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Underwraps: The Saga Achievement Unlocked: "Wedgie Collection Full"

: Modern underwear styles became mainstream in the 1920s and '30s. By the mid-20th century, the wedgie emerged as a schoolyard prank and later became a trope in 1970s and '80s media. Social Context

The Curator smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. "Now, Arthur? Now we begin the era of the Pantsing." He locked the glass case. "May God have mercy on our belts."

From that day forward, Benny's collection was immortalized. Though he still enjoyed the occasional wedgie, his focus shifted to sharing the stories and memories he'd gathered. He became known as the Wedgie Curator, a title that brought a smile to his face every time he heard it.

A comprehensive article on this subject usually covers the different "tiers" of the prank and its role in media: