Added a new holiday to the Calendar - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2007-05-04, 02:07 PM

Due to a startling revelation in Nasioc OT, I found that today is No Pants Day.

Description of the holiday:
No Pants Day is an international 'holiday' observed in several Western and other countries, including MikeK's domicile and office, on the first Friday in May by not wearing any pants (trousers). The use of the word pants is the American English version meaning trousers (the item of clothing covering both legs worn as the outermost garment). According to the FAQ, it is mainly "a fun-filled holiday", but "from the core idea comes so much more":

When large groups of people parade around in public without their pants, amazing things are bound to happen. At the very least, you’ll take your drab, wretched life a little less seriously, at least for one day.

The recommended No Pants Day attire is thick, appropriately modest boxer shorts. Other types of underwear, including bloomers, slips, briefs, and boxer briefs all work as well. In addition to pants, the wearing of other conventional leg coverings, such as skirts and dresses, shorts, and kilts is also discouraged.

History

The history of No Pants Day is shrouded in mystery. While there are unconfirmed reports that the holiday was celebrated as early as 1985/86, there is no known physical record of the origin or first practice of No Pants Day. The Knighthood of BUH at the University of Texas at Austin is viewed as the principal organizer and advocate of the holiday. Austin, considered the originating city, has celebrated the day since 1997 according to a 1999 flyer. The holiday gets media attention every year, and as a result events celebrating No Pants Day have popped up in cities across the globe. Promoters claim that the holiday is really about not taking yourself seriously. It’s an example of surreal humor, which relies on an absurd situation (in this case, crowds of people walking around wearing no pants).

MPREZIV · 2007-05-04, 02:09 PM

I suppose I should remove my leg coverings then... Note to self: Be careful of leaning in too close to look at an engine with the fan spinning...

Oh, and Mike should claim this day as a Religious Holiday and not work!

Dean · 2007-05-04, 02:35 PM

I added Towel Day which is coming up on the 25th and has a similar theme to no pants day. I can't make it recurring though...

Nick Koan · 2007-05-04, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

I added Towel Day which is coming up on the 25th and has a similar theme to no pants day. I can't make it recurring though...

Is it always on the 25th? or is it a the [first|second|...] ____ of _____ type of recurrence?

Dean · 2007-05-04, 02:38 PM

Always the 25th.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-05-04, 04:44 PM

Deans idea of towel day... NSFW
http://www.jackshiles.com/Muslim_Hum...owel-head3.jpg

MattR · 2007-05-04, 04:58 PM

no Pants day is now making it's way around my warehouse,

ScottyS · 2007-05-05, 06:54 PM

Bwaahahahahaha!

2007-05-04, 02:07 PM	#1
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Added a new holiday to the Calendar Due to a startling revelation in Nasioc OT, I found that today is No Pants Day. Description of the holiday: No Pants Day is an international 'holiday' observed in several Western and other countries, including MikeK's domicile and office, on the first Friday in May by not wearing any pants (trousers). The use of the word pants is the American English version meaning trousers (the item of clothing covering both legs worn as the outermost garment). According to the FAQ, it is mainly "a fun-filled holiday", but "from the core idea comes so much more": When large groups of people parade around in public without their pants, amazing things are bound to happen. At the very least, you’ll take your drab, wretched life a little less seriously, at least for one day. The recommended No Pants Day attire is thick, appropriately modest boxer shorts. Other types of underwear, including bloomers, slips, briefs, and boxer briefs all work as well. In addition to pants, the wearing of other conventional leg coverings, such as skirts and dresses, shorts, and kilts is also discouraged. History The history of No Pants Day is shrouded in mystery. While there are unconfirmed reports that the holiday was celebrated as early as 1985/86, there is no known physical record of the origin or first practice of No Pants Day. The Knighthood of BUH at the University of Texas at Austin is viewed as the principal organizer and advocate of the holiday. Austin, considered the originating city, has celebrated the day since 1997 according to a 1999 flyer. The holiday gets media attention every year, and as a result events celebrating No Pants Day have popped up in cities across the globe. Promoters claim that the holiday is really about not taking yourself seriously. It’s an example of surreal humor, which relies on an absurd situation (in this case, crowds of people walking around wearing no pants). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2007-05-04 at 02:14 PM.

2007-05-04, 02:09 PM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I suppose I should remove my leg coverings then... Note to self: Be careful of leaning in too close to look at an engine with the fan spinning... Oh, and Mike should claim this day as a Religious Holiday and not work! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-05-04, 02:35 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I added Towel Day which is coming up on the 25th and has a similar theme to no pants day. I can't make it recurring though... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-05-04, 02:38 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Always the 25th. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-05-04, 04:44 PM	#6
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Deans idea of towel day... NSFW http://www.jackshiles.com/Muslim_Hum...owel-head3.jpg __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin Last edited by 100_Percent_Juice; 2007-05-04 at 04:47 PM.

2007-05-04, 04:58 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	no Pants day is now making it's way around my warehouse, __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-05-05, 06:54 PM	#8
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Bwaahahahahaha! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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