"Ripped pants off" isn't a standard English idiom, but it likely refers to the common slang phrase "to rip the pants off" something (meaning to do it excessively) or, in the context of Spongebob, a literal wardrobe malfunction causing extreme embarrassment, while "ripped jeans" are a fashion trend. The specific meaning depends heavily on context, but usually involves a humorous or shocking event related to torn clothing.
As you know, there are several types of jeans for both men and women. Distressed jeans are a type of jeans that have been purposely damaged or ripped. The damage can be in the form of holes, fraying, or even fading. Distressed jeans are usually made to look like they've been worn for a long time.
The start of the "Ripped Pants" song is a small parody of the song "Be True to Your School" by the Beach Boys. The lyrics go in the "Ripped Pants" song go, "When Big Larry came 'round just to put him down...", and the Beach Boys lyrics go, "When some loud braggart tries to put me down...".
Playwright Eugene O'Neill used it in Ah, Wilderness! (1933): “I tell you, you scared the pants off him,” and Evelyn Waugh, in A Handful of Dust (1934), had a variation, “She bores my pants off.” [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see bore to death; beat the pants off.
In British slang, "pants" means rubbish, nonsense, or of poor quality, as in "This music is pants!". This stems from the British use of "pants" to mean "underpants," making phrases like "a pile of pants" or simply "pants" a derogatory term for something worthless, similar to how "it's rubbish" works in other English dialects.
In North America, Australia and South Africa, pants is the general category term, whereas trousers (sometimes slacks in Australia and North America) often refers more specifically to tailored garments with a waistband, belt-loops, and a fly-front.
Gen Z pants style is defined by oversized, loose, and comfortable silhouettes like baggy jeans, cargo pants, and relaxed-fit trousers, moving away from skinny jeans towards '90s and early 2000s vibes, often balanced with fitted tops and incorporating practical elements like utility pockets or techwear details. Key trends include wide-leg cuts, low-rise options, dance-style trousers, and tailored pants styled casually, prioritizing both comfort and a distinct, often androgynous, aesthetic.
The "two-finger rule" for pants is a simple fit test: you should be able to comfortably slide two fingers between your waistband and your stomach. It ensures the waist isn't too tight (allowing for bloating or eating) but snug enough to prevent sagging, indicating a good, comfortable fit for both jeans and trousers.
informal. used for emphasis after words like charm, scare, frighten, bore, and beat. He can charm the pants off anybody. She scared the pants off us when she phoned at 3 a.m.
Fancy the pants off means someone is attracted physically by another one.
While SpongeBob isn't officially diagnosed, his voice actor, Tom Kenny, has confirmed that many view SpongeBob as being on the autism spectrum, citing traits like his strict routines, intense focus on work, difficulty reading social cues (like Squidward's anger), and social awkwardness as key indicators, seeing this neurodivergence as his "superpower". While some traits could overlap with ADHD, SpongeBob's deep need for routine and challenges understanding emotions align more closely with autism spectrum characteristics.
It quickly became the anthem of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, propelled by a series of TikTok videos using its chorus as background music to other scenes of police brutality.
SpongeBob's sexuality is complex: creator Stephen Hillenburg described him as asexual, but Nickelodeon's Pride Month post in 2020 included SpongeBob, leading fans to embrace him as LGBTQ+, highlighting a push for asexual representation, though some see it as a gesture rather than confirmation of a gay identity, as Hillenburg viewed the characters as "pre-sexual" or asexual, not gay.
On the flip side, many Gen Zers still prefer baggier silhouettes for their comfort, gender inclusivity, and laid-back feel. If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram, you'll still see memes and debates about the “skinny jean wars,” especially when comparing Millennial vs. Gen Z fashion choices.
(informal, vulgar, idiomatic) To laugh uncontrollably. Pretty much the whole night at the comedy club was hilarious, but that encore by Taylor Tomlinson had me wetting my pants. (informal, vulgar, idiomatic) To be afraid; especially, to be extremely afraid.
very drunk or under the influence of drugs: He was so ripped, it hit him like a punch to the face.
(transitive, idiomatic) To thoroughly and decisively defeat someone, either in a physical fight or, figuratively, in a competition.
In British slang, "pants" means rubbish, nonsense, or of poor quality, as in "This music is pants!". This stems from the British use of "pants" to mean "underpants," making phrases like "a pile of pants" or simply "pants" a derogatory term for something worthless, similar to how "it's rubbish" works in other English dialects.
There's no right answer but I think having 3-5 pairs that you really love and that fit well is a pretty good benchmark to work towards.
That's because men's pant sizes are typically listed as waist size followed by inseam length (W x L), e.g., 34x32. The first number represents the width of your waistline, while the other shows the length of your inseam.
From trousers to denim, high-waisted pants in general were worn at everybody's natural waistline. If you take a look at the diagram, your natural waistline is not at your hips but it is just below or at your belly button. That is where a high-waisted pants should sit.
Gen Z ladies are questioning the necessity of a bra, with many opting to go braless. Their reasons are diverse and quite valid, as they say. A common complaint is discomfort and cost, with many finding bras to be restrictive and unnecessarily expensive.
Dr. David Simpson, a professor of neurology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, says that that tight jeans pressing down on a nerve in your thigh can cause nerve damage. The disorder is called meralgia paresthetica.
Generational differences: Gen Z perceives some popular emojis like 👍 (Thumbs Up) and 🥰 (Smiling face with hearts) as passive-aggressive, while older emojis like 😂 (Crying Laughing) are seen as outdated.