Between two bridges has moved!: No Pants Subway Ride!

How does one explain the tenth annual No Pants Subway Ride in New York City? Thousands gathered at six strategic meeting points on and off the island, riding out into the subway system, and removed their pants. We rode the N from Canal Street uptown for ten stops. After removing our pants, we transferred to a following N Train, and carried on as if business was usual. Once at the border of Queens, we transferred to the 6, and rode back to Union Square where the no pants riders celebrated their liberation from chafing jean, corduroy, and leggings. The whole event was organized by a group called Improv Everywhere, and was carried out in cities globally.

What was this experience? Strange reactions and confused participants mashed with too much media coverage. I fully enjoyed the concept and desired effect. Unfortunately the N Train was rather sparsely crowded and drew little reaction. The return trip on the 6 was much more of what I would consider the goal of this event. Our subway car was crowded with pantsed norms, and the pants-less participants (Lisa and myself included) made things uncomfortable, goofy, sexy, and flat out funny. The party in the square was... polar bear club meets pillow fight meets fraternity hazing!