The Bare Necessities Trivia Quiz

Answer: Temple garments

Temple garments are two-piece for both men and women. They cover from just above the knee to the waist and from the shoulder to the waist. They are short- sleeved. They are usually white in color and have sacred symbols embroidered on them. If necessary, due to military needs, sand-colored garments may be purchased. T-shirts of other military colors may be submitted for the symbolic markings to be added.

The garments are to be worn day and night and may only be removed for certain activities (ie. swimming).

Answer: Victoria's Secret

Roy Raymond started Victoria's Secret in 1977. Based in San Francisco, the idea came about due to Mr. Raymond's discomfort in buying his wife's lingerie in department stores. After 5 years of operation, Mr. Raymond decided to sell the company to "The Limited".

Unfortunately, Mr. Raymond's next business venture was not a success and he ended his life in 1993 by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. In 2007, a star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It represents the Victoria's Secret Angels and was the first trademark awarded a star.

Answer: Long johns/handles

Long johns are made from two-ply fabric. They are two-piece. The bottoms go from the waist to the ankle and the tops have long sleeves. Originally they were only available in white and were primarily made for men. Today they come in various patterns and colors and are available for women and children as well.

Answer: Going commando

Going commando is not without risks. Chaffing can occur from rough outer clothing such as jeans. Some women have become victims of photographers who take pictures or videos from below the hem of their skirt or dress. It is called "up skirting".

Answer: BVD

The company was named BVD which represents Bradley, Voorhees & Day. The underwear they created is still referred to as BVDs. In the beginning, they manufactured bustles for women. When Atlas purchased the company, they branched out to include production of swimsuits for men, women and children.

In 1951, the company was purchased by Superior Mills. Fruit of the Loom purchased BVD in 1976 and as of April 2002, Berkshire Hathaway purchased Fruit of the Loom. BVD was the first company to package underwear in plastic bags.

Answer: Joe Boxer

Joe Boxer was started with a mere $1,000. It grew to $10,000,000. Mr. Graham's title was Chief Underwear Officer. In 1988, Mr. Graham purchased an additional title. It was "Lord of Balls" and was purchased from the Manorial Society of Great Britain.

He paid $4,000 for this title. Unfortunately, in 2001, Mr. Graham was faced with massive debt. That was when Windsong Allegiance bought Joe Boxer. Windsong made a deal with K-Mart to sell Joe Boxer items. The product line now ranges from underwear to sheets to watches to shower curtains.

Answer: Loincloth

The loincloth fabric was made of leather, wool, linen or silk. What type a man wore was based upon his class as only the rich could have afforded silk. There were various styles of loincloth. They ranged from a simple length of material which was tied at the waist after the cloth was placed between the legs to ones which were wrapped around the waist several times and were fastened with a girdle.

Answer: Corsets

Corsets contained stays which were made of whale bone or metal. They were used to stiffen the corset. There were laces in the back which were used to achieve an hour glass type of figure. In the 1880s, a movement called the "Dress Reform" was begun to stop tight lacing as it was causing damage to the inner organs and bones of women.

In the 1930s, the usage of more flexible materials caused the whale bone and steel to no longer be placed in corsets.

Answer: Bustle

The height of bustle usage was reached in the latter 1880s. However, by the 1890s, it had gone out of fashion. Often bustles were worn as a way to keep the back of a long skirt from dragging on the ground. It was, typically, a Victorian fashion.

Answer: Union suit

The sleeves of the union suit extended to the wrists. The legs of the garment were down to the ankles. It also had a buttoned flap for easy access in using the toilet. The flap was called either a "fireman's flap" or an "access hatch" or a "drop seat". The union suit is considered to be the forerunner of long johns.