Ah, the humble pair of Speedos, source of much mirth to many – and quite a few sexual fantasies to boot.
Thanks to this article, I now know that there’s an entire documentary devoted to the Speedo called Packed Lunch. And I know that male Speedo briefs were invented in Sydney in 1960. Gay designer Peter Travis was commissioned by Speedo to produce a range of men’s swimwear and he decided that the best idea was to produce a pair of briefs worn from the hips.
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The doco looks at the history of Speedos and the fetishization of the garment, along with interviews with men who wouldn’t be without their dick-stickers.
One man I met in Sydney has more than 5000 pairs of Speedos. Mark’s obsession began when his aunt bought him his first pair when he was a young boy; he showed me part of his collection – a mere 1200 pairs.
I’ve also found this wonderful list of slang terms for the Speedo. Some of my faves are:
Banana Hammock
Thingy Slingy
Nut Snugglers
Wienie Bikini
Mufflers
Lolly Catcher
Schlong Thong
But I think “Budgie Smugglers” is my all-time favourite giggly term for Speedos.