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Definitions and etymology

A participant of the Bay to Breakers.

The word is recorded in its modern sense only since 1973. Before, to streak in English since 1768 meant "to go quickly, to rush, to run at full speed," and was a re-spelling of streek: "to go quickly" (c.1380); this in turn was originally a northern Middle English variant of stretch (c. 1250).^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Nudist man Photographer: Alessandro Vernet Source: http://flickr. ... Image File history File links Nudist man Photographer: Alessandro Vernet Source: http://flickr. ... The Bay to Breakers is an annual footrace which takes place in San Francisco, California. ... Middle English is the name given by historical linguistics to the diverse forms of the English language spoken between the Norman invasion of 1066 and the mid-to-late 15th century, when the Chancery Standard, a form of London-based English, began to become widespread, a process aided by the...

The term "streaking" was coined by a reporter for a local Washington DC news station as he watched a "mass nude run" take place at the University of Maryland in 1973. That nude run had over 500 participants. As the collected mass of nude students exited Bel Air dorm with the lead runner using a flaming broom to part the 2000 plus crowd of spectators like the Red Sea, the reporter, who voice was broadcast live over the station via a pay phone connection exclaimed... "they are streaking past me right now. It's an incredible sight!" The next day it was out on the Associated Press wire as "streaking" and had nationwide coverage.^{[citation needed]} The University of Maryland, College Park (also known as UM, UMD, or UMCP) is a public university located in the city of College Park, in Prince Georges County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., in the United States. ...

Streaking is distinct from naturism or nudism in that streakers usually intend to be noticed and may choose a place with a large audience for their act, regardless of the risk of arrest (sometimes even intending to be remanded into police custody), whereas naturists and nudists generally prefer to be left in peace. It is also distinct from "flashing," in that the intent is generally not to shock or traumatize a victim. The meanings of naturism and nudism are very similar, and refer to a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and public spaces. ... A nudist sunning herself on a beach in Formentera. ... The meanings of naturism and nudism are very similar, and refer to a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and public spaces. ... ... An exhibitionist exposing himself at a soccer game. ...

Streakers may streak only once or a few times, possibly as a result of a dare, or may streak so often it can be considered a hobby. A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. ...

The most public form of streaking is running naked before huge crowds at sporting events. However, many streakers seek quieter venues, such as a neighborhood at night after most people have gone to bed. Some have even found it especially satisfying to streak on rural highways in the very early hours of the morning, when there are not many commuters on the road. A number of streakers do not intend to expose themselves to others, but find it thrilling to do it in places that often have people present, but do not at the time of their streak. Streaking may be an individual or a group activity. It is not uncommon for videos of some of the more daring streaks to find popularity on the internet. A sport consists of a normal physical activity or skill carried out under a publicly agreed set of rules, and with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of skill, or some combination of these. ...

Streaking on college campuses

The first recorded incident of streaking by a college student in the United States occurred in 1804 at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University), when senior George William Crump was arrested for running nude through Lexington, Virginia, where the university is located. Robert E. Lee later sanctioned streaking as a rite of passage for young Washington and Lee gentlemen. Crump was suspended for the academic session, but would later go on to become a U.S. Congressman and Ambassador to Chile. Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. ... George William Crump (September 26, 1786 - October 1, 1848) was a member of the House of Representatives in the 19th US Congress and a United States Ambassador to Chile. ... Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... For other uses, see Ambassador (disambiguation). ...

When and where streaking on campus started is unknown. Streaking seems to have been well-established on some college campuses by the mid-1960s.^[1] The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1958 to the end of 1974. ...

Time magazine, in December 1973, called streaking "a growing Los Angeles-area fad" that was "catching on among college students and other groups."^[2] A letter writer responded, "Let it be known that streakers have plagued the campus police at Notre Dame for the past decade," pointing out that a group of University of Notre Dame students sponsored a "Streakers' Olympics" in 1972.^[3] (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For other universities and colleges named Notre Dame, see Notre Dame. ...

The current record for the largest group streak was established at the University of Georgia, with 1,543 simultaneous streakers on March 7, 1974.^[4] The University of Colorado comes in second with 1,200 streakers, and the University of Maryland ranking third, with 553 naked students streaking three miles in March 1974. The previous record was held by the University of South Carolina, with 508 streakers. Erskine College claimed the highest per-capita streak, when 25% of its 600 students participated in a streaking party in 1974.^{[citation needed]} UGA Main Library The University of Georgia (UGA) is the largest institution of higher learning in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder, UCB officially[3]; Colorado and CU colloquially) is the flagship university of the University of Colorado System in Boulder, Colorado. ... The University of Maryland, College Park (also known as UM, UMD, or UMCP) is a public university located in the city of College Park, in Prince Georges County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., in the United States. ... The University of South Carolina (also referred to as USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public, co-educational, research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. ... Ariel view of Erskine Building and Towers Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina. ...

The last night before final exams at Harvard University sees undergraduates participating in a Primal Scream. Students disrobe and make two laps around Harvard Yard. This is done in both semesters, even during New England winters. Some of the streakers will dress in capes and masks, or top hat and tails, but their genitalia are still exposed. The walkways through which the streakers run are lined with spectators and the school's marching band plays beforehand to excite the crowd. For the Teen Titans episode, see Final Exam (Teen Titans) Final Exam is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. ... Harvard redirects here. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Error creating thumbnail: convert: unable to open image `/mnt/upload3/wikipedia/en/6/61/Primal_Scream_2. ... Harvard Yard in 1905. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... Duke Ellington wearing a top hat. ... A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... An American college marching band on the field (Kansas State University) A marching band is a group of instrumental musicians who generally perform outdoors, and who incorporate movement â€“ usually some type of marching and other movements  â€“ with their musical performance. ...

Princeton University has had a long tradition of streaking. The first streaking incident in 1970 was meant as a one-time prank, but in time, streaking became a tradition of the sophomore class, and rules were drafted for the event. The tradition declined in the 1990s and the administration chose not to tolerate the event anymore; the Board of Trustees voted to ban the practice in 1999 because it was becoming dangerous and attracting too many outsiders. Princeton University is a private coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Sophomore is used (especially in the USA) for describing a student in the second year of study (generally referring to high school or university study). ...

Students of Lewis & Clark College began their naked mile tradition as a response to the arrest of some of its students at a downtown protest.^{[citation needed]} Since then the mile has remained as a celebration of body image, encouraging students to come either naked or wearing underwear/bra/whatever they feel comfortable in without question or judgment. Students continue to honor the legacy each year by coming out on prospective student weekend and running in solidarity through the school. Lewis & Clark College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, United States. ... Body image is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance, or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. ... A pair of mens briefs Undergarments, also called underwear or sometimes intimate clothing, are clothes worn next to the skin, usually under other clothes. ... Bra - front Bra - back A brassiere ( ; , commonly referred to as a bra, ) is an article of clothing that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts. ...

Streaking became an annual campus tradition at The University of Chicago in 1983, during their Kuviasungnerk winter festival, to help students kick the winter blues.^{[citation needed]} There are often more spectators than actual participants. Sophomore Jon Kopauhaugen of Northeastern University of Chicago was also arrested for streaking on April 23, 2008. His intentions are unknown, but he has a history of mischief. The University of Chicago is a private co-educational university located in Chicago, Illinois. ...

In 1986, the University of Michigan's Naked Mile celebrated the last day of class with a group streak across campus along an approximate one-mile path. At the height of its popularity in the late 1990s, between 500 and 800 students would participate. However, due to recent enforcement of public indecency laws and increasing spectator crowds and videotaping, participation has declined, and in 2001, a mere 24 students participated.^[5] Students were warned by college administrators that streakers would be arrested and declared sex offenders for life under Megan's Law.^[6] The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, U-M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan. ... It has been suggested that Sex offender registry be merged into this article or section. ... Megans Law is an informal name for laws in the United States requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders. ...

The University of California, Santa Cruz has an annual fall tradition known as First Rain, where students begin the run in Porter College and run naked around the campus during the first rainfall of the fall season, usually in October. “UCSC” redirects here. ... First Rain is an annual event held at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) by the students of Porter College. ... Redwood sign in front of Porter College Benjamin F. Porter College, a residential college at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is located on the lower west side of the university, to the south of Kresge College. ... In meteorology, precipitation is any kind of water that falls from the sky as part of the weather. ...

Dartmouth College has two streaking-related challenges: The Ledyard Challenge, in which students swim naked across the Connecticut River and run nude back across the bridge,^[7] and the Blue Light Challenge, in which streaking students attempt to press the alarm on every one of the campus's blue light emergency phones.^[8] Currently, a Thursday Night Streaking Club exists that regularly streaks various events and public places.^[9] Dartmouth College is a private, coeducational university located in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA. Incorporated as Trustees of Dartmouth College,[6][7] it is a member of the Ivy League and one of the nine colonial colleges founded before the American Revolution. ... Swimmer redirects here. ... The Connecticut River as seen from the French King Bridge in western Massachusetts. ... This article is about the structure. ...

At the University of Virginia, tradition holds that prior to graduating, students must run naked from the steps of the Rotunda and down the 740 foot Lawn to kiss the buttocks of a statue of Homer, before running back up the Lawn to the peer through the keyhole of the Rotunda, which affords a view of the marble statue of the school's founder, Thomas Jefferson, before they retrieve their clothes. In 1995, a mass streak was organized to protest a police crackdown on the practice. The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Jeffersons Rotunda, University of Virginia. ... Bottom commonly refers to the human buttocks but also has other uses. ... This article is about the Greek poet Homer and the works attributed to him. ... Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 N.S.–4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–09), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

At the University of the Philippines, members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity streak around the campus in an annual event known as the U.P. Oblation Run.^[10] The Oblation UP Diliman, the flagship campus of the U.P. System UP Baguio UP Extension Program in Pampanga Temporary Campus UP Los Baños UP Manila This article is about the University of the Philippines System. ... Alpha Phi Omega (commonly known as APO, but also ΑΦΩ, A-Phi-O, and A-Phi-Q) is a co-ed service fraternity organized to provide community service, leadership development, [1] and social opportunities to college students. ... The Original Oblation The Oblation in UPs Centennial logo. ...

Hamilton College of New York has a Varsity Streaking Team, which, until recently, boasted an undefeated record. The team received positive coverage in the New York Times in 2004 after streaking twelve private colleges in the New England region. Other victories include Colgate University and Princeton University, the latter sparked by a challenge from that school's now-defunct streaking squad. The Williams College "Springstreakers" defeated Hamilton in spring 2005: fifteen members of the Williams team made a full circuit of the Hamilton library the night before their final exams began, streaking about 200 people and giving the Hamilton team their first loss.^{[citation needed]} For other colleges with the same name, see Hamilton College (disambiguation). ... This article is about the state. ... In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, or high school or other secondary school. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Colgate University is a highly selective, private liberal arts college located in the Village of Hamilton in Madison County, New York, USA. It was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary, but has since become non-denominational. ... Princeton University is a private coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. ... Williams College is a highly selective [1] private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. ...

The men's and women's rugby union teams at Swarthmore College engage in a streaking fundraiser each semester known as the "Dash for Cash", in which the team members run naked through Parrish Hall, the main administration building. Spectators are expected to bring money, which the streakers grab from their hands as they run by.^[11] The activity has been known to catch bystanders unawares, despite heavy publicity featuring the slogan, "Bring money, or you're a pervert."^[12] For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1,450 students. ... A fundraiser is an event or campaign whose primary purpose is to raise money for a cause. ... For other uses, see Money (disambiguation). ... Wikibooks has more about this subject: Marketing Look up publicity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

The student body of Willamette University of Salem, Oregon has recently developed a tradition of streaking on Prospy Day, the student nickname for the Spring Preview day in May in which prospective students and their families visit campus. The group of streakers jogs through the major areas of campus at a speed intended to shock and amuse the potential future students, while still finishing their run in time to scatter and avoid campus police, often wearing running shoes and amusing hats, but nothing else.^{[citation needed]} Willamette University is a private institution of higher learning located in Salem, Oregon. ... Nickname: Location in Marion and Polk Counties, state of Oregon Coordinates: , Country State Counties Marion, Polk Founded 1842 Government  - Mayor Janet Taylor Area  - City  46. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Running shoes are footwear specifically designed to be worn when running. ... A hat is an item of clothing which is worn on the head; a kind of headgear. ...

First-year students at Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas who live in Calvert hall have developed a tradition of streaking on Halloween. At midnight the streakers, known as the "Calvert Ghosts," run through the first-year quad wearing nothing but flour. In recent years, the tradition has begun to include many students who don't actually live in Calvert hall. There are usually far more spectators than participants. Trinity University may refer to: Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas Trinity University of Washington, D.C. (formerly Trinity College) There are also several other educational institutions called Trinity College. ...

Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania has a longstanding tradition of streaking on the last Sunday night before finals of the Spring semester. Students gather Sunday night around Mifflin Hall in Pollock Commons before midnight in anticipation of the streaking to ensue. The streakers run down a corridor in front of thousands of students. A recent increase of arrests has resulted in fewer streakers the past two years. The arrest and subsequent trial of Lauren Neiman has instilled fear into the student body at Penn State.^{[citation needed]} The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related land-grant university in Pennsylvania, with over 80,000 students at 24 campuses throughout the state. ... State College redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses, see Midnight (disambiguation) Midnight, literally the middle of the night, is a time arbitrarily designated to determine the end of a day and the beginning of the next in some, mainly Western, cultures. ...

The Jack Mytton Run, an annual streaking event by nude students, happens on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota across Northrup Mall on the first class day following spring break. It is reported to have begun in 1999. This article is about the oldest and largest campus of the University of Minnesota. ... Minneapolis redirects here. ...

Streaking in sports

Rugby Union

Twenty-five-year-old Australian Michael O'Brien was the first known streaker at a major sporting event when on April 20, 1974, he ran out naked onto the ground of an England vs. France Rugby Union match at Twickenham. The photograph of O'Brien captured by the police became one of the most famous photographs of a streaker activity. Erica Roe, a bookshop assistant, also streaked during a rugby union Test at Twickenham in 1982.^[13] Recently, in New Zealand, there have been incidents of streaking at rugby union matches. is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... Twickenham is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, south west London. ... Erica Roe, also known as the Twickenham Streaker, is a famous streaker. ...

Cricket

In the sport of cricket, it is not uncommon for a streaker to run out to the field purely for shock and entertainment value or political purposes. One example was in the First Test of the Australia versus the I.C.C. World XI, when a rather drunken man darted out toward the field naked, shocking the Australian and World XI players, halting play until he was spear tackled to the ground by field personnel after trying to evade their trap (this is the usual method to capture streakers at sporting events) and was apprehended. This article is about the sport. ... ... A spear tackle is a dangerous tackle in rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football whereby a player is picked up by an opponent on their side, and turned so that they are upside down. ...

In one notable incident in 1977, Australian test cricketer Greg Chappell spanked an invading streaker named Bruce McCauley with his cricket bat; McCauley then fell to the ground and was arrested by police.^[14] Former cricket streaker Sheila Nicholls went on to have a successful career in the American music business. Gregory Stephen Chappell (born 7 August 1948 in Unley, South Australia) is a former cricketer who captained Australia between 1975 and 1977 and then joined the breakaway World Series Cricket (WSC) organisation, before returning to the Australian captaincy in 1979, which he held until 1983. ... A cricket bat is used by batsmen in the sport of cricket. ... Sheila Nicholls is a British singer/songwriter born in Colchester, England. ...

Streaking also occurred during the 2007 Boxing Day test match at the MCG^[15] between India and Australia. The Indian media incorrectly reported that local police wrapped the streaker with an Indian flag he was carrying as he charged onto the turf late in the day, at a potential cost of $6,000 in fines. [2] The flag in question was an Irish flag.[3] Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... “MCG” redirects here. ...

The most recent streaking incident was during the second one-day final between Australia and India at the Gabba.^[16]. A 26-year old Brisbane man, Robert Ogilvy, invaded the pitch during the 10th over, only to receive a Shoulder Barge from Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds, causing the streaker to drop instantly to the ground where he was apprehended by Police. The streaker has since been fined $1500, with Symonds receiving no charges. The Brisbane Cricket Ground is a major sports stadium in the Queensland capital of Brisbane. ... For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... Andrew Symonds (born June 9, 1975, Birmingham, England)[1] is an Australian cricketer of West Indian heritage. ...

Australian rules football

Streaking became popular at Australian rules football matches in the 1980s, particularly Victorian Football League Grand Finals, with a trend started by Adelaide stripper Helen D'Amico in the 1982 VFL Grand Final between Carlton and Richmond, wearing only a Carlton scarf.^[17] High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ... Part of the pre-match entertainment at the 2006 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Striptease (disambiguation). ... Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues, is the sixth oldest Australian rules football club and the third oldest club in the Australian Football League. ... This page is about the Aussie rules club. ... This article is about the article of clothing. ...

There were also incidents in 2004 at Launceston (St. Kilda v Port Adelaide) where a streaker was tackled, while another streaker who evaded security in 2007 at Darwin (Western Bulldogs v Fremantle) turned himself in to police the next morning. Another incident occurred in 2007 when two women streaked onto the Gabba pitch at a match between Brisbane and eventual premiers Geelong. The women were caught by security and fined. The Brisbane Cricket Ground is a major sports stadium in the Queensland capital of Brisbane. ... Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club (the trading name for the Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club) is an Australian Football League club based in Brisbane, Queensland. ... Geelong Football Club (also known as Geelong, or The Cats) are an Australian professional Australian rules football club based in the city of Geelong, Victoria at Kardinia Park, known by its sponsored name Skilled Stadium. Playing in the Australian Football League (AFL), they are one of the most successful clubs...

Association football

In 2005, German football club FC Hansa Rostock successfully sued three streakers who disrupted their 2003 match against Hertha Berlin, to recoup the €20,000 they were fined by the German Football Association for failing to maintain adequate security at their ground.^{[citation needed]} FC Hansa Rostock is a German football club of the 2. ... Civil action redirects here. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hertha BSC Berlin is a football club based in Berlin, Germany. ... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ... The German Football Association (DFB) (German: Deutscher Fußball-Bund) is the governing body of football in Germany. ...

During a 2007 exhibition match between Wellington Phoenix and Los Angeles Galaxy, a female streaker took to the pitch trying to unofficially promote a business run by New Zealand sporting personality Marc Ellis. Although Ellis is well known for his promotion of streaking and reimbursement for those fined while doing so, he refused to pay the cost of the fine. In order to pay, the streaker unsuccessfully attempted to sell the item of underwear she wore at the time on online auction site TradeMe.^[18] Wellington Phoenix are a football team based in Wellington, New Zealand and are the only fully professional side from New Zealand. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Full name Los Angeles Galaxy Nickname LA Galaxy Stadium The Home Depot Center (HDC) Carson, CA Coach Ruud Gullit Owner Philip Anschutz (AEG) First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 1–8 Los... Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis (born October 8, 1971) is a former New Zealand rugby league and rugby union player, businessman, and television presenter. ... TradeMe is (as of 2007) the largest internet auction website operating in New Zealand, and is managed by the company Trade Me Ltd. ...

Olympic games

In the 2006 Winter Olympics, streaker Mark Roberts interrupted the men's bronze medal curling match between the U.S. team and the UK team, wearing nothing but a strategically placed rubber chicken. He was intending to advertise a well known gambling website, which was written across his back and breast, but in the United States, cameras cut away before viewers could see him. A Polish female streaker showed up at the closing ceremony, but was not on the telecast either.^{[citation needed]} The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ... Mark Roberts (born December 12, 1964 in Liverpool, England) is a famous British streaker who has run naked during several international events. ... For other uses, see Curling (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... A prop comic holding a rubber chicken in sweatpants (as in the simile looser than a rubber chicken in sweatpants). The rubber chicken is a popular sight gag and slapstick comedy prop, sometimes used by comics to hit people. ... Gamble redirects here. ...

Professional wrestling

In an episode of "SmackDown!" in 2003, Sean O'Haire convinced Brian Kendrick that he would get attention for himself if he streaked through the arena. He made the run, wearing only a long knitted scarf.^{[citation needed]} One has to remember that this was indeed under kayfabe. For the video game series based on the show, see WWE SmackDown! (video game series). ... Sean Christopher Haire (born February 25, 1971) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Sean OHaire. ... Brian David Kendrick[3] (born May 29, 1979) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment performing on its RAW brand. ... In professional wrestling, kayfabe (pronounced KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as real, that is, the portrayal of professional wrestling as unstaged or not worked. ...

At 'WrestleMania 23 a streaker climbed over the fan barricade and climbed on the ring apron right at the start of the main event match between John Cena and Shawn Michaels. The fan was promptly removed by security while Michaels sat on the turnbuckle and mockingly waved good-bye to the crazed fan. WrestleMania 23 was the twenty-third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). ... John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr. ... Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Shawn Michaels. ...

Tennis

The 1996 Wimbledon's Men's singles final between MaliVai Washington and Richard Krajicek was interrupted by a female streaker just before the toss. Melissa Johnson, a 23 year student thereby became Wimbledon's first streaker. The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly referred to as Wimbledon, is the oldest major championship in tennis and is widely considered to be the most prestigious. ... MaliVai Washington (first name pronounced: mal-a-VEE-a) (born June 20, 1969, in Glen Cove, New York) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. ... Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (born December 6, 1971) is a Dutch former professional tennis player. ...

In 2006 a quarter-final match between Elena Dementieva and Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon was interrupted by a male streaker, who was escorted off court by police. He was later indentified as Dutch radio DJ Sander Lantinga, who was streaking for a TV show called 'Try Before You Die'. Elena Vyacheslavovna Dementieva (pronounced: L-e-nuh de-MENT-ye-vuh Russian:  ); born October 15, 1981, Moscow), is a professional tennis player from Russia. ... Maria Sharapova at Indian Wells in 2005. ... The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly referred to as Wimbledon, is the oldest major championship in tennis and is widely considered to be the most prestigious. ... Sander Lantinga (born September 27, 1976 in Berkhout, Netherlands) is a Dutch program maker at BNN, and a radio-DJ at 3FM. On July 4, 2006, he interrupted the quarter final tennis match between Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva on Wimbledon. ...

Snooker

Despite the particularly close up nature of Snooker, there have been a number of streakers in snooker tournaments. The first was Lianne Crofts in the final of the 1997 Benson & Hedges Masters between Steve Davis and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Since then there have been two streakers at the World Snooker Championship. The first was Andrew Slater, who appeared in a Sven-Göran Eriksson mask and socks during a match between Paul Hunter and Quinten Hann in 2002. Then, during the final in 2004 between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Graeme Dott, Mark Roberts ran down the stairs and tried to claim asylum under the table. During the 2008 final between Ali Carter and Ronnie O'Sullivan, a streaker ran across and under the table just before the start of the second evening's session. For other people with this name, see Steve Davis (disambiguation). ... Ronald Antonio Ronnie OSullivan (born December 5, 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands)[1][2] nicknamed The Rocket (or more recently Mr. ... For the results from the current Championship, see World Snooker Championship 2008. ...   (IPA: , born 5 February 1948) is a Swedish football manager. ... Wikinews has news related to: Snooker player Paul Hunter dies of cancer, age 27 Paul Alan Hunter (14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional snooker player. ... Quinten Hann (born June 4, 1977) is an Australian professional snooker player. ... Graeme Dott (born May 12, 1977) is a professional snooker player from Larkhall in Scotland. ...

NFL

In Super Bowl XXXVIII, streaker Mark Roberts disrupted the game by running on to the field. Despite the worldwide audience, this event was largely unnoticed due to that game's infamous halftime show in which Janet Jackson's nude breast was revealed due to what was called a "wardrobe malfunction". A streaker also ran to the 50 yard line and performed push ups, during a game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants, hosted at Wembley stadium, London Date February 1, 2004 Stadium Reliant Stadium City Houston, Texas MVP Tom Brady, Quarterback Favorite Patriots by 7 National anthem Beyoncé Coin toss Earl Campbell, Ollie Matson, Don Maynard, Y.A. Tittle, Mike Singletary, Gene Upshaw Referee Ed Hochuli Halftime show Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, P. Diddy, Kid Rock... Janet Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show. ... This article is about the singer. ...

CFL

During the 2007 Labour Day Classic match between the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Eskimos, a total of four streakers and one partially clothed man disrupted the game. The Labour Day Classic is a particular week of the Canadian Football League schedule that is played over the Labour Day weekend. ... For the defunct hockey team, see Calgary Stampeders (hockey) The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton, Alberta. ...

Badminton

During the 2007 PBO Championships Badminton, Pieter Van Landeghem disrupted the tournament by running naked on the court.

Streaking in popular culture

The high point of streaking's pop culture significance was in 1974, when thousands of streaks took place around the world. A wide range of novelty products were produced to cash in on the fad, from buttons and patches to a wristwatch featuring a streaking Richard Nixon to pink underwear that said "Too shy to streak."^[19] The prominence of streaking in 1974 has been linked both to the sexual revolution and a conservative backlash against feminism and the campus protests of the late 1960s and early 1970s.^[20] Nixon redirects here. ... For the Macy Gray song, see Sexual Revolution (song). ... Feminists redirects here. ...

Ray Stevens wrote "The Streak", a novelty hit about the guy who's "always making the news wearing just his tennis shoes". The song peaked at #1 on the sales charts in April 1974. Randy Newman also performed and wrote a song about streaking, "The Naked Man," which appears on his album Good old Boys. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The Streak was a popular song written, produced, and sung by Ray Stevens. ... For the boxer, see Randy Neumann. ...

The fad soon became a symbol of the decade. In response to streaking, some jurisdictions charged streakers with indecent exposure, but one Maine town voted to pass a law specifically targeted at streaking.

At the peak of the fad, even the comic strip Peanuts got into the act, with Snoopy as the participant. Snoopy, being a beagle, is fur-bearing and the only clothing he actually shed before streaking were his dog collar and his "Joe Cool" sunglasses. For other uses, see Peanut (disambiguation). ... Snoopy is a fictional character in the long-running comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. ...

Perhaps the most widely-seen streaker in history was 34-year-old Robert Opel, who streaked across the stage flashing the peace sign on national US television at the 46th Academy Awards in 1974. Recovering quickly, the bemused host David Niven quipped, "Isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?" Later, some evidence arose suggesting that Opel's appearance was facilitated as a stunt by the show's producer Jack Haley, Jr.^{[citation needed]} Niven's brush with the streaker was voted the top Oscars moment by film fans in 2001. Ironically, Opel's run across the stage occurred with Niven mostly between him and the camera, so nothing below the waist was visible to the TV audience. Robert Opel streaking at the 46th Academy Awards ceremony. ... A peace symbol is a representation or object that has come to symbolize peace. ... The 46th Academy Awards were presented April 2, 1974 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The media itself often stage stunts for movies and television shows. ...

During the fifth season (1974-75) of All in the Family, an exhibitionist streaker exposes himself to Edith and Mike at a police station as they report Archie missing. Soon after being verbally reprimanded and released, the streaker unbuttons and opens his jacket (presumably given to him by the police) in front of the two, and shouts "surprise!" The police officer immediately re-arrests him. Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... All in the Family is an acclaimed American situation comedy that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 12, 1971 to April 8, 1979. ... An exhibitionist is a person who practises exhibitionism as a psychological alteration of the human behaviour that neither implies the need to exhibit the genitalia or buttocks nor alterations of the psychiatric condition of the individual (although sometimes this occurs, see below). ... Information Gender Female Age 50 (in 1977) Date of birth 1927 Date of death Dead 1980) Occupation housewife Family Michael Stivic (son-in-law) Joey Stivic (grandson) Maude (cousin) Stephanie Mills (niece) Floyd Mills (cousin) Amelia (cousin) Liz (cousin) Rose (Aunt) Clara (Aunt) Relationships Archie Bunker Children Gloria Stivic (daughter... Michael Meathead Stivic is a fictional character on the American sitcom All in the Family, played by Rob Reiner. ... Archibald Archie Bunker was a fictional character in the long-running and top-rated American television sitcom All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunkers Place. ...

Three's Company had an episode in which Larry (Richard Klein) streaked at a party in Jack's apartment. Threes Company is an American sitcom that ran from 1977 to 1984 on ABC. It is a remake of the British sitcom Man About the House. ... Dr. Richard Klein is an Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) and a Scientific Staff Member at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). ...

Joey on Full House recalled streaking on the field at one of his high school's football games while wearing a Richard Nixon mask. This article is about the American television series. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... A typical Richard Nixon mask. ...

The band blink-182, in their 1999 music video for "What's My Age Again?", run across the pavement with their pubic region and buttocks digitally blurred out (they actually wore flesh-colored swimsuits during the filming). The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... Whats My Age Again? is one of Blink-182s most famous hits. ...

In response to the resurgence of streaking starting in the 1990s, Blink-182, performance artist John Hassel (popularly known as Bunboy) and others argue that streaking should be considered an art form in and of itself. Performance art is art where the actions of an individual or a group at a particular place and in a particular time, constitute the work. ...

In an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch ("A Halloween Story"), a clone of Sabrina is persuaded by rival Libby Chessler to streak, to liven up a Halloween party. For the comic book series, see Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. ... This article is about the American actress. ... Jenna Leigh Green (born August 22, 1974), an American actress, grew up in Simi Valley, California with her twin sister Jessica and younger sister Rebecca. ...

In 2003, streaking came to the forefront in New Zealand when television presenter Mark Ellis offered a monetary reward for anyone who streaked in front of Prime Minister Helen Clark. This was part of Ellis' National Nude Day. A TV program he presented, Hyundai Sports Cafe, regularly promoted nudity and asked for people to send in nude exploits, including a The Lord of the Rings parody by nude actors, and 30 naked ballet dancers (both male and female) performing in front of the University of Otago main building. For other persons named Helen Clark, see Helen Clark (disambiguation). ... South Korean business tycoon Chung Ju-yung, founder and honorary chairman of Hyundai Group, 1998 Hyundai refers to a group of companies founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea, and related organizations. ... This article is about the novel. ... For other uses, see Ballet (disambiguation). ... The University of Otago (Māori: ) in Dunedin is New Zealands oldest university with over 20,000 students enrolled during 2006. ...

In 2004, a Nike advertisement for their Shox shoes centered around someone streaking at a soccer match wearing nothing but said shoes. Nike, Inc. ... Shox is technology developed by Nike, Inc. ...

In 2007 an ironic viral video for an Australian clothing company entitled 'Streakers love story' featured two streakers who fell in love on opposite sides of the world and met for the first time by streaking into each other's arms at a soccer match. ^[21]

An episode of the sitcom That '70s Show had the main character Eric Forman streaking while the President of the United States was speaking to his town. President Ford visits town and the guys decide to plan a little surprise for him. ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ... That 70s Show is an American television sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenagers living in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin, from May 17, 1976 to December 31, 1979. ... This article is about the character on the American TV series That 70s Show. For the character on the American TV series House, see Eric Foreman. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ...

During the film Old School, Will Ferrell gets drunk and tries to get everybody at a party to streak, but it backfires and Ferrell ends up being the only person to do so. Old School is a comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks SKG in 2003, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days by starting a fraternity, and the tribulations they encounter in doing so. ... John William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967)[1] is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American comedian, actor, voice actor, and writer who first established himself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and has since gone on to a successful film career, starring in the comedies A Night...

In The Simpsons, Barney Gumble streaked across his high school prom. Simpsons redirects here. ... Barnard Barney Gumble is a character on The Simpsons, voiced by Dan Castellaneta. ...

In an episode of Jimmy Neutron, Jimmy is sent off to college and streaks to gain acceptance into a false club created by a jealous classmate. This article is about the character. ...

During the second episode of the 2001 animated comedy Undergrads, the main character Nitz grapples with the tradition of the "Exposed Expo" at his college, State U. After the first snowfall at his college, it is tradition for the freshmen to run around the campus in the nude. Traditons Week approaches for both State U. and Tekerson Tech. ... This article is about the television show. ... “Freshman” redirects here. ...

On Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends, Mac streaks through town after he consumes a considerable amount of sugar to affect his 'condition'.

In an episode of The Chasers War on Everything the chaser boys "streak" at a nudist colony by running around with clothes on to disrupt their activities. The Chasers War on Everything (often shortened to The War by The Chaser cast) is a satirical television comedy series broadcast on ABC TV in Australia. ...

See also

• Clothing-optional bike rides
• Naturism
• Naked Pumpkin Run
• Nudity in sport
• Nudism
• Public nudity
• Flashing
• Exhibitionism
• Obscenity
• Topless
• Skinny dipping

The 2005 Solstice Cyclists in Seattle June 18, 2005. ... The meanings of naturism and nudism are very similar, and refer to a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and public spaces. ... Nudity in sport, i. ... A nudist sunning herself on a beach in Formentera. ... Fashion line Imitation of Christ incorporated toplessness in its public fashion show, which brought comparisons to Vanessa Beecrofts art. ... Indecent exposure is the display of bare parts of the human body that, according to the standards of the individuals cultural surroundings, would otherwise be covered by clothes. ... An exhibitionist exposing himself at a soccer game. ... Obscenity in Latin obscenus, meaning foul, repulsive, detestable, (possibly derived from ob caenum, literally from filth). The term is most often used in a legal context to describe expressions (words, images, actions) that offend the prevalent sexual morality of the time. ... Nudity is a common subject both in fine arts and popular culture. ... Skinny dipping, or skinny-dipping is swimming naked. ...

References

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External links

• History Channel: News report on the streaking phenomenon Audio 3 mins.
• EtymologyOnLine
• Streaking.org
• Streakerama
• Streakers and Streaking at h2g2
• Female Streakers
• Personal account of streaker in United States, 1989