As previously mentioned, I got a gym membership for the summer. So far I’m really enjoying it. There is, however, one major issue I take with the locker room: loitering, naked, old ladies.
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m something of a prude when it comes to my clothes. I prefer to keep them on in most situations. I loosened up after playing varsity sports for a while as it put me in situations where I had to get dressed and undressed rather quickly. Still, I wouldn’t say I’m ready to run the naked mile, go streaking on campus or anywhere else for that matter. Yes, I’d say I’m a good deal to the right of center when it comes to wearing clothes, not just for me but also all people I come in contact with. In locker room situations it’s impossible for one to not be exposed at some point but I still make an effort to keep a towel handy at all times.
Does shame disappear after the age of 60? In ten minutes in the locker room I see no less than twenty naked old ladies. Maybe it’s just me, but if I’m naked, I’m not just standing around. I’m usually on my way to get clothes and I’m usually in a hurry. These women just stand around, blow dry their hair, do their makeup, chit-chat, figuratively and literally “hanging out”. Do I really need to be seeing that when I just finished a refreshing work-out? I don’t think so. To any elderly women who may be reading this, please, I beseech you; don’t be naked and loitering in the locker room. Seriously lady, I know you’re old, but get a towel. Perhaps you claim to be on your way to a towel from the shower. Well, you should have had it with you in the first place. I mean, eew. I’m not a home care attendant or a physician or any other medical professional nor do I plan to be one in the future, so I really don’t need to be looking at you. Ever. Period.
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m something of a prude when it comes to my clothes. I prefer to keep them on in most situations. I loosened up after playing varsity sports for a while as it put me in situations where I had to get dressed and undressed rather quickly. Still, I wouldn’t say I’m ready to run the naked mile, go streaking on campus or anywhere else for that matter. Yes, I’d say I’m a good deal to the right of center when it comes to wearing clothes, not just for me but also all people I come in contact with. In locker room situations it’s impossible for one to not be exposed at some point but I still make an effort to keep a towel handy at all times.
Does shame disappear after the age of 60? In ten minutes in the locker room I see no less than twenty naked old ladies. Maybe it’s just me, but if I’m naked, I’m not just standing around. I’m usually on my way to get clothes and I’m usually in a hurry. These women just stand around, blow dry their hair, do their makeup, chit-chat, figuratively and literally “hanging out”. Do I really need to be seeing that when I just finished a refreshing work-out? I don’t think so. To any elderly women who may be reading this, please, I beseech you; don’t be naked and loitering in the locker room. Seriously lady, I know you’re old, but get a towel. Perhaps you claim to be on your way to a towel from the shower. Well, you should have had it with you in the first place. I mean, eew. I’m not a home care attendant or a physician or any other medical professional nor do I plan to be one in the future, so I really don’t need to be looking at you. Ever. Period.
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