What country do you have to wear Speedos?

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Why is it called a speedo?

1920’s – Creating a Classic 1928 MacRae introduced the classic, figure-hugging “Racerback” costume, which permitted greater freedom of movement, allowing wearers to swim faster. This inspired staff member Captain Parsons to coin the slogan ‘Speed on in your Speedos’ and the Speedo name was born in 1928.

What are the pros and cons of wearing a Speedo?

No yards of clingy wet fabric. The first time you wear trunks after switching to speedos, you will shiver. In addition to having wet legs, you have wet fabric — and let’s face it, a yard or more of fabric — clinging to everything. Speedos obviously keep your thighs out in the open, allowing the sun to do its sun-job of drying you off.

Should men wear speedos in the pool?

It’s pretty normal to wear a speedo in Europe, even mandatory at French public pools. The speedo has helped men win Olympic gold medals and gave us a reason to watch Baywatch. Still, the majority of American men tend to have mixed feelings about the speedo. In one of our recent polls, we asked men what type of swimwear they typically wear.

What do men really think about Speedos?

Still, the majority of American men tend to have mixed feelings about the speedo. In one of our recent polls, we asked men what type of swimwear they typically wear. The results were split almost fifty-fifty: 49\% of men don’t mind swim briefs, while 51\% of men prefer swim trunks.

Do Speedos dry faster than Trunks?

The first time you wear trunks after switching to speedos, you will shiver. In addition to having wet legs, you have wet fabric — and let’s face it, a yard or more of fabric — clinging to everything. Speedos obviously keep your thighs out in the open, allowing the sun to do its sun-job of drying you off. They dry faster.