They're stripping off in That London

[Joey Shabadoo]

Apparently there's been a No Trousers Day on the London Underground - an event where people travel on the tube in their underwear for the day.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/24ba7acd-a221-46ae-9eea-293102703f79

Why? Because they can really. It's not to raise awareness of anything or to raise money or to show solidarity, it's just a bit of fun. My first thoughts were "huh" but thinking again, why not? It makes people smile and those taking part enjoy themselves.

Even better, that insufferable prig Will Gore hates it - http://www.independent.co.uk/voices...nd-meaningless-charity-trousers-a8148046.html

Any London CC-ers take part or see it?

 

[Tim Hall]

[QUOTE 5112244, member: 259"]Will Gore was talking about the No Pants Day. How would anyone know anyway?[/QUOTE]
Umm, he was wingeing about, amongst other things, the transatlantic difference in the meaning of the word "pants".

 

[Drago]

Last time I wore my mankini on the tube I was arrested.

 

[Markymark]

Last time I wore my mankini on the tube I was arrested.

Nothing to do with the mankini it was because you were being northern and disorderly.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Being a man of impeccable taste and style @Markymark , what would be the correct attire? Boxers or briefs?

 

[Markymark]

Being a man of impeccable taste and style @Markymark , what would be the correct attire? Boxers or briefs?

As with all things in life, the style is up to you. The only criteria is to buy what you can only barely afford.

 

[Tin Pot]

Apparently there's been a No Trousers Day on the London Underground - an event where people travel on the tube in their underwear for the day.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/24ba7acd-a221-46ae-9eea-293102703f79

Why? Because they can really. It's not to raise awareness of anything or to raise money or to show solidarity, it's just a bit of fun. My first thoughts were "huh" but thinking again, why not? It makes people smile and those taking part enjoy themselves.

Even better, that insufferable prig Will Gore hates it - http://www.independent.co.uk/voices...nd-meaningless-charity-trousers-a8148046.html

Any London CC-ers take part or see it?

Pfft. 3pm on Sunday in chinatown? Who is going to see that?

7am on the Waterloo & City, now that would be something. At least two unintended pregnancies would be the outcome imo.

 

[Dec66]

As with all things in life, the style is up to you. The only criteria is to buy what you can only barely afford.

You're not doing it right.

The criteria is to buy what you can't afford.

Fur coat, no knickers, as me mam says.

 

[Dec66]

I trust bikini lines and bum cracks were trimmed by the participants?

Nothing would put me off my breakfast more than somebody seemingly smuggling roadkill in their undergarments.

 

[Beebo]

It does have the wiff of University RAG week about it.
Young people doing crazy things!

 

[Markymark]

Given some people's pride in the infrequency with which they use the washing machine, the thought of them in just their underpants is a bit revolting.

I think having my bare legs on tube seats is worse.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

"Is it for charity?" is one of the most depressing questions in the world.

"No, can't I just do such-and-such for the sheer joy/hell/craic of it?"

 

[Dec66]

Waving their arms over their heads, and shouting, 'I'm just so mad, me!!' Very amusing.

... weren't you young and foolish once..?

 

[Dec66]

"Is it for charity?" is one of the most depressing questions in the world.

"No, can't I just do such-and-such for the sheer joy/hell/craic of it?"

"Craic".

Unfortunate word in this context, perhaps.

 

[Dec66]

Aren't these meant to be grown-ups though? There are far more interesting ways to demonstrate that one is eccentric and bohemian than by taking one's trousers off and harping on about hilarious it is.

Young grown up, yes.

I wouldn't want older grown ups doing it, what with milky white skin, horrible hairy legs, varicose veins and cellulite all over the place. That should never do.