And then, inexplicably, wrestling in them. In order to better portray a hip-hop wrestler, Cena started wearing jorts to the ring. He invented a character who rapped on his way to the ring, insulting his opponent’s sexual prowess, parentage or horrible breath.
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Cena is a major movie star now, but back in 2002, he was a pro wrestler hoping to make a name for himself in a difficult business. He might not have invented the baggy jean shorts and jersey look, but, like the Tony Yayo Dance, he ended up becoming synonymous with it. In a city known for flipping the switch and letting the void do its thing, embracing darkness in your closet might be the sartorial special time you’ve been looking for. Image An all-black wardrobe is the detox for L.A. Jorts were something I could reasonably wear during junior high, which is exactly the time in pop culture when they were most socially acceptable. In the wild, jorts look tacky and cheap - something better left to Miller Lite-soaked lakeside barbecues or a vacation episode of “Vanderpump Rules” on which James calls Tom Schwartz “grandpa.” I can’t imagine ever owning another pair myself. They always seem to find themselves back on the runway eventually, simulating a middle finger to the gods of couture and good taste. And yet their appeal remains somewhat of a mystery. They take a staple material for clothing, denim, known for its durability and utility - Gold Rush prospectors needed pants that could withstand a day spent on one’s knees pawing through the mud looking for buried treasure - and expose its insides. There’s something inherently rebellious about jorts because they transmogrify jeans, making them skimpier, sexier and, in some cases, snugger. Who jorts have been claimed by - punk rockers, pop stars and rappers, the squarest middle-aged men on weekends - is simply the narrative sewn on top of the real narrative. A Frankenstein object hacked and trimmed to serve a new purpose. Jorts are not what they seem: jeans cut down into shorts. Check out the whole issue - the “New York” issue, if you’re reading between the lines - here.
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This story is part of “Discourse,” a fresh look at the dire state of the bicoastal conversation - free from corniness and cliches. (neonhoney / Los Angeles Times Getty Images)
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