Friday, November 12, 2010

Can anyone explain a mac?

What is the point of a mac (short for macintosh)? I mean the garment, not the computer. I understand it is something like a raincoat but more formal looking, single or double-breasted, usually with a belt. It might be "shower proof", but if the mac doesnt have a hood to keep the rain off one's head, what is the point in wearing it at all? A hood-free mac will not do much to keep clothes dry, because the rain will most certainly drip down your hair and face and neck and wet whatever you're wearing. So why bother with a mac? Is it just a meaningless fashion statement? Or is it some kind of a British tradition, for who knows what arcane reason?

5 comments:

Radi said...

's what's called a trench coat here. And Iluuuuuuuuuurve mine, so lay off!

Anonymous said...

it's what bald men wear. didn't you know? ;)

Shammi said...

Radi: Fine, but what good IS it? :)

V: Why bald men? What am I missing?

Anu said...

Don't know what's the use of a Computer Mac either...

Srivalli said...

Shyam, this is great!..LOL..