Probably in their pocket. Before being incorporated into clothing, “pockets” referred to small pouches that were cinched shut and tied to a belt. The term “pickpocket” was created during this time. It was common to use a small, sharp knife to cut and “pick” pockets right off someone’s belt.
Hilarious if true. We always used to poke fun at rich kids by saying, “he walks around like he’s got a stick in his ass” so it gives that expression an entirely new, arguably funnier, meaning.
Makes you think about how they transported it and/or played it.
Probably in their pocket. Before being incorporated into clothing, “pockets” referred to small pouches that were cinched shut and tied to a belt. The term “pickpocket” was created during this time. It was common to use a small, sharp knife to cut and “pick” pockets right off someone’s belt.
Meanwhile in 2026 someone gifts me a pair of Nike shorts and they have no pockets
Gotta save that 12 cents. Profits are only slightly higher than last year’s
Etiquette schools will have you hold a flute between your butt cheeks and walk to improve posture.
Hilarious if true. We always used to poke fun at rich kids by saying, “he walks around like he’s got a stick in his ass” so it gives that expression an entirely new, arguably funnier, meaning.
And toot the Jethro Tull classic Bouree to woo suitors