(WKYT)—For today’s Good Question, Dennis asks: Why do some football players and baseball players wear black “war paint” under ...

Following is a transcript of your video. Why do football players wear black stripes under their eyes? It's a phenomenon called "eye black." Natural skin absorbs some light, but reflects the rest.

Athletes in many sports wear eye black to some degree, including Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Some players wear eye black for its protective measures, while others use it as ...

and then move on to why Barkley has eye black under only one of his eyes (especially on a day with some sun). Unfortunately, there is no unique answer — it’s all about “style,” according ...