Last week, mariah_lovely wrote in and gave us a great idea. So, from now on, we will be posting suggested music to listen to while reading the discussion. Good call. Also, today, I will be teaming up with my next-door neighbour of fourteen years. She’s a ballerina, so I figured she would know a fair bit more about leotards than I do. Emma keeps telling me I’m a weenie, but I think I better do this, lest we recreate another incident like the “hair extensions” post. Also, she always calls me a weenie, so what else is new?
Suggested music: Single Ladies - Beyoncé
dean_is_a_hottie asks: What’s the difference between a leotard and a unitard?
Dean: I have no idea. Fiona?
Fiona: Leotards are just like bodysuits, but unitards are kind of a whole body dealio. They go from wrists to ankles, usually. Nothing special, really. My dad combines all of them into one word and makes a kind of “bodytard” hybrid.
kool_cat asks: Who even came up with the leotard? And why? It seems pointless.
Emma: I actually know the answer to this question because I did a French project on this guy once. Don’t ask, my French teacher’s a sadist. Jules Léotard invented the leotard, hence its name. He developed the leotard because he was an acrobat and they wear spandex-esque clothing. He also invented the trapeze, so I guess we have him to thank for this super fit, acrobatic type people you see at the circus. You know, when you’re not being horrified by the clowns.
Pretty_Princess writes: They sell bodysuits at American Apparel. Like people actually wear those.
Dean: Well, I suppose it’s not a totally useless product to sell. I mean, dancers and gymnasts probably own a lot of bodysuits.
Fiona: No, she’s right. Who buys a bodysuit that they’re not going to use for some sort of physical activity? Plus, a lot of them are made of mesh and/or lace. And don’t have full bums. Why is that necessary?
hottie_with_a_body asks: Can I date Emma? Or is she with Dean? He seems lame. She could do better. I’m better.
Emma: Flattering. And good Lord. No, I am not dating Dean. And yes, he’s a little lame, but I probably won’t ever date you either. I know, it’ll hard to get over me, but I’m sure you’ll manage.
dean_is_a_hottie writes: While we’re on the topic, can I date Dean? And he is not lame. He’s super cool. And cute.
Dean: I’m blushing.
Fiona: He’s not lying. He really is.
redwarrior writes: You are SO LAME. Why do you still have this stupid website?
Emma: Oh God, how’d you get back in here? Dean! We need to screen better! Crap has slipped through the cracks again. Also, he’s reverted to using caps lock again.
lil_dilemma writes: I’m thinking of buying a leotard to wear under skirts. Should I get the solid black one or the leopard print one with a scoop back?
Dean: Uh…
Fiona: I strongly suggest that you buy neither. Plus, they probably don’t have full bums. Are you prepared for that?
cutie_pie asks: Could you use a leotard as a swimsuit?
Emma: Yes, but you could also wrap yourself in cellophane and call that a swimsuit, so I think it’s a moot point.
Emma has now stopped making sense, so I’m going to stop it here. A big thanks to my friend Fiona!
Questions? E-mail us at deanandemmapluscrew@gmail.com. The next topic is ponchos.
