No, this is serious. I also have used depends in my professional life. I am an engineer who often testifies as an expert in court cases. I was having somedifficulties and my testimony absolutely could not be postponed. I had a $5, 400 fee riding on it, so I wore depends and testified with confidence, even though I had two "accidents" while on the stand. I had good luck with it, but if it happens again I am going to pre-check the elastic band on the legs.