Well, I suppose I should have expected … this. It follows logically from the voice of the neuter and a cultural elite that wishes to abolish manliness and raise men without chests — envisioning, it would seem, a nation of pansies whose favorite politicians tend to be women who hate guns or slight wisps of men who act and sometimes even look like women who hate guns.

A sample:

Manny Hose
As some companies start peddling girdle-esque, gut-compressing undershirts, a.k.a. Spanx for men, others have launched lines of pantyhose made exclusively for dudes, including Comfilon’s ActivSkin legwear. Once a garment of choice for kings and other nobles, men’s pantyhose has made a comeback in recent years because of the warmth, support and circulation enhancement they provide. And the trend is even cropping up in high fashion, Givenchy’s spring 2010 collection includes some men in tights. …

Murses
First brought to public awareness in an episode of Seinfeld in which Jerry toted what he called a “European carryall,” the conveniently shoulder-strapped bag, also known as a “man-purse,” has made a comeback in the summer’s comedic hit The Hangover. Offscreen, Louis Vuitton sells many man-bags, which share all the features of a classic not-so-masculine murse.

Go ahead. Read on about other “mancessories” such as “guyliner,” “manscara,” “mandals,” and “manpris.”

I’m proud to say that I do not own any of that crap.