This is something I've seen referenced a lot on American shows like the Simpsons, but I've never met anyone to whom this has happened. Is it really that common? Are your zippers different?
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Never heard of it either. Only way I can see it happening is if someone was really drunk.
As an American, I've never done it or known anyone who had admitted to it.
I wonder if wearing your pants on your hips or waist makes a difference. Maybe it's more likely to happen to smaller penises. Or maybe it's a puritan holdover, like, "gotta put my penis away as fast as possible."
It's apparently common enough that the military has a specific tool in basic training med-whatevers for cutting off the zipper.
I honestly never even conceived of the notion until I read that fact as a young adult.
I also noticed in american media that people only open the zipper to take a piss, but not the button - maybe that's the difference?
How the hell'd you get the beans above the frank?!
Frank and beans!
Do you not put your penis away in your underwear or boxers before zipping? How does this happen?
I don't think Americans wear underwear
Where you're a kid and rushing for an event
0/10 do not recommend
We've got a bleeder!
Dowvoted for American hubris.
9.5/10 don't reach the zipper.
The only thing worse is slamming your dick in a car door. Double if you're tumescent.