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Londoners Celebrate Annual 'No Trousers Tube Ride' with Humor and Creativity

Participants braved freezing temperatures to ride the London Underground in colorful underwear, continuing a quirky global tradition started in 2002.

  • The 'No Trousers Tube Ride' is an annual event organized by Improv Everywhere, a New York-based comedic performance art group.
  • The event began in 2002 in New York City with just seven participants and has since grown into a global phenomenon spanning 60 cities.
  • This year's London event saw hundreds of participants dressed in suits, coats, and scarves paired with vibrant and creative underwear styles.
  • The tradition aims to break the monotony of daily life and bring smiles, with participants emphasizing humor over provocation.
  • Commuters and tourists on the London Underground responded with amusement and surprise, adding to the lighthearted spirit of the day.
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