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No Pants Light Rail Ride Seattle organizers say their annual event is a "cheeky way" to do something different and remind people that every day is another chance for something unique to happen. (Photo courtesy Emerald City Improv)

Riding light rail in Seattle on a f-f-f-f-freezing day with no pants

January 13, 2013 @ 4:10 pm (Updated: 4:30 pm - 1/13/13 )

A small prank that started with seven guys in New York taking their pants off on the subway has grown into an annual celebration of silliness. People around the world, and in Seattle took part in the No Pants ride of public transit.

The idea behind No Pants is simple. Random passengers board a subway car - in Seattle's case light rail or buses - in the middle of winter without pants.

Why?

The answer I get from everyone I ask is, "Why not?"

No really, why?

The participants do not behave as if they know each other, and they all wear winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. The only unusual thing is their lack of pants.

Emerald City Improv is behind Seattle's No Pants light rail ride.

There are five requirements for participation. Pantless riders need to: Take their pants off on light rail; Stay in character and don't say what's going on; Wear non-offensive underwear; Pay your fare; Bring a small bag or backpack to put your pants in during the event.

The temperature in Seattle during Sunday's ride was 37 degrees.

Organizers say it's a cheeky way (pardon the pun) to do something different and remind people that every day is another chance for something unique to happen.

By LINDA THOMAS

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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    assiah wrote: keep the masses thinking
    January 14, 2013 7:48 am
    I find this deliciously ironic, especially considering the source. A group of Seattle liberal hipsters all following one another just because it's hip and they were told how hip it was. Yeah...thinking. I'm thinking this is why Owebama won. One group of morons following another group that follows the other group, all without thinking for themselves. Critical analysis and math. Two weaknesses of the left.
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  • Oly80 wrote...
    "One group of morons following another group that follows the other group, all without thinking for themselves."
    January 14, 2013 11:41 am
    awesome.

    you just totally summed up fox news and it's viewers!

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  • Fakename70 wrote...
    No Pants Day!
    January 14, 2013 9:58 am
    I was walking down Hollywood Bl yesterday and noticed a couple dozen or so participating. At first, I figured it must've been some sort of flash mob-type of action. But, then, I figured that it also could've been just another Sunday in Hollyweird, too.
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  • slaggg wrote...
    I hope someone cleans those seats!
    January 14, 2013 12:00 pm
    Seems gross. Does this still count if you wear nude tights? With a few pair, wouldn't be too cold ...
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