Caught with their pants down!!
By Wendy
@jerzgirl (9384)
United States
January 14, 2009 11:10am CST
On purpose, it seems. In keeping with the annual "No Pants Day" begun by an improv group, approximately 1200 people in NYC participated in wearing no outer leg wear on the subways. The idea has spread nationally, so NYC wasn't the only host - just the largest, I'm sure.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Undeground-Pants-Down.html
How would you feel if you got on a bus or train and found that most of the people therein were wearing no pants on a cold winter day? Would you stay on board or would you turn around, get off, and wait for the next one?
Apparently, there is no message being sent - just something goofy to do once a year. If a bunch of old guys calling themselves 'polar bears' can jump into the freezing ocean every year, why not take a day to just wear underwear?? What do you think?
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13 responses
@aidenofthetower (1814)
• United States
15 Jan 09
I think it would be scary. Not everyone has the best underwear for this type of message and it could easily become indecent exposure. I don't think I would get off the train or bus. After all, if there are a bunch of nut cases on this one then probably the next one as well.
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@jerzgirl (9384)
• United States
15 Jan 09
OK - I have so much to do I haven't commented on anyone's response - but I feel compelled on this one.
Indecent exposure? As cold as it is outside, I would think that Richard and The Boys would have sought refuge indoors and simply not be anywhere visible no matter what. Unless they have to do braids for maintenance purposes - then perhaps there could be some "exiting the barn". Or if they wore tissue-paper thing things like my father used to wear which left NOTHING to the imagination (yes - you can imagine the damage on a young child's psyche). 
Thanks for responding!
Thanks for responding!
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
11 Mar 09
I would continue on my journey on the same train I would not make a storm in a tea cup. If people want to travel on a cold day with their underwear and they feel its fine for them than thats fine.
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
15 Jan 09
I am beyond thinking…what next??!!
I think I would get off and wait for the next train…cant imagine myself standing next to a group of males in the undies!
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@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
26 Feb 09
Sounds corny to me but since it's not hurting anyone, then doesn't bother me. If I had to choose, I'd rather go without pants for the day than plunge into 20 degree water. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I got chills just thinking about it.
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@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
15 Jan 09
Hello, jerzgirl.
That is certainly a strange event to happen, isn't it? I mean, people are always ashamed of this and that, but when everybody gathers together, we are all just a bunch of kids, aren't we? People would do anything to look different, to have a bit of fun, to get off the routine. I wouldn't turn away nor anything, I'd just act normal. Perhaps even take my pants off. It must be fun.
Respectfully,
Munhozmib.
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@chantalgiardina (2523)
• United States
15 Jan 09
thats crazy i would not be comfortbale with it so i would wait for next one lol
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
15 Jan 09
all i can think of is the old mother's saying about the non-holey underwear in case you get in an accident?
i wouldn't care if someone did honestly,but i may not stand next to them on the bus.
i'd probably wonder how they could stand that in new england cold,however.
i wouldn't care if someone did honestly,but i may not stand next to them on the bus.
i'd probably wonder how they could stand that in new england cold,however.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
15 Jan 09
It wouldn't have bothered me..I would have figured it out seeing that many people, that it was something they were doing like a skit or such..but its so cold there i would have offered a blanket or scarf for anyone that looked cold..
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
15 Jan 09
Hey jerz! I think that whoever is brave and crazy enough to
go without clothes on a day like this should be locked up
somewhere! It is way too cold to prove any kind of point no
matter what they call this day! I think the "polar bear club"
has more sense! At least they jump into the water that is
warmer then the temps outside (well until they get out of
the water)! But, walking around in your "whatever"! No thanks!
Not for "no pants day"! What is the point other than to freeze
your ????? off!
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@Fortunata (1135)
• United States
15 Jan 09
Did you catch the poor guy hanging upside down on the ski lift in Colorado? His pants were off, and somebody took lots of pictures of him and put them on the internet.
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@dreamweaverjan (3471)
• United States
14 Jan 09
HI Jerz!! Oh BRother! I don't know I think I'd probably turn red and turn around and wait for the next one?? who knows ??? I know one thing you wouldn't see me doing that stunt, that for sure would clear out the car really fast, they'd all be
"hurling"...LOL!! heheheeh!! I'd have my choice of seating then wouldn't I??
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@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
14 Jan 09
forgive me but why would anyone want to take offtheir pants on a freezing day. I just don't get it like I don't get 'jeans day' whatever. I honest;y don't see the point of being frozen whilst riding on a subway. Well, as my Irish grandmother would say "Each to his own said the old woman as she kissed the cow". I've never eally understood that one either!
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@CRIVAS (1815)
• Canada
14 Jan 09
Wel I think this is definately a good way for these people to get some attention which seems to be what they want. I don't think that I personally would get on a bus or train with a bunch of pantless people on there. I think I would be one of those people who turns around and waits for the next one,LOL. I guess I'm just not comfortable with people enough to be able to join in,LOL.
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