Well, every day is like No Pants Day for me -- I'm a blogger! So why not join me in leg liberation? Just say no to pants!

No Pants Day: it's the stuff of legends (wrapped in mystery and shrouded in enigma). The first Friday of every May, they take to the streets, all kinds of too much pasty flesh clad only in boxers and briefs, slips and bloomers. It is both a terrible and beautiful display, depending on the flesh. (But above all else, it is brilliant: no one can refuse to serve you if you're still wearing shirt and shoes!)

It's commonly held that the holiday originated at the University of Texas at Austin in the mid-80s; however, this was before the age of the Internet, so there's little to no physical evidence of its early existence. The goal? "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."

Those early Austiners probably had no idea of the cultural touchstone they'd unearthed. Over the last decade, NPD has become an international sensation, with events popping up from San Francisco to Helsinki. And more recently, Improv Everywhere co-opted the pants-free style for their annual No Pants Subway Ride in New York City (but make no mistake: this is the original).

This year, Austin, Boston, Boise, Seattle and South Charleston, WV all have events planned (and it's likely that more flash-mobbish showings of pantless support will be happening throughout the day across the country).

So do your part to end the oppressive reign of corduroy, khaki and denim! But no cheating: shorts, skirts, dresses and kilts are still considered burdensome leg coverings and should not be worn. And please think long and hard before you bust out the thong -- there is no coming back from that.

P.S. And don't forget to send us your photos!