First Emo haircuts came under fire, now it’s skinny jeans. According to Dr. Karen Boyle from Greater Baltimore Medical Center, tight jeans can press on a nerve in your thigh causing numbness, tingling and even pain. This is an actual disorder called Miralsha Parasthetica, and if left untreated can cause permanent nerve damage. You can avoid problems by getting skinny jeans that are a size larger or have a little bit of stretch to them. And, for guys, skinny jeans pose the additional problem of keeping your testes too toasty which lowers your sperm count—so, I guess the solution there is go pantsless?

(ABC via Gizmodo)

When a product doesn’t exist, what else can a geek do but make it? Productiveslacker wanted R2-D2 shorts; so she just painted them. Even though I dislike shorts, I have to say these look fantastic.

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They might not be made of armor that will protect you when the Reapers invade, but damn are you going look good trying to survive in the aftermath. Handmade by Alexandra Threw in her Etsy shop, these Mass Effect inspired leggings with an orange stripe down one leg and the N7 logo on the other are sure to make every gamer smile.

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Product Page ($75 via Kotaku)

The hot, summer weather is almost here for many of us. Soon you will be hitting the beach or the pool, and you should be doing it in a pair of these Captain America board shorts. Use your powers to rid the beach of fat guys in Speedos and save summer for everyone.

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A woman wearing superhero boy shorts is irresistible. That having been said, check out these new Batman and Wonder Woman versions from ’80s Tees.

The Wonder Woman version is pictured after the break.

Product Page: Batman / Wonder Woman ($30)

Hopefully, these iPad covers made from Bernie Madoff’s pants will do a better job of protecting your investment than Madoff did when he was wearing them.

The covers were created by iPad cover manufacturer Frederick James using summer pants acquired from Bernie Madoff’s beach home in the Hamptons as part of an auction conducted last year by the U.S. Marshals Service.

The sleeves were originally selling for $250, but available stock quickly sold through. Frederick James does note that some covers might turn up from cancellations, so keep your eyes peeled. Otherwise you’ll have to try and get an alternate version made using his current wardrobe, though they only come in black and white striped versions with inmate numbers.

Product Page (Sold Out via Wired)

If I won the lotto, the first thing I would do is tear off my pants and throw them in the garbage. Then I would buy a cape.

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The whole Wonder Woman pants issue continues to rage on, stoked by the two final covers of Justice League #1. As you will see in the image below, they feature Wonder Woman with and without pants.

That makes Mario Pieda’s photoshop above all that more amusing. It turns the tables and re-imagines all of the other Justice League members without pants.

(via Comics Alliance)

Hello Kitty irritates me, but there’s no denying that these pants are cute as hell. Unfortunately, if you want a pair for your kid (or yourself, just admit it) you’ll have to learn how to knit. The pattern is the only thing up for sale.

Don’t be too disappointed if you lack the skills. Sanrio has never been one to turn down an opportunity to make a little money, so there’s hope that an official version could come out some day.

Product Page ($7 FPK via Craft)

Konami has partnered with musterbrand LLC to develop a clothing line for men based on the 2010 PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker .

The line will include coats, sweatshirts, pants, t-shirts and hats inspired by characters in the game.

Expect the clothes to be available online in North America starting on April 11th with new items being released on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Check out the rest of the lineup after after the break.

(Konami and Gamefreaks)