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Revision as of 15:21, 21 August 2006 by 212.13.241.91 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)In my experience, this term was in use in the mid-'80s by member of Canadian highland infantry battalions in much the same way: denoting wearing no underwear beneath the kilt. The usage in diverse contexts is interesting; I wonder how far back it can be traced. —Michael Z. 07:25, 2005 Jan 7 (UTC)
- Can confirm from personal experience mid-70s among college students and Vietnam vets. Anyone remember anything earlier? --Pmeisel 16:23, 5 Feb 2005 (UTC)
VFD
This article was proposed for deletion January 2005. The discussion is archived at Misplaced Pages:Votes for deletion/Going Commando. Joyous 19:01, Jan 22, 2005 (UTC)
Among Celebrities
Is this list really encyclopedic? Is it verifiable by means available to Misplaced Pages editors? My guess would be "no" to both questions. Any other input? -Willmcw July 5, 2005 00:40 (UTC)
- Well, whether they've admitted in interviews to going commando is probably verifiable. Whether that fact is encyclopedically significant... —Michael Z. 2005-07-5 03:51 Z
- Since there are no sources listed it'd be awfully tough to verify. Willmcw July 5, 2005 05:20 (UTC)
- I'm going to go ahead and remove the list of celebritities. Anyone who has verifiable sources is welcome to add the names of notable people who "go commando".
Good move getting rid of the list. This is supposed to be an encyclopedia, not People Magazine. --RoySmith 15:31, 2 August 2005 (UTC)
The part about Tori Spelling's vagina being exposed on Jay Leno is rubbish - do a google search
Senfeld
That Seinfeld episode doesn't use the phrase "going commando" or even imply it. There's no evidence the writers were even familiar with the phrase. Merely having a character wearing no underwear seems like a pretty loose criteria for inclusion. I propose it be removed. --221.249.13.34 02:52, 13 September 2005 (UTC)
It was included at the specific request of somebody during the VfD. You're right that they don't use the phrase, but they were talking about the same concept. --RoySmith 04:23, 13 September 2005 (UTC)
Probable Origin
This term probably originates from the soldier's practice of not wearing underwear in jungle or desert climates. In desert climates, it's more comfortable, and in jungle climates, it's healthier, as it lessens the chance of contracting various crotch rots. It's called going commando because special forces generally have more operational experience than regular troops, and have accepted the advantages of these practices. It should also be noted that normal underwear is often replaced with pantyhose in jungle climates to deter leeches.
- I concur with this. One of my father's co-workers was a SEAL, and confirmed this for me. (Don't ask how it came up)