Guys, do us a favor: put a shirt on

I think it's safe to observe that we've all noticed summer is finally here. It's not only because of the higher temperatures or the outdoor cafes; it's not due to the backyard blooms, the road construction and the constant sound of lawn movers. Nope, summer means a display of shirtless male bodies - all around us!

You can see them biking, jogging, walking and sometimes even enjoying the above mentioned outdoor cafes. Please answer me this: Why do men think it's OK for them to parade all around town with nothing on but a pair of boxer shorts? Is it the size of their stomachs that all of a sudden can't fit into a shirt? Or is it the size of their love handles that need constant ventilation? It cannot possibly be the lack of breasts, because, trust me, most of these men actually have them. I can see them jiggle as they jog. As a matter of fact I've seen quite a few above mentioned jiggling males with naked torsos. Please spare us.

I will leave the gross factor out of the equation here and just try and concentrate on the mere etiquette. You're not the only one feeling the heat. We all do. Yet, somehow we manage to dress suitably before going out in public. Please give a good example to your kids and save the rest of us the trouble of constant shushing our kids when they make fun of you. Shirts are appreciated.

Yvonne Chauvin

Des Plaines