1. What in the world is Boise No Pants Day?
    Boise's No Pants Day was conceived during a forum regarding the dismal state of Mass Transit in the Treasure Valley, and is an amalgamation of international "No Pants Day", Improv Everywheres' "No Pants Subway Ride", and other consciousness-raising events.  

    It is a day where everyone, be they students, respectable businessmen, or cherished community leaders, leave their pants behind, and have a little fun.

    And...  Generate awareness about the Treasure Valley's need for more intelligent transportation solutions by gathering with with friends and family, and utilizing existing Public Transportation.  

    If only to take a "2 Buck Tour" of our fair city.

    Usually this means wearing thick, appropriately modest boxer shorts, but bloomers, slips, briefs, and boxer-briefs all work as well. 

    About 20 other North American Cities (Including Salt Lake City and Portland), hold their "No Pants Subway Ride" in January.  Brrr!

    For More information about Improv Everywheres' "No Pants Subway Ride", visit: www.improveverywhere.com.

  2. That's it?
    Yeah, that's it. 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.

  3. When is it?
    International No Pants Day is always on the first Friday of May.  

    Boise's 1st Annual No Pants Day was May 2nd, 2008.

    Boise's 2nd Annual No Pants Day will be May 1st, 2009

  4. So I can wear a skirt instead? or "Hey, no problem, I was gonna wear a dress anyways!"
    You're very clever, but you're missing the point. Articles of clothing like skirts, shorts, kilts, and dresses don't count, because people are encouraged to revel in the absence of pants, and not replace pants with other clothing. The point is to relax and enjoy the humor inherent in people not wearing pants. A good rule of thumb is to pretend like you were going to wear pants, and then just fail to put them on.

  1. How long has this been going on?
    No one knows for sure how long No Pants Day has been celebrated… some reports place it as early as '85/'86, but for all we know it started long before then. 

    Boise's First was May 2nd, 2008.

  2. Is this a joke?
    In the same way that all of life is a joke, yes. But no. We're not trying to scam anyone, or satirize anything. We're simply advocating a fun-filled holiday, and the more people who participate the more fun it is.

  3. How does this "Generate Awareness about the Treasure Valley's need for more intelligent transportation solutions"?
    Participants are encouraged to gather together with their friends and family and utilize existing Public Transportation.  

    If only to take a "2 Buck Tour" of our Fair City!  

    For Routes and Schedules, visit the nice folks @  www.valleyride.org

 

                h.  How can I Help? 

          Individuals

            Don't Wear Pants - It's rather obvious, but it needed to                be said. The best way to join in on a holiday celebrating a                lack of pants is to NOT… WEAR… PANTS…

            Get Your Friends In On It - It's the best day to bring                    friends closer together. There will be no petty arguments                on No Pants Day. It's just not possible. In fact, most of                    the day will be filled with laughter and smiles.

            Print and Put Up Fliers In Advance - Make sure that                everyone knows about No Pants Day. 


      Refer Your Friends to -

  www.BOISEnopantsday.com


          Bars/Clubs/Restaurants/Coffee Houses

            Offer Discounts - Honor those brave enough to leave                their trousers behind by cutting them some slack. A few                ideas include charging no cover, reduced cover, or                            offering drink discounts.

            Display Fliers

            Music - Book a few promising local bands for No Pants                Day and make sure they're in on the deal. Nothing's                        better than watching a boxer-clad band rocking out.


          Other Businesses

            Extremely Casual Day - Let your employees know that                on the first Friday of May, they will be allowed to come to                work without their pants. In some lines of work this may                not be possible, but whenever you can, go without!

            Retail - If you sell clothing, offer discounts on                               appropriate boxers, with a sign that describes No Pants                    Day nearby.

               If you sell music, have a sale on pant-themed music,                        such as anything by Pantera or Fats Waller's Pantin' in the                Panther Room.

 

            


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