Written by: Xavier Waters

For years, men who dared to wear their sweaters over their shoulders were labeled as “sweater-douches” - perceived as arrogant, aloof, and lacking in empathy. But a recent study from Harvard University is turning that stereotype on its head.

Professor in Alpha-Male Culture, Dr. James Smith, conducted a study on men who frequently wear their sweaters in this manner, and found that his subjects were, in fact, friendly, compassionate, and not at all arrogant or mean to their surroundings. “Contrary to popular belief, these so-called ‘sweater-douches’ actually show a great sense of understanding and don’t think the world revolves around them,” says Dr. Smith.

Men who have been wearing their sweaters over their shoulders for years are also speaking out, expressing their joy at finally being understood by their peers. “I’ve been wearing my sweater like this for as long as I can remember, and it’s great to finally have people understand that it’s just a style choice,” says Mark Johnson, a 42-year-old software engineer. “It’s not about being aloof or showing off, it’s just a comfortable way to wear a sweater.” For years, men who dared to be different in their fashion choices have been unfairly judged, but it seems that the tide is finally turning. The next time you see a man with his sweater over his shoulder, maybe it’s time to reconsider your assumptions about his character.

“I’m thrilled that finally, people are starting to see the truth about men who wear their sweaters over their shoulder,” said John Brown, a successful lawyer and proud father of a sweater-douche. “For years, I’ve been wearing my sweaters this way and have passed on this tradition to my son Blake, who is studying to become a stockbroker. It’s not about being arrogant or mean, it’s about comfort and style.”

“When my son first told me he wanted to wear his sweater over his shoulder as I do, I was worried people would judge him,” Brown continued. “But now that the stigma around it has been lifted, I couldn’t be happier. It’s a small thing, but it means a lot to us.” When asked about the recent Harvard study that debunked the ‘Sweaterdouche’ stereotype, Brown was pleased with the results. “It’s about time someone did some real research on this topic,” he said. “We’ve always known that this was a baseless stigma, and it’s great to finally see it proven scientifically.”

Blake, John’s son, was also excited about the recent findings. “Growing up, I always felt like I had to hide the fact that I wore my sweater over my shoulder because people thought it made me a certain type of person,” he said. “Now, I’m proud to wear it and I’m happy to see other people doing the same. It’s a great feeling to finally feel understood.”

“I’m just glad that people are finally recognizing the true nature of wearing your sweater over your shoulder. It’s about style, comfort, and confidence. I’m so happy that the stigma around this has finally been lifted and I can wear my sweater proudly.”