UPDATED: Here are all the details!
You are hereby invited to participate in the 4th Annual No Pants Light Rail Ride in Phoenix. This is part of The No Pants Subway Ride, which is a global event started by Improv Everywhere in New York in 2002:
http://improveverywhere.com/2011/12/05/save-the-date-no-pants-subway-ride-2012/
The event will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 8th. Everything you need to know is in this post. Please read it carefully!
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
1) Willing to take pants off on light rail.
2) Able to keep a straight face about it.
** THIS IS A PARTICIPATORY EVENT. DO NOT SHOW UP UNLESS YOU PLAN TO TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF. THIS INCLUDES THE MEDIA! **
WHEN & WHERE TO GO:
When: Sunday, January 8th at 1:00 PM Sharp! (Over by around 4:00)
Where: There are two starting points - choose whichever one is closest to you. There is a map of stop locations here:
http://www.valleymetro.org/bus_schedules/bus_routes/maps/LTRL.png
WEST SIDE START: Montebello/19th Ave
EAST SIDE START: Sycamore/Main
END AT: Mill Ave/3rd Street (then head South to Robbie Fox's (more info below))
Be on time! Be at the West Side or East Side starting point station and ready to board the train at 1:00pm sharp. It is the same time for both stops. Be early if you need to, especially if you need to buy a light rail pass.
Watch for Team Leaders (identified by a red bandana tied to their bag): The Team Leaders may try to split people into small groups to board different trains, depending how many people show up.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
Show up in your underwear! We’re not waiting to depants on the train. If you’re depantsing once you arrive, bring a backpack, briefcase, or something else to carry them in. You are responsible for your own pants.
You can wear fun underwear if you like, but nothing that screams out, “I wore this because I’m doing a silly stunt.” Wear two pairs of underwear if it makes you feel more comfortable. Don’t wear a thong or anything else that might offend people. Our aim is to make people laugh, not piss them off.
Buy a fare card! Show up early if you need to. Details on how to buy a card:
http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/how_to_ride/fares/
How it Works
Act normal - Stay with your group. Sit in the car like you normally would. Read a magazine, listen to your iPod, etc. You do not know any of the other pantless riders. If questioned, tell folks that you “forgot to wear pants” and yes you are “a little cold.” Insist that it is a coincidence that others also forgot their pants. Be nice and friendly and normal.
Do not tell people you are doing a prank! You don't really notice anything odd about people not wearing pants.
We will have photographers on hand to take pictures documenting the event. We need everyone else to just act casually. If you bring a camera, be very discrete and only take a few pictures. It's supposed to look like a normal train ride.
Don't disrupt the Light Rail - While the Phoenix Police Department said that wearing your underwear in public isn't illegal, don't do anything dumb. You are responsible for all your actions during this event.
Last year was a lot of fun, and we're anticipating tons of people showing up for the 2012 ride! Spread the word and tell your friends, just make sure they read all the rules!
See you on the 8th!
