Why are they called 'boy shorts' when women wear them?

[Anonymous]

Are they deliberately being confusing?

[EvilAngel114]

Because they were designed to resemble knitted boy boxers. But designed to a women's figure. Fitting rather than loose like men's.

[Atreyu]

it's like asking why hotdogs come in packs of 12 but buns come in packs of 8.

the world is fucked up that's why

[TheOtakuMaid]

yes yes they are.