Murse Matchup: FABIO!
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Fabio - On His Princely White SteedGuest blogger "The Always-Hungry Husband" here! Today, as our Head Mursenary prepares for a weekend satchel safari, it is my privilege to peruse the Submit-A-Man archives and present to you a Fantasy Four that breaks with tradition not only in its authorial composition, but also in its conspicuous lack of last names.
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen (and probably a lady again): Fabio.
Thank you Akila for suggesting Fabio to our Submit-A-Man. While he’s never been spotted with a man purse to our knowledge, it’s clear that a man of such prodigious accomplishments must have an appropriate accessory both for the carrying o;)
Fabio can melt hearts AND solder!f things, and, um, the looking of good. A metaphor, for your consideration: just as ol’ ‘sinistra e destra’ form the strong foundation of a triumphal Viking conquest-pose, so must Fabio’s manbag maintain the perfect balance of rugged masculinity and feminine sensibility that has made Fabio the undisputed king of romance.
Well, I guess, technically the title of "King of Romance" is disputed by one Englebert Humperdinck, but I don’t think this will become a dispute of or anything. Anyway – on to the show!
I’ve picked out a few man bags for Fabio:
A compact shoulder bag with compact pouches, this Billingham Hadley Shoulder Bag is a small package for a big man. Disarmingly confident and cutely rotund, this is no briefcase in disguise! Insecure men: watch out, this bag is not for you!
Matt and Nat Carton Paltrow Bag
While maybe not quite as nice as Gwyneth, this Matt and Nat Carlton Paltrow Bag is no nonsense without being all business. Plus, it’s eco-chic and vegan – perfect for Fabio and his many causes, including his allegedly rescued dogs!
An uncompromising bag; a bag that laughs in the face of danger; a bag prepared for the roughest adventure, and determined to look fabulous while on it. This Ellington Otis Elite Hollister Satchel is supple, durable, fashionable, and functional - truly an accessory to be reckoned with. Or, I guess, technically, "an accessory with which to be reckoned."
A bag so raw it demands a narrative description:
"… breathless, with a fire in her bosom like the jungle’s own heat, Shayla froze as the long grasses parted, revealing the hungry eyes of the powerful predator. Her exhaustion melted into a frozen terror – but, as the lithe hunter drew closer to her, sniffing her, circling her, she submitted herself to him entirely, at the mercy of the perfect creature before her…"
Your thoughts? And don’t worry – we’re not done with Fabio until next week’s Fantasy Four!
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Reader Comments (6)
Genius!
How could anyone NOT vote for bag #4? If there's anyone I can picture with that bag, it's Fabio. Or maybe one of the British Royal Family.
This made my day. The tags for this post are enough to keep me giggling for another 10 minutes or so.
I can't wait to get to the Fantastic Four for Fabio's make believe bag. I think the contents will surely change based on which bag is the most popular.
i voted for bag 3 because bag 4 seemed like it would compete with fabio for raw sexuality...and let's be honest, fabio would never make a decision that would take away from his own glory.
i can't way for the fantasy four! i can't lie...i've already spent a lot of time thinking about what he would have in his manpurse!
I am torn between Bags 3 and 4. Maybe I like Bag 3 for myself. I can't imagine Fabs in anything but Bag 4. And--c'mon--you can't find any pictures of Fabio wearing a murse? Not even a saddlebag flung over his shoulder as he climbs off his horse while he reaches for his swooning woman. I'm not talking about a romance novel cover; that sort of thing happens to him every day. Those are the perks of being an actor-slash-model, and not the other way around.