Buying A Bra -- A Cowboy's Poem...

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I ain't much for shopping,
Nor even goin' into town -
Except at cattle-shipping time,
I ain't easily found.

But the day came when I had to go
And I left the kids with ma.
But before I left she asked me,
"Would you pick me up a bra?"

Without thinkin' I said "Sure,"
How tough could that job be?
I bent down and kissed her
And said, "I'll be back by three."

Well, when I done the things I needed,
I started to regret
Ever offering to buy that thing,
I was working up a sweat.

I crossed the street to the ladies shop
With my hat pulled over my eyes,
I wasn't takin' any chances
On bein' recognized.

I walked up to the sales clerk -
I didn't hem or haw -
I told the lady right straight out,
"Ma'am, I'm here to buy a bra."

From behind I heard some snickers,
So I turned around to see
At least fifteen women in the store
And they's all gawkin' at me!

"What kind would you be looking for?"
"Well," I just scratched my head.
I'd only seen one kind before
"Thought bras was bras," I said.

She gives me a disgusted look,
"Well sir, that's where you're wrong.
Come with me," I heard her say,
And like a dog, I tagged along.

She took me down this alley
Where bras was on display.
Well, I thought my jaw'd hit the floor
When I seen that lingerie.

They had all these different styles
That I'd not seen before
I thought that I'd go crazy
'fore I left that women's store.

They had bras you wear for eighteen hours
And bras that cross your heart.
There was bras that lift and separate,
And that was just the start.

They had bras that made you feel
Like you weren't wearing one at all,
And bras that you can train in
When you start off when you're small.

Well, I finally make my mind up -
Picked a black and lacy one -
I told the lady, "Bag it up,"
And figured I was done

But then she asked me for the size.
I didn't hesitate.
I knew them measurements by heart,
"A six-and-seven-eighths."

"Six and seven eighths, well sir,
That really isn't right."
"Oh, yes ma'am! Yeah, I'm positive,
I just measured them last night."

I thought that she'd go into shock,
Musta took her by surprise
When I told her that my wife's bust
Was the same as my hat size.

"That's what I used to measure with,
I figured it was fair,
But if I'm wrong, I'm sorry ma'am."
This drew another stare.

By now a crowd had gathered
And they's all crackin' up
When the lady asked to see my hat,
To measure for the cup.

When she finally had it figured,
I gave the gal her pay.
Then I turned to leave the store,
Tipped my hat and said, "Good day."

My wife heard the whole story
'fore I ever made it home.
She'd talked to fifteen women
Who'd called her on the phone.

She was still a-laughin'
But by then I didn't care.
Now she don't ask and I don't shop
For no more women's underwear.

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  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
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    I ain't much for shopping,
    Nor even goin' into town -
    Except at cattle-shipping time,
    I ain't easily found.

    But the day came when I had to go
    And I left the kids with ma.
    But before I left she asked me,
    "Would you pick me up a bra?"

    Without thinkin' I said "Sure,"
    How tough could that job be?
    I bent down and kissed her
    And said, "I'll be back by three."

    Well, when I done the things I needed,
    I started to regret
    Ever offering to buy that thing,
    I was working up a sweat.

    I crossed the street to the ladies shop
    With my hat pulled over my eyes,
    I wasn't takin' any chances
    On bein' recognized.

    I walked up to the sales clerk -
    I didn't hem or haw -
    I told the lady right straight out,
    "Ma'am, I'm here to buy a bra."

    From behind I heard some snickers,
    So I turned around to see
    At least fifteen women in the store
    And they's all gawkin' at me!

    "What kind would you be looking for?"
    "Well," I just scratched my head.
    I'd only seen one kind before
    "Thought bras was bras," I said.

    She gives me a disgusted look,
    "Well sir, that's where you're wrong.
    Come with me," I heard her say,
    And like a dog, I tagged along.

    She took me down this alley
    Where bras was on display.
    Well, I thought my jaw'd hit the floor
    When I seen that lingerie.

    They had all these different styles
    That I'd not seen before
    I thought that I'd go crazy
    'fore I left that women's store.

    They had bras you wear for eighteen hours
    And bras that cross your heart.
    There was bras that lift and separate,
    And that was just the start.

    They had bras that made you feel
    Like you weren't wearing one at all,
    And bras that you can train in
    When you start off when you're small.

    Well, I finally make my mind up -
    Picked a black and lacy one -
    I told the lady, "Bag it up,"
    And figured I was done

    But then she asked me for the size.
    I didn't hesitate.
    I knew them measurements by heart,
    "A six-and-seven-eighths."

    "Six and seven eighths, well sir,
    That really isn't right."
    "Oh, yes ma'am! Yeah, I'm positive,
    I just measured them last night."

    I thought that she'd go into shock,
    Musta took her by surprise
    When I told her that my wife's bust
    Was the same as my hat size.

    "That's what I used to measure with,
    I figured it was fair,
    But if I'm wrong, I'm sorry ma'am."
    This drew another stare.

    By now a crowd had gathered
    And they's all crackin' up
    When the lady asked to see my hat,
    To measure for the cup.

    When she finally had it figured,
    I gave the gal her pay.
    Then I turned to leave the store,
    Tipped my hat and said, "Good day."

    My wife heard the whole story
    'fore I ever made it home.
    She'd talked to fifteen women
    Who'd called her on the phone.

    She was still a-laughin'
    But by then I didn't care.
    Now she don't ask and I don't shop
    For no more women's underwear.
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
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    That is funny! :laugh:
  • FUNinTHEsun
    FUNinTHEsun Posts: 284 Member
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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


    thanks for the laugh!!!
  • mechanicmom
    mechanicmom Posts: 5,696 Member
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    ha ha! my hubby actually bought me one for Christmas. He said he was embarrassed but he knew the size and what type to get so I don't think he had to ask for help. I was surprised and really proud of him!:bigsmile:
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
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    ha ha! my hubby actually bought me one for Christmas. He said he was embarrassed but he knew the size and what type to get so I don't think he had to ask for help. I was surprised and really proud of him!:bigsmile:

    :laugh: I can't even get my hubby to go with me to buy one. He tells me who cares what it looks like, just make sure it can be taken off with one hand:blushing:
    MEN
  • lorelai63
    lorelai63 Posts: 417 Member
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    That was so so so funny! I am burning calories with the laughing. Thanks