Aren't bike shorts, the fourth choice, also considered athletic shorts - choice two? So confusing. Who did this poll - the genius who wrote the gay marriage question for Maine?
Bike shorts are spandex/lycra and very form fitting versus athletic shorts are more akin to basketball shorts.
Sweatpants
-Pros: Cheap, have pockets to hold ID and wad of soggy sweaty dollar bills
-Cons: Stains more easily
Athletic Shorts
-Pros: Look cool, lets everyone know you're sporty; Stains less easily with multi-colored fabrics
-Cons: May not have pockets