?
http://insideology.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/32922_1288382730453_full.jpg

LeeHoffmann

I was merely kidding

oops, my sarcasm detector must be faulty

Lady Chuckles

LeeHoffmann wrote: »

oops, my sarcasm detector must be faulty

Hahaha
That's allowed though.

carlybabe1

billybudd wrote: »

because vanity needs storage [/QUOTE]

Nope, its cause we need to have something to amuse us when you's are boring the tlts of us about........whatever drivvle yis think you are the "all knowledgeable master" about.

ibarelycare wrote: »

I've never seen a woman carrying a purse beside their head

But I am one of those women who usually has a large handbag. I have a big purse, phone, car keys, work keys, makeup bag, deodorant, hairbrush, tampons, book and sometimes a bottle of water, hairspray, scarf and a cardigan. There's also loads of rubbish floating around at the bottom that I never bother emptying out, such as old bus tickets, letters, coins, hair pins, etc.

It a regular aladins cave in there, especially when you've used the bag for a few months....never know what ye might find, old lovers numbers, etc. Plus while we're bent over searching the bottom of the bag you cant see the glazed expressions on our faces. See, men aren't the only ones who can pretend to listen