Why is called "commando" to not wear panties?

Answer 1

Because your privates are out in the open as if your storming the beaches of Normandy and there is no place to hide, lol , funny but that's it really !

Answer 2

Daniel Engber dates the modern usage to 1974 college campuses, where it was perhaps an outgrowth of the Vietnam War. 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 with Jim Spencer writing in the Chicago Tribune:

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

Answer 3

In American slang, this phenomenon is also referred to as Freeballing (in the case of males not wearing underwear) and Freebuffing (in the case of females). Going bareback, however, is also used in the USA in this sense.

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 England, the use of "commando" as an adverb 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. Indeed, many people go commando strictly for comfort, feeling that underwear is unnecessarily restrictive and tight, or just preferring greater mobility for the genitalia. However, in many cases there is a recognisable sexual element to the behaviour.

Answer 4

I think its because a Commando is someone that goes it alone. And maybe going Commando means your privates are on there own.

Answer 5

When have you known a commando to wear panties? There you have it.

Answer 6

because the lining of trouser are usually rough and you have to be tough to stand the rough.The name commando comes from the bore wars (check spelling) used by Winston Churchill who fought against them the last white man to be called Winston or so I am told

Answer 7

Because the commander is on the loose.

Answer 8

i go commando , at time , its good , feels free wooooooooooooooooo

Answer 9

Because when you bend over you give a "Command" performance.

Answer 10

because as soon as your pants come off your ready for action