Who knew that "spandex" is an anagram of the word "expands"?  And furthermore, who cares?  All I know is that I can't sit down comfortably unless my pants are made with it.  And guess what -- thin women and men of all shapes feel the same way.  So why -- in addition to not adding Prozac to the water supply -- are they not making every article of clothing with this stuff?  It's a mystery.  But there's no mystery to how this crowd-pleasing pair of silver star post and hoop earrings will make you feel -- namely, as if you've been Spanxed in the most delightful way!