The Look That Times' Readers Are Looking For

Here is an unexpected front-pager from the NY Times:

New Fashion Wrinkle: Stylishly Hiding the Gun

By MATT RICHTEL

Woolrich, a 182-year-old clothing company, describes its new chino pants as an elegant and sturdy fashion statement, with a clean profile and fabric that provides comfort and flexibility.

And they are great for hiding a handgun.

The company has added a second pocket behind the traditional front pocket for a weapon. Or, for those who prefer to pack their gun in a holster, it can be tucked inside the stretchable waistband. The back pockets are also designed to help hide accessories, like a knife and a flashlight.

The chinos, which cost $65, are not for commandos, but rather, the company says, for the fashion-aware gun owner. And Woolrich has competition. Several clothing companies are following suit, building businesses around the sharp rise in people with permits to carry concealed weapons....

And they go one, seemingly straight-faced, as if Times readers don't lock up their children and avert their eye when the subject of guns is raised.

Well - something with generous pockets for my cell phone would be great.

Comments

[Sara]

I've told this before about our college intern who refused to make coffee and sandwiches for the poll worker volunteers on election day. Said it would look bad on her resume to do such "menial" labor. The Congresswoman told her that getting fired and blacklisted was going to look worse as she kicked her sanctimonious butt out of headquarters.

These kids with their fancy degrees think they are too good to do anything that actually smacks of real work.

[cathyf]

My 4 nieces and nephews worked from the time they could walk and all had to pay for their own educations.

When was this? The length scale is so different now. WonderBoy's first year at Notre Dame next year has a sticker price of $55,000 -- he made $5,600 last year. DrF and I both have some freelancing opportunities and it's not clear whether, after taxes, it will end up costing us more in lost financial aid than we will make.

[Wombat-socho]

I am forced to admit that EBurke is right. I compensate for my enormous wang with my small Russian pistol.

[Osawattamie Brown]

I find myself strangely aroused by this conversation.
I FATHERED TWENTY CHILDREN!