Would a scientist stash his pants in the freezer?

DENIMS. A Filipino maid was warned before leaving for abroad that in some cold countries, men don't wash their denims.

SCIENTIST? She relayed to her family here that her employer's son in Italy was either a nut case or a scientist.

FREEZER. She said she wasn't allowed to wash his denim pants. Instead of having them washed, he placed them in the freezer. He then would take them out when he had the urge to wear them.