Londoners Celebrate Annual No Trousers Tube Ride

The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London, where participants shed their pants for a day of fun and silliness in the Underground.

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Hundreds of Londoners participated in the annual No Trousers Tube Ride, embracing a light-hearted day by traveling the Underground in their underwear. The event, which has its roots in New York from 2002, aims to spread joy and fun. Participants gathered in Chinatown before boarding the Tube, showcasing a variety of colorful undergarments. Despite chilly temperatures, the gathering was filled with laughter and photos, emphasizing a culture of enjoyment and body positivity. Ringleader Dave Selkirk noted the necessity of injecting levity into winter days, aligning with the event’s spirit of harmless fun.

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The annual event was described as “a fun activity just for the sake of fun.”
No Trousers Tube Ride brings carnival of underwear to London Underground
The Guardian
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The only goal was to be silly, if but for one afternoon.
No pants? No problem. London subway riders bare their legs to brighten a gray winter day
Associated Press
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The only goal was to be silly, if but for one afternoon.
No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare Their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day
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