I remember when I was in my teens and 20s nervously cruising the store before going into "the baby aisle". I would go early in the morning when the store of my choice opened for business for the day.
I would be so nervous when I found my treasure--Gerber toddler size plastic pants in a 3-pack. They still fit me, and I would often "pad out" my purchase with other things I may or may not have needed. When I bought diapers, same thing.
When it came time to go to the checkout stand, I would lay my purchases down, and would often choose a lady checker. I felt embarrassed, but I certainly didn't want some guy giving me the stink eye. That just would not have worked for me, and I would rather have a lady checker to give me more of that thrill.
One time I remember, and after traveling to a different city to make my purchase (this was common for me), a cute girl check out girl rang up my purchases. She rang up the two 3-packs of plastic pants I was going to purchase, and commented "are you sure these are going to fit you?" I must have turned beet red, and my hands were shaking when I handed her the money. I made some comment that I was buying these for my cousin's kid, but I could tell she didn't buy that story. Still, what a thrill!
I made haste to the exit after paying, and felt that excellent rush of adrenaline upon going to my truck and knowing I was going to go home and have some fun trying them on.
That "rush" was a big part of the whole process. As I got older, I became more jaded, and didn't think much of buying diapers, plastic pants, and even ladies panties all in the same purchase. Sometimes the check out person would make a comment. One time was: "those aren't for you, are they?" referring to some panties I was buying along with some plastic pants. I told her loud and proud: "So what if they are?" She made a comment that that wasn't right, but I figured so what?
So many stories, so little time. And ah, the good old days!!
Bring back the old PVC vinyl plastic pants and plastic-backed disposable diapers! Yay!
Cheers!
