If you grew up in the 1970s, then you know there were a lot of trends back then that would be laughed at today. One of those trends was men wearing short shorts. And while you might cover your eyes in terror now, back then it was the cool thing to do.

Here are some photos of men in the 70s wearing their tiny shorts for all to see.

1. The tiniest of shorts

This gentleman has no shame as he wears his tiny shorts out in public. He even has his young daughter by his side, though this photo was probably an embarrassment to her when she got older.

2. Jean fashion

Nothing like a pair of cut-off jean shorts to wear outside on a hot summer day. The best thing about jean shorts was the fact that they made use of something which today might normally be thrown away when wore out.

3. That 70s dad look

This dad has the complete look going. A pair of shorts, some knee-high socks, and some dress shoes. Throw in a collared shirt and he is ready to go. The look goes with the décor too.

4. Competing shorts

Here is a couple who seem they are trying to compete with each other for the shortest shorts. By the looks of it, the man seems to be winning the battle.

5. Bike ride

There’s nothing like riding in a bicycle seat with your dad’s short-covered butt in your face. Throw in a beard and a trucker’s hat and it’s a perfect day out with good old dad.

6. Karaoke night

What goes great with karaoke? Short shorts. This guy has the whole Roger Daltrey “Tommy’ Look going for him. Pinball wizard indeed.

7. Working it

Here’s a dad who has found the perfect way to be free and easy when working out. Throw on some tiny shorts and you are good to stretch it out.

8. Shorts and a puppy

This man is literally only wearing shorts while carrying around a small puppy. It looks like the puppy is covering more than his shorts too.

9. Beachwear

Laugh all you want, but short shorts seem like the perfect thing to wear when down at the beach on a hot day. Throw in some calf-high socks and a pair of tennis shoes and you are good to go.

10. The good old 70s

The 70s were great, especially if you were into the whole hippie scene. That was the time when the shorts were short and the people tended to stay in a “high” state of mind.

11. Stretch it out

One thing that tiny shorts allowed for was for people to get the most out of their stretching. It is almost as if there was nothing there at all, and they covered up just enough for you to be legal while doing so out in public.

12. Mullets

Not only were tiny shorts trendy, but the mullet was also a thing. All business in the front and party in the back.

13. Beer bros.

This picture represents a lot of what the 70s were about. Hanging out with your friends while drinking and relaxing in some tiny shorts. You also had to wear the obligatory trucker’s hat, and it was a plus if you had a custom van to ride around in.

14. A day at the beach

Tiny shorts were also the appropriate dress for hanging out at the beach. Doubly so if you were a surfer dude on the west coast.

15. Tiny shorts and a smoke

Few things say the 1970s like a quick smoke after playing sports, never mind that smoking is bad for you. Back then, even doctors smoked. So, it wasn’t all that uncommon.

16. Drinking a cold one

In addition to tiny shorts, Pontiac Tran-Ams were all the rage back in the 1970s. There was nothing like knocking back a cold one and then driving your hot rod down to the lake.

17. Buffed

Walking around half-naked was always made better when your body was buffed out to the max. No shame in showing off a body like this, and it even made the shorts seem that much more of a fashion statement.

18. Golf swing

Golfing has been around for a long time, especially short shorts. Combining the two was a given, though, some might argue if it was appropriate distraction-free golf attire while playing the links.

19. Full head of hair

Here is your typical 70s male complete with tiny shorts, porn stache, and luxurious curly hair. He also has a nice car to finish off the look.

20. Down under

Even professionals got on board with the tiny short craze. These police officers actually are from Australia and have no qualms about showing off their hairy, man legs.

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Source: Reddit – r/OldSchoolCool, Vintage Everyday, Reddit – r/imagesofthe1970s