Organisers emphasised its lighthearted nature.“There’s so much bad, so much not fun going on. Some tourists appeared baffled by the spectacle, while others exchanged grins and took selfies with the trouser-less commuters.The No Trousers Tube Ride is inspired by a stunt created by New York comedian Charlie Todd. Speaking to the BBC, Todd explained, “The goal of this event is to amuse other people, to give people a laugh. Hopefully, the spirit of that continues.”London hosted its first version of the event in 2009, and it has since become a regular fixture. Miriam Correa, a 43-year-old chef, wanted to make a statement about body positivity .

Source: The Times January 15, 2025 09:05 UTC