There are two major problems with saying the US is not speedo savvy.
The first is that is like making a blanket statement about all of Europe. The attitudes and habits of the different areas of the US vary greatly. The areas around the major cities have a whole different way of life than say the farmers in Nebraska. The areas in and around big cities are entirely different that those of small rural farm or cattle communities. Hell, the difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco is unbelievable. Kind of like comparing Paris and London. So any time someone tries to say that all of the US is anti speedo is a true sign of ignorance of the subject by the person saying it. I have lived in this country and worn Speedos since I was out of diapers and never thought about it at all. I never take inventory to see what else anyone is wearing, I just wear what I am comfortable in.
Next, as previously said, I am sick of posers condemning a beach or pool that no one is wearing speedos --- so they don't. If you are truly a speedo wear you will not care what others are wearing. Drop your F___ing shorts and wear what you want to. Keep in mind how many people have stated they don't take off their shorts to show their speedos on this board. They may also be on that beach and will follow suit if you have the balls to wear yours. If you don't have the nerve to wear it in a place where you know absolutely no one you should put your speedos in your underwear drawer and buy a nice pair pf board shorts.
Another approach, of coarse, is to see a therapist and get over your insecurities. You have to be who you are and who you want to be.
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