No Pants Subway Ride 2012: From New York To Mexico, People Strip Down (PHOTOS)

The No Pants Subway Ride, like most Improv Everywhere stunts, is incredibly straightforward: Ride the subway. Don't bring your pants.

What the improv group doesn't mention in their description of the event is that the stunt, occurring annually in New York and about a dozen other cities, is sort of the ultimate test of body confidence.

While we can't say that we went pantsless yesterday as we made our way around the city, we totally admire those who did. Not only did the undie-clad travelers get to show off their skivvies (for those who had cute ones worth showing off) but they also faced what, for many people, is the worst fear: people seeing you without your clothes on.

And from the looks of the awesome pics below, there are plenty of people with the body confidence to, er, let it all hang out. For those about to drop trou, we salute you!

Comments

[RayZarukkus]

01:45 AM on 01/11/2012

"........but they also faced what, for many people, is the worst fear: people seeing you without your clothes on."
Nice to see that most of the people in the clip appeared not to be upset by the the harmless act of self expression and took it in stride.
Hope to see the day when it's also not a "worst fear" for MOST people or getting grossed out and repulsed is not an issue for what should be acceptance of the natural act of a mother breastfeeding a hungry baby in public.

[vinteasel]

01:39 PM on 01/11/2012

I think most people would rather tackle public speaking before they deal with a mother breastfeeding in public.

[Amanda Elizabeth Sutton]

10:18 PM on 01/10/2012

I did it on the DC metro...it was a blast

[wheelzroller]

02:56 PM on 01/10/2012

It just proves the point that you can get people to do anything , Silly stuff.!

[chiroump]

01:28 PM on 01/10/2012

OK, I've heard of some pretty stupid things to do, but never one that can top this. Why would someone do this? Need to make a point about something? Is there anything to be gained from it? a reason maybe?
Just one word.......... STUPID

[Angus12]

12:46 PM on 01/10/2012

Bad day for pick pockets.

[vinteasel]

01:39 PM on 01/11/2012

Good day for gropers and voyeurs.

[catbite]

10:39 AM on 01/10/2012

Underwear goes under your clothing. Pajama pants are for wearing to bed. How lazy and ugly can you get?

[feminicious]

09:55 AM on 01/10/2012

i love how people are wearing scarves but nothing more than underwear from the waist down. I think the cold weather would have kept me from participating...but i think its a cool thing for those brave souls

[vinteasel]

01:40 PM on 01/11/2012

Keep your core warm and everything else should be alright, right?

[ontariogirl]

08:58 AM on 01/10/2012

I love it. No subway near me but I wish there were. Have fun.....life is too short!

[Scoville Scale]

08:57 AM on 01/10/2012

Silly, fun, and harmless.
Brings a smile.

[ennui the third]

07:28 AM on 01/10/2012

Indeed... Who needs pants when you have no brain to compliment it!

[emeraldshield]

01:26 AM on 01/10/2012

I see child abuse, college students missing, wars, starvation and other awful things alllll the time. It is good that some people can still just laugh and be silly. I do wonder about the effect on small children tho. I would love to interview some of the 3 to 6 year olds that witnessed this to hear their opinions. I agree with tmckeon about all the the people freaking out. unnecessary. I think I would rather children see fun than watch and listen to people cry about germs and cellulite. scary

[arianna san coulottes]

01:23 AM on 01/10/2012

Oh come on guys. Speak Anglish; "pants" gee. Get a life. You guys mean "trousers" and, let's face it, a display of leg, while it might get you and the Taliban going, isn't really going to thrill anyone else.

[arianna san coulottes]

01:21 AM on 01/10/2012

prep

[frizzlefrap]

12:52 AM on 01/10/2012

isn't that the same train that's taking the "no brains" passengers?

[spikedance]

04:32 AM on 01/10/2012

yes.

[FL Beach Bum]

12:40 AM on 01/10/2012

This is no big deal.It is just another day in Florida.