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There doesn't seem to be a certain explanation, but for a good discussion of the origin of the term see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_commando

2007-03-12 06:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Doctor 4 · 0 0

The 1 answer that I can think of is during the training for special units such as the US Navy Seals, there is a great deal of training done in and around the beach. This causes an inordinate amount of sand to get into places that they don't normally get into. The trainees in order to minimize chafing would not wear underwear because the friction of the underwear + the sand would cause terribly painful sores.

2007-03-12 13:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I think it comes from the fact that you are man enough to risk zipping up , binding, or pinching your favorite bits. You know no fear. Just like a big strong commando.

2007-03-12 20:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Redd-eternalnight 2 · 0 0

loco's got it partly right - it also refers to special operations troops fighting in tropical environments (like parts of Vietnam) where keeping damp clothing next to your skin could result in jungle rot on sensitive parts of the anatomy. Doing without underwear removes the close proximity of sodden clothing and improves ventilation, reducing or eliminating that hazard.

2007-03-12 15:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Bob G 5 · 0 0

I don't know if this is where it started but the first time I heard it was on the Friends TV show. Joey said that when he was trying to tell someone he didn't wear underwear.

2007-03-12 13:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 2 1

I used to know that as 'going regimental' and that was from scotsmen not wearing anything under their kilts.

2007-03-12 13:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by mimoll 3 · 1 0

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