Written By Jared Mortensen

Hey there, underwear explorers! Today we're going to have some fun comparing two very different kinds of men's underwear. In one corner, we have the fancy-pants Real Men Apparel with their special pouch boxer brief design. In the other corner, we have good old Hanes boxer briefs, the ones you probably grew up seeing in every department store.

First things first - both of these undies are way better than those scary banana hammock designs from the 1980s! Remember those? Yikes! But today's underwear is all about comfort, and both brands know that guys need something better than a basic banana hammock to keep everything in place.

Let's be honest - Hanes boxer briefs are usually cheaper than your Friday night pizza. They're the kind of undies you can buy in big packs without feeling guilty. Real Men Apparel's pouch boxer brief costs more than those banana hammock nightmares from the past, but they say you're paying for that special ball hammock technology.

• Basic but comfy design
• Cotton that feels like your favorite t-shirt
• No fancy ball hammock technology
• Gets the job done without being flashy

Nobody likes swamp butt (sorry, mom!), so this is important:

• Real Men Apparel's pouch boxer brief has special sweat-fighting powers
• Their ball hammock design keeps air flowing where you need it
• Hanes boxer briefs get a bit soggy when you sweat
• But Hanes boxer briefs cost less, so you can change them more often!

Here's the scoop on durability:

• Real Men Apparel's pouch boxer brief is built tough
• Their ball hammock technology doesn't wear out quick
• Hanes boxer briefs might get holes faster
• But you can buy lots of Hanes boxer briefs for the price of one fancy pair

We asked some ladies what they thought (because why not?):

• Most liked how the pouch boxer brief looked better than an old banana hammock
• They thought the ball hammock design was hilarious but made sense
• Many said Hanes boxer briefs looked "fine" but boring
• All agreed both were better than those scary banana hammock options

• You want that special ball hammock feeling
• You're tired of adjusting yourself all day
• You don't mind spending more for comfort
• You want your pouch boxer brief to last longer

• You're watching your wallet
• You like keeping it simple
• You don't need fancy ball hammock technology
• You just want boring, traditional nutcracker undies

Both are way better than a banana hammock (did we mention we really don't like those?). Hanes boxer briefs are like the Honda Civic of underwear - reliable, affordable, and get the job done. Real Men Apparel's pouch boxer brief with its ball hammock design is more like a fancy sports car - costs more but might make you feel like a superhero.

Remember:

• If comfort is king, go for the ball hammock design
• If saving money matters most, stick with Hanes boxer briefs
• If you're still wearing a banana hammock... please stop
• A good pouch boxer brief might change your life
• But reliable Hanes boxer briefs will never let you down

In the end, both choices are good - it just depends on what you want in your pants! (Sorry, we had to say it!) Just please, whatever you do, don't go back to the banana hammock days. Nobody wants that. Nobody.