Jack Bauer's "Man" bag

Jacob · 23-06-2006, 8:03 PM

My attempts at getting the Wife to watch "24" have seriously backfired! Although she watched only 1 episode in 3 (I have to fill her in on the rest!), she really does like Jack. Most men might be concerned that their wife likes another man however I feel it's the manbag that he carries around with him that she really likes.

She often mentions it and has insisted that come Christmas, I too will be a modern day man just like Jack (minus the guns and ability to break a man's neck with a stare!)

I'm even getting comments like "i'm fed up of carrying my bag, never mind, when you get yours, you'll be able to carry my purse"

Now given the Wife's obsession with bags, I am getting a little worried that I might start liking it and will want it in different colours, sizes, more pockets, less pockets, no pockets, more shelving to store them on. Perhaps I will also start wanting matching wallets. Worse still, matching shoes.

Jack may save the world one day every year but I doubt he'll be there come December 25th.

I hope they kill off Jack's manbag in the last few episodes and maybe my Wife will associate it with death and thus not buy me one. It may however her inspire her to buy it sooner!

Does anyone else have any experience of manbags and how this ever increasing threat to men can be quashed?

Many thanks in advance!

metropolis · 23-06-2006, 8:14 PM

there is and old episode of steptoe and son where harold uses a manbag . if you can get a copy of this you can show it to your wife . this should put her off manbags.

shay0 · 23-06-2006, 8:43 PM

Manbags are just the 21st Century equivalent of a yuppies Filofax... a big no no for any self respecting bloke. Surely we have pockets to keep all our stuff in

krish · 23-06-2006, 9:01 PM

I thought Bauer carried a napsack not a manbag

Singh400 · 23-06-2006, 9:06 PM

I love Jack Bauers bag, been trying to find one myself - along with the hoodie he wears. Gonna go round scaring old people with my hoodie by jumping out of alleyways.

krish · 23-06-2006, 9:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh400

I love Jack Bauers bag, been trying to find one myself - along with the hoodie he wears...

Oh yes that hoodie which renders you invisble when secretly boarding an aeroplane (via the baggage hold)

Jacob · 23-06-2006, 9:34 PM

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Originally Posted by krish72

Oh yes that hoodie which renders you invisble when secretly boarding an aeroplane (via the baggage hold)

Maybe that's really why she wants me to have one. That way we only have to pay for one ticket when we go on holiday!

I'll have to mention that it's not an invisibility manbag. That could be my way out of this conundrum. My only problem there though is that she has watched Harry Potter and might try buying me an invisibility cloak for Christmas instead. I think i'd rather a manbag than a cloak!

I'll have to have that conversation about reality and fiction with her again!

Reign-Mack · 24-06-2006, 6:41 AM

SMH Man bags are Uber Ghey!11!! at least a filofax could appear usefull plus I think thats more like a pda now. Man bags are the new bumb bags(fanny packs).

Want a small bag to wear over the shoulder then buy a gun bag (SMG) size . or get a small back pack like a Camelbak Mule (Mil spec)

...if shes paying then get her to buy you a Crumpler manbag

Ian J · 24-06-2006, 6:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh400

I love Jack Bauers bag, been trying to find one myself -

I've been using a bag for over 30 years despite shay0's claim that they are "a big no no for any self respecting bloke". I guess that I'm just not as self respecting a bloke as he is.

Ebay is now the easiest place to source a variety of bags like that.

Chef Borjan · 24-06-2006, 7:13 AM

Like to see anyone tell Jack he isn't a self respecting bloke...

For me, anything Jack does is super cool. Man bags included. I'm not going to get one mind you, but if I did, it would be his exact one.

geeport · 24-06-2006, 8:27 AM

Loads of places in europe they are the normal thing. The last small bag I bought was a mans, got it from a department store in Germany, much better made than most ladies bags! Seen them in Italy too.

Ian J · 24-06-2006, 8:56 AM

20 years ago I moved from the South to Newcastle where attitudes were a little more old fashioned (I'm being polite) and I carried a small bag as I didn't want to stuff my suit pockets full of keys, wallets, chequebooks, lighter and cigarettes etc.

I was taken to one side by the factory foreman who had a quiet word in my ear that in the North East it was considered effeminate to carry a bag. What amused me is that this chap had no qualms about perming his hair or wearing an earring which were also womens' traditions but because the sheep hadn't yet started to carry bags en masse it was frowned upon and deemed to be a sign of homosexuality.

I also owned a restaurant in Newcastle at the same time and recall walking down Northumberland Street with my restaurant manager one evening to be met by a gang of Geordie lads looking at me and singing "We know who's a pooftah" as we walked past but completely ignoring my colleague who thought it hilarious and also happened to be gay.

24-06-2006, 9:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian J

20 years ago I moved from the South to Newcastle where attitudes were a little more old fashioned (I'm being polite) and I carried a small bag as I didn't want to stuff my suit pockets full of keys, wallets, chequebooks, lighter and cigarettes etc.

I was taken to one side by the factory foreman who had a quiet word in my ear that in the North East it was considered effeminate to carry a bag. What amused me is that this chap had no qualms about perming his hair or wearing an earring which were also womens' traditions but because the sheep hadn't yet started to carry bags en masse it was frowned upon and deemed to be a sign of homosexuality.

I also owned a restaurant in Newcastle at the same time and recall walking down Northumberland Street with my restaurant manager one evening to be met by a gang of Geordie lads looking at me and singing "We know who's a pooftah" as we walked past but completely ignoring my colleague who thought it hilarious and also happened to be gay.

Just wear "combat trousers"....

plenty pockets in them.

Sometimes "when in Rome" is the best option...

Alan_W · 24-06-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacob

She often mentions it and has insisted that come Christmas, I too will be a modern day man just like Jack I'm even getting comments like "i'm fed up of carrying my bag, never mind, when you get yours, you'll be able to carry my purse"

If she wants to turn you into Jack, have you pointed out to her the inevitable fate that befalls all of Jack's women?

I hope you do not have a daughter

Marc · 24-06-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan_W

I hope you do not have a daughter

unless she looks like Kim in 20 years time.. in which case, my number is...

shay0 · 24-06-2006, 12:59 PM

Each to ther own IanJ, I get enough stick at work cos I have a white PSP, so you can imagine what I'd get if I carried a manbag

Personally don't know any bloke that has one though and TBH can't remember the last time I saw a bloke with one. I don't watch 24 though, so maybe that's where I'm going wrong, just mixing in the wrong circles.

eviljohn2 · 24-06-2006, 2:13 PM

I carry a bag full of tools around most of the time, how would this fit into the grand scheme of things?

I certainly couldn't fit all if my stuff into my pockets.

Ian J · 24-06-2006, 2:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shay0

Each to ther own IanJ, I get enough stick at work cos I have a white PSP.

So I should think - a man of your age playing with children's toys

Singh400 · 24-06-2006, 3:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shay0

Each to ther own IanJ, I get enough stick at work cos I have a white PSP

They obviously have no taste. I applaud you!

shay0 · 24-06-2006, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian J

So I should think - a man of your age playing with children's toys

That's what comes with never growing up

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Originally Posted by Singh400

They obviously have no taste. I applaud you!

I like to think of it as jealousy, cos they all have black ones... but, thanks for the support

PaulBoy · 24-06-2006, 4:34 PM

Not knowing what the hell you were talking about as I haven't seen any of 24 Season 5 I found this on a Google Search @ Amazon.com - I love the following "review" there too ...

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For all 24 fans looking for Jack's Man Purse (a.k.a. "The Jack Pack" or "The Bauer Bag") --- THIS IS IT!!! This is the sacred satchel he casually carries around with him throughout Season 5. What's in the bag? Only Jack knows for sure but one thing is certain... he is utterly invincible when he carries with him his trusty old Bag O' Whoop Ass! It is comfortable and lightweight and ideal for carrying a laptop, cellphone or any other anti-terrorist gear like handguns and data drives because it is impervious to X-ray detection at airports and CTU security checkpoints. I wouldn't be surprised if he's carrying Tony Almeida's soul in there! The Unisex Travel Bag by Andrew Christian (Jack Bauer Signature Edition) makes for great gift giving, game show consolation prizes and all around everyday survival gear for the CTU Field Agent

... I WANT ONE

- Paul

nogg · 24-06-2006, 4:51 PM

Am I missing something here

Why is there any need for more than:

a) Keys
b) Money
c) A small mobile phone

None of these things require a male handbag.

Chef Borjan · 24-06-2006, 5:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nogg

Am I missing something here

Why is there any need for more than:

a) Keys
b) Money
c) A small mobile phone

None of these things require a male handbag.

d) Clothes
e) drinks
f) Books.

I avoided the obvious jokes about "CTU field gear" but you get the point.

Mrs AutomanUK · 24-06-2006, 6:44 PM

There was a friends episode where Rachel tried to convince Joey that a man bag would be a good idea, and he really liked the idea, but got such a roasting from the other guys that he gave it up. I can see that some bags could be seen as a little 'lady - like' but i don't see what the problem is with this jack bag since it doesn't really resemble a handbag as such, or how about a small rucksac thing. I think it is all down to how you hold it or carry it rather than what it is ! If you skip down the street swinging it back and forth, then you are asking for trouble !!

Matching man bag and shoes though.. now there is an idea that I can see taking off...

Reign-Mack · 24-06-2006, 7:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Borjan

d) Clothes
e) drinks
f) Books.

I avoided the obvious jokes about "CTU field gear" but you get the point.

g) Tampons
h) Make-Up
i) Mirror
j) shopping list
k) A-Z

PaulBoy · 24-06-2006, 8:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reign-Mack

g) Tampons
h) Make-Up
i) Mirror
j) shopping list
k) A-Z

l) 9mm
m) stick of C4
n) bandages
o) more bandages

Paul

PS - Just saw a Sky advert for Season 5 & loads of shots of the "man bag"

Chef Borjan · 24-06-2006, 10:05 PM

I still stand by my statement, that whenever you see Jack with the 'man bag', wou'd be lying to yourself if you didn't think he looked cool.

Come on.

HE'S FREAKING JACK BAUER!!

BAUER!!

24-06-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Borjan

I still stand by my statement, that whenever you see Jack with the 'man bag', wou'd be lying to yourself if you didn't think he looked cool.

Come on.

HE'S FREAKING JACK BAUER!!

BAUER!!

Jack who?

Next it will be sarongs..

Bags are for ladies...imo...

metropolis · 24-06-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Borjan

I still stand by my statement, that whenever you see Jack with the 'man bag', wou'd be lying to yourself if you didn't think he looked cool.

Come on.

HE'S FREAKING JACK BAUER!!

BAUER!!

there is nothing cool about a handbag.

would you think he was cool if he wore a bra and high heels ?

what does freaking mean ?

dunks517 · 24-06-2006, 11:07 PM

There's nowt wrong wi' a manbag! How else do you get to carry all the crap gearheads carry, for example this is what I usually carry in my Crumpler mans bag when going home at weekends:

1. Portable dvd.
2. PDA
3. Phone
4. DVDs
5. Magazines
6. cables and chargers for the above
7. food & drink

However, I have now swapped my manbag for one of those rather camp and dodgy XBox 360 bags.

The bag checkers at Bristol Airport just love me when I go through!!!

Remember it was Joey in Friends who started the whole mans bag thing.