As I sit on my living floor typing this particular blog entry, I am enjoying sipping a mug of hot chocolate sitting in my terry-cloth robe. Despite what others may tell you, wearing a robe in no way denigrates your manhood. In fact, wearing a robe puts you in good company, including:
Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior, the model of life (it would stand to reason that since Jesus wore a robe, God also wears a robe. Also, if Jesus was wearing a robe when he left, will he be wearing one when he comes back? Will I get to skip to the front of the line if I am wearing my robe? Won't I have an awesome conversation piece with Jesus upon His return? We can talk brands, materials, how heterosexual it is to wear a robe, etc.)
Paul, the man who spread the news of the Gospel
The Disciples
The Prophets
Kings (including Kind David, and King Solomon - the wisest man who ever lived wears robes!)
Various monks, priests, philosophers, and intellectuals
Further, donning a robe is often done on special occasions, so wearing a robe allows you to remember and recall the following special occasions:
Graduation / Commencement
Baptism
Finally, robes not only provide comfort, but also convenience. Most robes have pockets to hold books, pens, notebooks, and other intellectual paraphernalia. Gym shorts and t-shirts do not allow for carrying any of these things comfortably.
Thus, robe wearing has a celebrated and manly history.
4 comments:
This is a hilarious post. Men in my family always wore robes. I did not think that made them gay. I thought it was normal.
Billy is not a robe-wearer. But it's okay. He's still super-manly.
Kelly, thank you for sharing your manly experience with robes.
I will get a robe for Billy. His robe would be SUPER MANLY with his ferocious winter beard.
Failed to mention the Klan.
Sheets with pointy hats are not the same as robes. Plus, I am not calling myself grand dragon wizard or something like that.
Also, I like rap music and the NBA.
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