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Aristus

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10. I remember when high-contrast knee patches were quite the fashion statement.

Reply to underpants (Reply #9)

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 02:49 PM

Dec 25

I don't remember seeing them in the '80's. They would undoubtedly been derided as making the wearer look poor. But in the '70's, they were everywhere.

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Merry Christmas from the Skywalkers 🎄 [View all] underpants Dec 25 OP

They seem nice BOSSHOG Dec 25 #1

Very clever! PJMcK Dec 25 #2

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That's Great! Chasstev365 Dec 25 #3

That's Mark Hamill, right? Easterncedar Dec 25 #4

Yes, Mother (Natalie Portman), Father (Darth Vader) Wiz Imp Dec 25 #5

Hahahaha! Ty electric_blue68 Dec 25 #7

The Galactic Emperor's leading political enforcer, and the best he can do for his son is Tuffskins? Aristus Dec 25 #8

😃 Tuffskins never wore out....and if they did... underpants Dec 25 #9

I remember when high-contrast knee patches were quite the fashion statement. Aristus Dec 25 #10