Well here we thought all those photos of Aussie beefcake with their Speedos riding up their asses were just a reason for them to show off their tanned, smooth, bubble bums. No! There's a legitimate reason a trip to Manly Beach involves a free peep show.
It's to prevent surf boat rowers' butts from chafing against their swimwear as they paddle for the win. An unnamed source (who we'll believe) on this blog explains:
In fact, they utilize true "sliding seats", that is, they use their bare bum cheeks, with their Speedoes pulled up, to slide on the fibre glass or polished wooden seat with the aid of seawater. This is the only rowing method possible for punching through waves and going airborne.
Sounds pretty legit to our unathletic minds. We'd have bought it if they could have told us bare bum cheeks help increase aerodynamic speed. Any excuse for naked man ass is good enough!
· Bare Aussie Butt Cheeks (maletanlines.blogspot.com)