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Hot, humid weather calls for skirts and dress, but skirts and dresses call for underwear that is probably not a thong. Between maneuvering in and out of vehicles, walking up stairs, and the sudden appearance of an elusive "summer breeze," there are just too many opportunities for a Marilyn moment to turn into a Britney moment. To help you avoid the unfortunate, we present 13 of the best boy shorts out there. —Cleo Zancope