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No Pants in '08!
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 11, 2008
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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Published Jan 11, 2008
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It's that special time of year again when Charlie Todd and a troupe of others that like to de-pants every January go underground for a nice, brisk ride on the subway. As usual, you're all invited (warning: you may be arrested), but if you show up you must not have pants on! They warn, in all caps, that "THIS IS A PARTICIPATORY EVENT. DO NOT SHOW UP UNLESS YOU PLAN TO TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF. THIS INCLUDES NEWS MEDIA." Hear that "new media"? You are not exempt (though there's a possible loophole here in which one could wear skirts, shorts or a dress).
Here are some details about the 7th Annual No Pants! Subway Ride, if you're feeling a little risky (and risqué) tomorrow:
When: Saturday, January 12 at 3:00 PM, Sharp! (Over by around 5:30)
Where: Meet at Foley Square at the black sculpture/fountain. It’s near the Brooklyn Bridge 6 train stop, between Centre and Lafayette, just north of Duane.
Bring: A backpack and a metro card.
Do not bring: A camera (don’t worry we are taking pictures)
Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)
Get all the details here, one of which streeses that you must be able to keep a straight face. Nothing funny about not wearing pants on the 6 train people.
Photo of No Pants '07 via sgoralnick's Flickr.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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