Ayyyy! Pop quiz

The most obvious explanation for Paul Bettany’s choice of handwear is:
(a) so the wife has to deal with carrying all the keys
(b) in case Mike Tyson changes his mind about having Jamie Foxx play him and holds an impromptu casting call
(c) they don’t look nearly as awkward as oven mitts
(d) to fend off rabid female fans who are after this witty piece of eye candy

From the last picture, it’s obvious. It’s so he doesn’t hurt himself scratching at the critters in his crotch…
Does he leave them on when he has to pee?