I've been meaning to give voice to this rant for quite some considerable time. Does anyone actually know anyone who seriously refers to undergarments as "panties"? As far as I'm concerned "panties" are something that creeps have fetishes with, not something that girls or women wear.
"Knickers" yep, "undies" fine, "underpants" perfectly acceptable, "jocks" is ok, even "scungies" (a uniquely Australian term I believe, for describing something truly horrible, although it possibly has its origins someplace else). But never, in my opinion, "panties".
I cringe when I hear the word, particularly when it is used in porn. It is usually said in such a lecherous tone, and is always in the context of a "teen", that I can't help wondering if the writers are using it to fulfil some sick fantasies of their own. Maybe it's just me; maybe other women don't find the term "panties" to be gross and creepy.
I hate it when the medical profession uses it, I hate it when journalists use it. "Underpants" is a perfectly acceptable description, and is more accurate, "underclothes" is fine, even "pants" works. But not "panties". Boys (and men, for that matter) don't wear "panties", so why should anyone of the female gender?
Rant over now folks, back to normal scheduling.
