We at the Pants Institute are dedicated to education of the public on the many contributions that Pants have made to our culture and society. In our previous monographs, we have been pleased to share with you in-depth discussions of great works of Classic Pants Literature as well as more popular media, such as critical analyses of the genre of Pants Horror Cinema. Our next installation of this ongoing series of Great Seriousness and Importance delves into the pants classics of the stage:
Pants of a Salesman
A middle-aged man discovers that his pants are both terribly unflattering and decades out of fashion.
Waiting for Pants
A story of time wasted away in the laundromat when the dryer cycle is unbearably slow.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Wear Pants
Two men hang out at the laundromat playing quarters while waiting for Hamlet to finish his laundry.
Pants on a Hot Tin Roof
When a family’s dryer is broken, they consider laying their laundry out on the roof to dry.
A Raisin in the Pants
A legal drama about the status of a raisin left in a pocket on laundry day.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Pants?
An inebriated couple exchange verbal barbs as they sort through their dirty laundry.
The Importance of Wearing Pants
Two young men practice deception by frequently changing their pants.
Oedipus Pants
The story of a man’s unholy love for his mother’s pants.
Barefoot in the Pants
A newlywed couple find how hard it is to put on pants when you are already wearing shoes.
A Doll’s Pants
A marriage falls apart when a woman discovers what a small pants size her husband really wears.
The Pants of Dorian Gray
A young man’s pants increasingly show the stains of his escapades.
The Pants Menagerie
The story of a blogger who writes obsessively about pants.
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Thanks to Painted Maypole, thespian and pantsblogger extraordinaire, whose recent flurry of pants posts has given me the much needed kick in the pants to get back to pantsblogging. Thanks also to John, who suggested the addition of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Wear Pants.
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Painted Maypole // June 18, 2009 at 11:36 pm |
Brilliant!! All classics, indeed.
But I must argue for the inclusion of
Our Pants
A seemingly simple drama abouta day in the life of pants,exposing the frays and patches that make up a seemingly ordinary life.
Painted Maypole // June 18, 2009 at 11:39 pm |
or how about
12 Angry Pants
A dozen Pants debate who is to blame for the fact that they are ignored in the back of the closet.
fairstar // June 19, 2009 at 2:58 am |
Pants and Prejudice
A meddling mother tries to marry off her four daughters, in the hopes that they will continue to be able to afford pants.
Sally // June 19, 2009 at 9:54 am |
You left out many of Shakespants’ best works, such as Much Ado About Pants, The Taming of the Pants, The Pants of Errors, All’s Pants That Ends Pants, and The Winter’s Pants.
girlgriot // June 19, 2009 at 10:36 am |
Ah yes, quite the distinguished list!
And then there are the modern classics:
Six Degrees of Pants
– a complex social drama that illustrates how six pairs of pants connect us all
American Pants
– David Mamet’s drama about four men conspiring to steal a wealthy man’s pants
CityGirl // June 19, 2009 at 10:39 am |
“Pants on a Hot Tin Roof” is genius.
Perhaps the next installment can cover modern romantic classics?
You’ve Got Pants
Pretty (Hot) Pants
When Pants Met Sally
Pants-less in Seattle
Saying of the Day: A Fool and his Pants are Soon Parted.
magpie // June 19, 2009 at 1:53 pm |
West Side Pants
About the gang warfare that ensues when someone wears the wrong pants.
Sally // June 19, 2009 at 3:42 pm |
Oops! Shouldn’t have posted before looking at Painted Maypole’s blog!
alejna // June 19, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
Painted-
The Pants Institute always welcomes your pants contributions.
fairstar-
How could I have missed Pants and Prejudice in my literature post?
Sally-
It’s always good to get into the pants. (But I am glad you went and had a look at Painted Maypole’s posts!)
girlgriot-
Excellent additions. The Pants Institute may have a job opening for you.
citygirl-
The Pants Institute will take your suggestions under consideration. We especially like “You’ve Got Pants.” Girl, you’ve got pants!
magpie-
We will keep that in mind for our Musical Pants edition.
Sally-
As a wise woman once said, All’s Pants That Ends Pants.
azahar // June 20, 2009 at 1:24 am |
Inspired! And good for a smile & a laugh this morning – thanks!
Mark // June 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm |
Ah yes. I once played Vladimir in an avant garde production of Waiting for Pants, So? For some reason, the (Scottish) director felt the crushing ennui would best come across if the entire cast wore kilts.
YTSL // June 20, 2009 at 8:31 pm |
Speaking of Pants, Alejna, did you know there actually is a book entitled A Brief History of Pants?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brief-History-Pants-Kjartan-Poskitt/dp/0439953987
(Though considering the “brief” mention, it’s about British rather than American pants!)
Kyla // June 21, 2009 at 1:56 pm |
I am quite fond of pants blogging.
Kimberly // June 22, 2009 at 7:33 pm |
Love this.
How about The Scarlet Pants?
A pair of bright red pants suffers public humiliation.
alejna // June 22, 2009 at 8:59 pm |
az-
I’m glad that my pants made you smile!
Mark-
Hmmm…Kilts. That is an unusual (and very amusing) interpretation.
YTSL-
I hadn’t heard of that book. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
Kyla-
You should try it on yourself! Your blog would look great in pants.
Kimberly-
A fine addition. Red pants are often treated poorly.
Mme. Meow // June 23, 2009 at 8:21 am |
How about a musical theater selection, like “Guys and Pants”? It’s about guys gambling and finding salvation within their trousers.
alejna // June 24, 2009 at 9:28 am |
Mme. Meow-
Heh. I think too many guys look for salvation in their trousers.
onthecurb // June 29, 2009 at 10:49 am |
Ha! Thanks for the laugh this morning. I can’t decide which is my favorite…A Raisin in the Pants or Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Pants? Hilarious.
A Raisin in the Pants…that’ll linger with me all day. Thanks.