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Originally Posted by Mitcham
This was a nice idea for a thread, so I am rather surprised that other posters haven't contributed. I am also somewhat puzzlled as to how not wearing knickers in public came to be known as "going commando" - there doesn't seem to be any connection with that worthy fighting force! Does anyone know the answer?
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Don't know if this is truth or urban legend, but I've heard the term originated with American commandos in Vietnam. Because of the awful heat and humidity, they opted to go sans-underwear to help cool things off and hopefully avoid health problems in that sensitive area.