But when travelling on the tube or train, it is not every day that you have an encounter with hundreds of briefs.

This was the case today as thousands of bare-legged people around the world took part in the international ‘No Pants Subway Wide’.

Scantily-clad riders in 60 sixties around the globe braved the weather and some stares from fellow commuters for the annual celebration.

It started off as a prank by comedy group Improv Everywhere in 2002, bemusing a few embarrassed commuters, but has since grown into a global phenomenon.

Trains and trams in major cities from Brussels to Beijing and Sofia to Sydney were awash with bare legs and briefs on Sunday as pranksters travelled trouserless.

The event began in Australia, where commuters got to cool off during the warm summer conditions by stripping down to their under garments.

Commuters in London, Berlin and Hong Kong then braved public transport without trousers in the stunt, which has worldwide since its first staging in New York 12 years ago.

The rules are fairly straightforward.

Underpants must be worn and, although flashy designs are allowed, organisers prefer those involved to look – at least from the waist-up – as though they are going about their daily lives.

This is to increase the impact the participants have on the unaware bystanders.

In the inaugural event ago only seven people took part, but now thousands in major capital cities around the globe participate in what organisers call a ‘celebration of silliness’.

Uniforms and business suits are encouraged to amplify the lower-half effect as are props – bicycles, prams, shopping bags or a briefcase.

Participants are also forbidden from speaking to one another and are instructed to bring ‘any activity you might normally perform on the train: newspaper, book, sewing kit.’

‘If questioned, you do not know any of the other pant-less riders. Tell folks that you ‘forgot to wear pants’, organisers told participants ahead of the Sydney ride.

‘Insist that it is a coincidence that others also forgot their trousers. Be nice, friendly and remain calm.’

In Sydney, a small but dedicated group dropped their trousers on the city circle loop train, packed with bemused weekend sightseers on a busy summer’s day, then switched routes for a return trip to Bondi.

There was a no trousers tram ride in southern Melbourne and Adelaide and people also went pants-less for a train trip in northern Brisbane.

On a busy Hong Kong subway train around 40 people, including Australian Bess Hepworth and her 18-month-old son, joined in the fun.

‘It’s the first time he will be publicly taking off his pants, although he does it regularly already,’ the 37-year-old said.

In Beijing a handful of trouserless people took to the Chinese capital’s fast-growing subway, drawing confused glances from onlookers.

‘I want to show that (Chinese people) are internationalised now,’ said 22-year-old Huang Li, wearing blue underwear decorated with dots. ‘People say I’m a psycho,’ she added.

Improv Everywhere expects some 4,000 participants in this year’s New York event, with more than 60 other cities taking part including Paris and London.

The annual event steadily grew each year with more and more people choosing to take part.

But it nearly hit the buffers in 2006 when the stunt was halted by a New York policeman. Eight passengers were handcuffed in their underwear and taken into police custody.

A judge later threw out the case because it is not illegal to wear just your underwear on the Subway.

The No Pants event went global in 2008 with Adelaide in Australia joining eight American cities in taking part in the stunt.

The event in 2012 saw tens of thousands of people daring to bare their underwear in 59 cities in 27 countries around the world.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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She’s almost naked — congratulations! Before you go any further, take a cue from her underwear to figure out what she’s in the mood for that night.

You know that saying that “shoes make the man?” Well, panties make the woman … at least, they do when we’re horny and are about to sleep with you for the first time. Fact is, we put a lot of thought into what underwear we’re wearing if we know you’re going to be seeing it at the end of the night. We even spend a significant amount of time in front of the mirror asking ourselves important questions like: Are these too slutty? Are these not slutty enough? Does this lace G-string demonstrate that I have girlfriend potential? Sure, maybe it’s crazy. But you benefit by seeing us in awesome lingerie.
So take it from me — whatever a girl is wearing when you two are first starting to hook up can reveal a lot about not only her personality in general, but about what she’s craving in bed that night. Consider this your cheat sheet.

Ruffles and Bows

When a woman has sex with you for the first time, she’s giving you a gift. Fine, go ahead and roll your eyes. I’ll wait. And get this: “When she wears underwear like this, she’s literally wrapped herself up like a gift,” says Jennifer Baumgartner, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and author of the upcoming book You Are What You Wear. That means she wants you to make her feel treasured and special. So the key to unleashing her wild side (and believe me, she has one) is to do stuff like light a few candles and pour her a glass of champagne. Cheesy? Maybe, but it’ll work. Oh, and one more thing: This chick likes it when you take control. She dresses extra girly because she’s turned on when you’re manly — so make out with her against the wall, gently tug her hair, etc.

G-string

I know you’re probably thinking, “Isn’t a G-string just a thong?” But that’d be like me asking if your tighty whities are the same thing as a jock strap. Whereas a thong is made of actual fabric, a G-string is a couple of inches of cloth held up by what amounts to dental floss. So when a girl wears a G-string, she’s not exactly sending the message that she only does it in the dark. “A woman who wears a G-string is secure in who she is, and she’s more uninhibited,” Baumgartner says. A woman on a G-string thrives on being on display, so she’ll be into positions like cowgirl and doggie style. And make sure you compliment her ass, too. After all, she’s not enduring a self-inflicted wedgie for you to stare meaningfully into her eyes.

Boyshorts

Personally, these are my favorite. (Sorry, is that TMI?) [Not at all.—Ed.] Not only are they universally flattering, they also have what I like to call to the perfect butt cheek to fabric ratio: It shows enough ass to make a guy hard in a single glance, but it also covers up just enough to make him curious about what’s underneath. “Boyshorts are all about the tease,” says Baumgartner. “A woman who wears them likes to play hard to get.” That means she craves lots of drawn-out, teasing foreplay. Spend lots of time kissing, stroking, dry humping, whatever, before you go below the belt, and she’ll think you’re the best sex ever (but don’t tell her I told you that).

White Cotton Panties

A woman who chooses (seductive) tighty whities is low maintenance. “She’s the no-frills type,” Baumgartner tells me. “She doesn’t need sexy fabric or prints to show you she’s hot.” Her preference also suggests that she’s comfortable around you and likes you enough to reveal her vulnerable side. “It’s the underwear equivalent of seeing her without her makeup on.” And when it comes to sex, she likes things simple (at least at first), so save Flying Anteaters positions for when you’ve hooked up a few times.

Retro Underwear

First of all, retro isn’t some euphemism for granny panties. Yeah, it’s high-waisted and pretty much covers all of her ass, but don’t underestimate its boner-inducing powers. (If the woman to the left sauntered into your bedroom, would you really be bummed out?) According to Baumgartner, this style of underwear is designed to exaggerate the female figure, so when a woman wears this she wants you to be mesmerized by her curves. “She’s the type of woman who feels powerful in her femininity — but she still wants you to make the first move.” Translation: She may want to start out in missionary, but there’s no telling where she’ll want to end up.

Statement Underwear

If you unzipped her jeans to find a helpful message bannered across her ass, she’s either hoping you’ll laugh or begging for a spanking. (If you’re unsure, however, I suggest erring on the side of caution.) “This is her way of breaking the ice,” Baumgartner says. “First-time sex can be awkward, and she’s the type of person who uses humor to make things more relaxed.” So take her bait and say something witty about whatever the message is; in the case of the pair at the left, it could be as simple as, “That’s French for ‘Take these off immediately,’ right?” Witty (and naughty) banter clearly turns her on, so using it really will make her want to drop her panties.