Granny Panties Trending

Obama may be taking the US economy into a deeper recession but the real crises may be brewing in women's underwear.

According to the New York Times sales numbers show women pulling tent-sized granny trough over their private parts forgoing the ubiquitous thong and other more dainty options.

We are talking boy-shorts, high wasted non-sheer pant-a-loons, and the ever shocking XXXXL Superbig Red-Violet VTG Women's Underwear on sale for $5.99.

Why? Some allege women are junking frisky femininity for the comfort that comes with capacious coverage 'down-below.'