Why do old men wear their pants pulled up so high?
441599
That was what was in style when they were young. They remember being happy then, so they keep their old, comfortable style.
682398
People don't actually shrink when they get old. The "shrinkage" is caused by tiny fractures in the spinal cord caused by lack of calcium etc., basically osteoporosis. The fractures cause the spine to curve and cause height loss.\nThe average "shrinkage" is only about 2 inches.
122696
coz they are taller comparitively
86685
What time period do you think this is--the 70s and 80s?  Loose, please, to retain the mystery.  For that matter, no speedos either!  Boxers rule.  Nothing worse than seeing a strange man's stuff all scrunched up.  Ick.
322632
because their balls cover their butt-hole
863526
Oh my goodness yes.  A lot of elderly people wear clothing that feels too uncomfortably hot to us because of poor circulaton and reduced activity.  We are constantly moving around, so we would not feel cold as easily, nor do most younger people have circulation problems.  Also, some elderly are confused about what time of year it is, so they may continue to wear their long johns into the summer months.  \n  Some of the elderly will insist on not using an air conditioner or even have a heater on in the hot weather.  If they do this, they should be in a facility where someone else can regulate their environment so that they do not die of heat stroke.
36073
We still do wear them.  Now its just for tradition, and to keep our pants up.
217790
they wear G suits.  pneumatic cuffs in their legs tighten, and prevent blood from going there.  that keeps the blood in the upper body, and hopefully in their brain long enough before they black out.
1049504
maybe they wear it to make them look bigger than what they are
551894
They think that the elderly should work until they drop. \n\nIt's the pull yourself up by your boostraps mentality. If you can't take care of yourself it's not their problem or the government's problem.
1018563
Not just non caucasion....black men and those who wish they were. Yes, it is a very popular "pose" here as well. I dont think it is that they are holding their goods. It is that they are holding their pants up. They wear them so low that they have to keep them up somehow, and by holding their crotch, they can keep their pants from falling to their knees and maintaining a studly stance. It serves a function as well as fashion. Lol!!!!!
498310
if u want to work wit old peeps well this is ganna be a big one old peeps are like lil kids u practically have to help them out on stuff some wear dypers others are alrite some can handel them selves and well some juss fo get be very carefull!!!
999023
They're actually holding onto their pants.  Having ridiculously big pants is a culturally acceptable clothing trend.  If they don't hold onto the front of their pants, they'll fall down around their ankles and they'll trip.  It's not just black guys.  White guys with big pants do it too.
1010364
they're usually more slender, longer legged, smaller clothes. illusions that make you look taller.
504444
its probably just personal prefrence, some guys prefer a little less confinement some prefer to keep everything in check\n\nright now boxers are "trendier"
128208
Grown men can wear pretty much anything they like (try Googling 'Pete Burns'...) but I'm pretty sure he should be wearing pants while teaching, unless he happens to be your tutor for:\n\nArt - it's some sort of ironic post post-Modern statement\nPsychology - you're covering exhibitionism and infantilism simultaneously due to budget cuts\nAnthropology - He's sharing with you the results of his most recent research paper: a participant's account of the customs and rituals of firemen
640165
because guys don't look hot with out their leather pants and chaps.   We look real slim in our leather pants, but when we take them off, that big old beer belly come out of hiding.  ugggh!