I’m not a big hanger guy. I’m really not. But, some hangers simply outperform the others… and their story needs to be told. So today, I would like to publicly celebrate “The 2” pant hangers. I nickname this item “the 2” for purely visual reasons. As opposed to standard hangers, these beautiful time-savers provide easy access to your trousers via one open-ended side, leaving the shape of the hanger resembling a number two. Don’t let the name fool you, however. In my books, this culture-altering hanger is absolutely numero uno.
It would come as no surprise to learn that many of you are skeptical, and perhaps even scoffing, at this post. But, my guess is the scoffers are also those who have never experienced the metal and vinyl brilliance of “the 2.” I can say this with confidence: You will scoff no more if you throw down the extra few bucks to pick up a few of these closet champions.
It will make getting ready for work and coming home at the end of the day less stressful and more efficient. If your experience mirrors my experience, your hanger-to-legs time average (and, on the flip-side, your legs-to-hanger time averages) will be slashed in half. I will provide this warning, however. After your purchases (just make the investment and buy a handful), you will quickly loathe the fact that you spent the majority of your life without “the 2.” But, apart from self-loathing, you have nothing less to lose.
It is time to demand excellence in our britches’ storage. Our khakis, chinos, dress slacks and corduroys deserve nothing less. Join me in kicking the cheap plastic hangers and dry cleaner throwaways to the curb.
(Chris)
I see your point Christ but I would argue that my “take ’em off, throw ’em on the floor, pick ’em up and wear them again,” is far more efficient than “the 2.”
But hey, my wife would probably love it if I’d hang them on anything… 1, 2 or chair.
I agree!
It is what we use too ‘2’! Never had a name for them though, but now I do 🙂
a couple of things: a. i think it also resembles a duck (am i seeing things?) b. not gona lie, i am a huge fan of the free hangers that i get from my dry cleaners! (by huge fan i mean they are ‘free’ and i have probably a hundred of them in my closet). c. you’ve done enough to whet my appetite, are these available at my local ikea?
here! here! how refreshing . . . a passionate blog about hangers — thanks for ‘straightening’ us out!
I have recovered from an unfortunate misreading of the first sentence of the last paragraph of this post. After assuring myself that you were not a misogynist and made Alli fastidiously organize your closets, I am now planning on buying some of these miracle hangers for my pantsuits that I will no doubt be wearing at our class next week.
Sarah & Carlos: You will not be disappointed. (and Sarah, glad you figured out that last paragraph!)
Kirk: Your method absolutely certainly beats “the 2” in terms of efficiency. Not sure how that method handles wrinkles, however.