Britches

"Britches" is one of my favorite words. Etymologically speaking, "britches" is related to the word "breeches," which hardly has the same comic appeal. Britches, in my opinion, is a word that should be used when describing virtually every kind of trouser. On the catwalk in Milan, for example, a model might be sporting "fancy britches" made by Dolce and Gabbana. On Christmas Day, many folks prefer to wear their "eating britches," a form of garment often defined by the setting of the Christmas meal. During Oktoberfest, some men wear "leather britches," which are known in some circles as lederhosen. As one can see, the word "britches" is not simply a word for the bucolic crowd. It is a word for everyone.

Yes, this is a Texas blog, and I highlight the work of Texas musicians, but I could not help posting "Britches" by Elvis the Pelvis from Tupelo, Mississippi this evening. So here is the Texas tie-in. Early in his career, Elvis not only played in big cities like Dallas and Houston, he also played in smaller towns such as Fredericksburg, Alpine, Gainesville, Sweetwater, and Paris.