Team CSC going commando at Tour de France 2007

Going commando (or to go commando) is the act of not wearing underwear under one's outer clothing. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (2733 × 1640 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (2733 × 1640 pixel, file size: 1. ... Riders from Team CSC in Danmark Rundt, August 2006. ... Stages in 2007 The 2007 Tour de France is the 94th Tour de France, taking place from July 7 to July 29, 2007. ... For the types and styles of womens undergarments, see lingerie. ...

Scope and synonyms

In American slang, this phenomenon is also referred to as going Indian, freeballing (in the case of men not wearing underwear), and freebuffing (in the case of women). For a Wiktionary project on slang terms, see here {Missing Link} Slang is the use of highly informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speakers dialect or language. ...

Going without underwear is said to have certain benefits. Dr. Caroline F. Pukall of Queens University states that going without underwear while sleeping can have significant benefits to the vulva.^[1] It is also said that tight underwear decreases sperm count in men, and it is recommended to wear more loose fitting clothing around the genitals. ^[2] These articles do confirm the belief that underwear can cause significant problems, which reaffirms the views of those who practice going commando. Queens University is the name of more than one institution; see: Queens University, Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland Queens University, Kingston in Kingston, Ontario, Canada This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Going commando appears to be an increasingly popular practice. A 2004 study of 7,000 people by the New York-based clothier Freshpair revealed that 9% of men and 7% of women go commando day-to-day. Those who do so semiregularly are much more numerous, possibly around 25-30%, and most people have tried it at some point.

In the United Kingdom, the adverbial use of "commando" is a relatively recent phenomenon but increasingly common. The phrase and phenomenon is often used in a declaratory way ("I'm goin' commando!"), particularly by young women to covertly create a frisson of sexual excitement or amusement amongst friends, sexual partners, etc. Modern British social mores generally recognise "going commando" as a "playful" behaviour (akin to a mild form of exhibitionism), and one that does not necessarily demonstrate an overtly sexual intent. An exhibitionist exposing himself at a soccer game. ...

Notably, in Chile the act of not wearing underwear has been called "andar a lo gringo" ("go about as the Americans") for decades. ^[3][4]

Earliest uses

Slate's Daniel Engber dates the modern usage to 1974 college campuses, where it was perhaps an outgrowth of the Vietnam War ^[5]. The origins of the phrase are uncertain, with some speculating that it may refer to being "out in the open" or "ready for action." According to Engber many soldiers do go without underwear to "increase ventilation and reduce moisture." The earliest known use of the term in print is January 22, 1985 when Jim Spencer wrote in the Chicago Tribune: Slate is an online news and culture magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley and owned by Microsoft (as part of MSN). ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... // The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois and owned by the Tribune Company. ...

"Furthermore, colored briefs are 'sleazy' and going without underwear ('going commando', as they say on campus) is simply gross".

"Going commando" may also come from the mistaken idea that "commandos" go into an area "without cover."

The origin of the term "going commando" may connect to the tradition in military units of Scottish heritage to not wear underwear under their kilts. The first Commando units were raised and trained in Scotland in WW2 (which is where the present-day Commando Monument is). It is said that Scottish soldiers once used the expression "regimental," to describe the state of wearing no shorts under a kilt; allegedly, Scottish drill instructors carried a long stick with a mirror on the end to verify that soldiers were properly regimental.

In the British Forces, the term 'going commando' actually refers to not washing and generally being dirty, as Royal Marine Commandos and other elite regiments tend to have a reputation of doing when on exercise, or on patrol.

See also

• Upskirt
• Commando

By todays standards Fragonards The Swing is rather tame, but in the 18th century this painting of a young lady being in a position where a man can look up her skirts was considered highly erotic. ... For other uses, see Commando (disambiguation). ...

References

1. ^ Pulkall, Carolyn F, PhD. Vulvar Health Hints. article. Queen's University. Retrieved on 2006-12-23.
2. ^ Infertility. article. United States Federal Government. Retrieved on 2006-12-23.
3. ^ Juran que a Jennifer López le gusta andar a lo gringo: Sin chitecos. column. La Cuarta (December 11, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-01-13.
4. ^ Brennan, John. "How to survive the Chilean jungle" (2nd ed.). "Dolmen Ediciones, Saniago, Chile". 
5. ^ Engber, Daniel (January 10, 2005). Do Commandos Go Commando?. column. Slate Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-12-23.

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External links

• Freeballers of America. Retrieved on 2006-12-23.
• Beatnik Turtle's Song "Going Commando"