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Michael Phelps Dresses... Up?

Posted by Brian Fairbanks

 

At least Michael Phelps doesn't exaggerate his athletic prowess.

It seems our very own swimming sensation is trying to steal some thunder from Germany's Olympians, Amanda Beard, and those twin hotties from Brazil with his very own decent exposure...

Of course, Phelps didn't pose for Playboy or any other publication. He certainly wasn't trying to perform a nude shoot for us, but that's basically what he did with the above swimwear "modeling." The below photo is just begging for a Caption This, so have at it...

Thanks to "profrobert" for the tip. We'll let him have the last word:

He wears it *up*?  I know about "dressing left" and "dressing right," but "dressing up"?  That looks so . . . uncomfortable.

Well, it could be a boner...

Photos via Mokers.org.

 

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Posted Aug 15 2008, 03:02 PM
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Mandy said:

Finally. After all those unfortunate wardrobe malfuctions for the ladies and their nipples...

Tit for...um...dick.

August 15, 2008 3:28 PM

biff said:

It's more aerodynamic in the up position.

August 15, 2008 3:35 PM

grimnir said:

Not only does wearing it "up" reduce drag and water resistance, it provides lateral stability much like a boat's keel.

August 15, 2008 3:37 PM

eurrapanzy said:

wouldn't want it to the side so you drift into other people's lanes.

unless they're hot.

August 15, 2008 7:20 PM

A said:

Dude...  if you pull that swimsuit on, everything's bound to be pulled "up" with it.

August 16, 2008 1:58 AM

bobb88 said:

Have you seen what the track guys wear? This is almost modest in comparison.

August 18, 2008 12:49 PM

caitlin said:

do you think he wore "it" that way on purpose, maybe to draw attention to himself? Or do you think it's just the way it goes with the swimsuit?

September 12, 2008 9:38 PM

About Brian Fairbanks

Brian Fairbanks, the Senior National Political Correspondent for Nerve, is a filmmaker living in Brooklyn or New Orleans, depending on the season. He is a heavily-armed advocate of gun control.

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Emily Farris writes about culture and food for numerous publications and websites you've probably never heard of, including her own blog eefers. Her first cookbook will be published in fall 2008. Emily lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her cat, but just one . . . so far.

Brian Fairbanks is a filmmaker living in the wilds of Brooklyn. He previously wrote for the Hartford Courant and Gawker. He won the Williamsburg Spelling Bee once. He loves cats, women with guns, and burning books.

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