Anyway, for some non-conventional cultural activities, I have gotten word of this event happening this Saturday, January 10th: No Pants 2k9, sponsored by Improv Everywhere and happening in cities throughout the U.S. and worldwide.
The concept is that everyone meet at a specified point, act like they don't know each other and claim that the mass pants-removing is entirely coincidental. This pants-free group then proceeds to ride the subway together sans pants, the whole time acting calm and oblivious that they are part of a larger sans-pants group. Unfortunately, Improv Everywhere asks that you both do NOT show up if you plan to be a spectator only and that you do not photograph the event. There will be photography of it, rest assured, though, from the Improv Everywhere crew as well as undercover and/or disregarding participants. Oh, and they ask that you not wear any underwear that is too controversial or offensive, like a thong: the point of the activity is to amuse NYC observers, not to offend or shock them.
From the Improv Everywhere website, a snapshot from a previous No Pants event:
FYI, it's not illegal to walk around in your underwear in NYC.
Details from website:
When: Saturday, January 10 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. (Google Map)
Bring: A backpack and a metro card.
Do not bring: A camera (we’ll have several photographers on hand)
Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)
Facebook: You can RSVP to the Facebook Event
After Party: For those over 21, there will be an official No Pants after party at Sidebar, 15th Street and Irving Place. First drink is free if you arrive without pants.
