Fashion changes over time. Today, a man wearing short-shorts is basically a punchline. It’s the entire basis of the Lieutenant Dangle character on Reno 911.

But what if I told you there was a time when short-shorts on guys was not only acceptable, but sexy? That time was the 1980’s, and back then, rocking a pair of jorts could make you an international rock star and sex symbol.

Just look at these 15 photos of Jon Bon Jovi, the true king of 1980’s short-shorts.

 

1. Bon Voyage!

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2. Sneak Peek

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3. Take Me Out To The Ball Game

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4. Bad Medicine

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5. That can’t be good for the circulation.

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6. Banana Hammock

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7. Who Wears Short Shorts? He Wears Short Shorts.

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8. Thunder Down Under

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9. Banana Hammock 2: Hammock’s Revenge

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10. Slippery When Wet

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11. No Shirt, No Shoes, Barely Any Pants, No Problem

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12. Thank You For Loving Me (Even When I Pop Out Sometimes)

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13. Battle Of The Bulge

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14. Plum Smuggler

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15. Showin’ Brain

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