Most days being in your undies in public would be the nightmare we just woke up from.
Today is not that day.
After a frenzied Internet campaign via Facebook, the NYC group Improv Everywhere convinced people nationwide, myself included, to ride public transit today in their skivvies.
I have had that little voice in the back of my head ask me numerous times “What the heck are you thinking?!” and to be completely honest I have tried to talk myself out of participating.
In hindsight of the type of year 2009 turned out to be, most of us could use a little more light-hearted humor in 2010.
According to the Improv Everywhere website, “not taking life too seriously” is exactly the reason behind the nationwide “No Pants!” rides on buses, trains and subways all over the country today.
So relax, take a deep breath, drop trou and enjoy life…
Yep, actually getting out of the car and taking off the pants without the little voice telling me i am officially crazy was impossible. If it weren’t for the other twenty or so fellow pantsless participants I might turn and run. It is a little odd with children pointing “Hey mommy?!” but thank goodness everyone is “decent” and there’s nothing here you wouldn’t see on a beach.
After the first stop half the train is pants free. Who knew it was so easy to get people to rock their undies in public?
Oh boy this went to another level when i just saw a pantsless family.
I am impressed with the level that we, the pantsless mob, have pulled this off. Never have I seen so many strangers be so friendly with a smile and supportive silent acknowledgment that there really is something bigger going on here.
The confused and bewildered looks of the unsuspecting other riders is worth all the initial butterflies.
I encourage everyone to be a part of something that brings people together the way this has.
Here are some pics of the event (more to come so keep checking back!):
Here are some pics sent in by Readers “xtina” and “hollywood,” who added:
“The ride was great…So much fun we got off and on at different spots … ending at Westlake and walked to Fox Sports Bar where we enjoyed a cold one in our undies… Way fun”
