Not For Those With Weak Stomaches

An interesting article came up on Digg today. A PopSci article chronicles the evolution of the most important piece of protection any man can wear. In light of Patrick Thorensen's near fatal (for his right nut, at least) slapshot to his gonads, the scientists at PopSci and Deadspin decided to take a look at the evolution of the cup.

First of all, I really hope the announcer of that game personally apologized to Thorensen (who will henceforth be called 'Thor' for being manly enough to take one to crotch for his team, even though it didn't help).

"They better be doing leg surgery on Thorensen...The ref is not going to blow his whistle unless he's in some sort of peril."

Don't you feel like an ass?

This shot gave all men who saw it that indescribable feeling in the pit of your stomach. It gives the word empathy whole new meaning.

But apparently, an INSANE ex-MLB player has developed a better cup that can withstand 90 mph fastballs right to the junk without giving an inch. I know that because I saw this video of the INSANE ex-MLB creator:

I'm not gonna lie. Thats impressive.

The original articles can be found here: PopSci, Deadspin