LETTER: Swag or Sag? Boy, Pull Your Pants Up!

Published May 2, 2025, 2:11 PM

Dear Editor,

I almost had an accident on Old Parham Road this morning—not because of reckless driving, but due to a rather eye-catching spectacle unfolding in the middle of traffic.

Picture this: a man crossing the street, strutting with legs wide open as if he were auditioning for a role in a modern dance performance. I couldn’t help but watch, curiosity irritated.

As he approached, it became clear that this wide-open swag was a strategic move to prevent his pants from making a break for it, reminiscent of that infamous incident involving a certain prime minister.

Alas, the moment drew me closer, and I was met with the sight of his boxers peeking from beneath his sagging jeans—a bold fashion statement, to be sure.

It’s not just him, though. I’ve noticed a trend sweeping through our young men. They stroll through town, either in packs or solo, with their trousers perilously low, showcasing their colorful boxers as if they were part of the latest runway show.

One has to wonder: who’s behind this sartorial choice? It seems they have adopted the American lifestyle, but it doesn’t sit well with many of us. Boy pull up your pants.

Some of these boys are school-goers, strutting around their homes as if they own the place—while their parents appear more preoccupied with the world stage than the chaos unfolding right under their roofs

I can’t help but question why the entire world needs to bear witness to what someone’s underwear looks like. Is this a fashion statement or simply a cry for attention?

Let’s leave the “bottoms up” to the cheerleaders and keep the pants up, shall we?

This story was first published by Antigua News on May 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM (Antigua time, UTC−4): antigua.news/2025/05/02/letter-swag-or-sag-boy-pull-your-pants-up. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (15)

Teacher for Life May 2, 2025, 2:38 PM

Okay guys. Let me give you the low down…..SAGGING INDICATES THAT YOU ARE HOMOSEXUAL AND YOU ARE READY TO ENGAGE( IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN). This custom originated in prison as a sign to other inmates who the female is among them. Let’s see who continues this practice now that you are in the know.
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- Michelle j May 2, 2025, 4:10 PM
  
  That is why you have so much homosexual a round because young man showing off there bottom to the public they all need to be charge for that type of dressing
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- Susie May 2, 2025, 4:37 PM
  
  It is an homosexual style so who has their panties showing is the girls it is not a bad man style its a girly jail style
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Teon May 2, 2025, 3:02 PM

The bullerman swag
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Stone May 2, 2025, 3:34 PM

Well it’s trending due to the fact that many of them have since experienced the truth and have gravitated to it. Ever wondered where some of these not working guys get money from to rent car, etc
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Donna May 2, 2025, 5:57 PM

They are advertising the product… batty-man or homosexual advertisement.
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Juju Bee May 2, 2025, 6:27 PM

CHUPSSSSSSSSSSS
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Antigua Surf May 2, 2025, 7:37 PM

To my knowledge, this was a thing from prison. You know after these men would’ve had their cherry tree shaken behind that big red gate, they would want to air out the tree so they walk around with the pants low just to ease any broken limb and prevent root pains. But now, people take trends and walk with it. So it’s converted into the bad man signal. Guess it suppose to show that the individual is a bad man and not to be messed with. However thats not what i get from it. I get that the person is a jail bird, weed head, bullaman. A law should pass on this matter. Charge them once the pants is below the ass. Cause it doesn’t make sense. Men are even walking the road with their girlfriends and kids like this. How can a woman find a man like this attractive. Just so idiotic
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- AAB May 2, 2025, 8:56 PM
  
  THIS WON’T STOP UNTIL THESE MEN ARE MADE TO PAY $$$$ through Their NOSES for INDECENT EXPOSURE …… The Boxers are called UNDER WEAR FOR A PURPOSE …. .,,,,, Make A MOTION To PASS A LAW Against GROSS INDECENCY…… And The FINE IS $500.00 Payable ON THE SPOT ……. Designate Who will Accompany the POLICE TO CARRY OUT THE ARREST WARRANT ….. ……… PUBLISH WHEN THIS ACTION COMMENCE …… After the 1st Charge And Payment Or Taken to the CELL AT THE POLICE STATION UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE ….. Any 2nd OCCURRENCE…, The CHARGE Will Be $1,000.00 ……. …….. Just PUBLISH THIS NEW DRESS CODE POLICY ……. You will see How Fast This CRAZY DRESS CODE WILL EXIT Our Public Spaces….. …….. Dress in THIS FASHION IN YOUR YARDS OR HOME …. NOT IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE ….. ..,,,JUST GIVE IT A TRYOUT…..
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AAB May 2, 2025, 8:54 PM

THIS WON’T STOP UNTIL THESE MEN ARE MADE TO PAY $$$$ through Their NOSES for INDECENT EXPOSURE …… The Boxers are called UNDER WEAR FOR A PURPOSE …. .,,,,, Make A MOTION To PASS A LAW Against GROSS INDECENCY…… And The FINE IS $500.00 Payable ON THE SPOT ……. Designate Who will Accompany the POLICE TO CARRY OUT THE ARREST WARRANT ….. ……… PUBLISH WHEN THIS ACTION COMMENCE …… After the 1st Charge And Payment Or Taken to the CELL AT THE POLICE STATION UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE ….. Any 2nd OCCURRENCE…, The CHARGE Will Be $1,000.00 ……. …….. Just PUBLISH THIS NEW DRESS CODE POLICY ……. You will see How Fast This CRAZY DRESS CODE WILL EXIT Our Public Spaces….. …….. Dress in THIS FASHION IN YOUR YARDS OR HOME …. NOT IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE ….. ..,,,JUST GIVE IT A TRYOUT…..
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- Unruly One May 2, 2025, 11:24 PM
  
  I lile this suggestion because i dont know what they see in this antiman style.
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- Anonymous May 5, 2025, 6:30 AM
  
  100% with you on this 👍
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Themba May 3, 2025, 5:11 AM

I laughed my ass off seeing a young man pants falling off while i was in traffic. He was using his hand to keep his pants up. The strange thing he was wearing a belt but not for the purpose a belt is used for. Lmao
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DropIt May 3, 2025, 4:38 PM

Saw a guy with the same nonesence on Market Street and between the crack was a brown spot. At least ensure you backside isn’t full of doodoo before you show off your boxershots. I will leave my comments right there.
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- Anonymous September 1, 2025, 12:56 PM
  
  If these fools who display this vulgar behavior were living in North Korea they would find themself and entire family in prison.
  George
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