In a protest against what they perceive as excessively conservative laws in Utah, thousands of individuals participated in a run wearing nothing but their underwear.
As part of the annual Undie Run event advocating for adequate social freedoms, men and women jogged along the wide roads clad only in their underpants, knickers, bikinis, or nightgowns.
The event’s organizer, Nate Porter, sought to confront the state government’s rigid notions of ‘properness’ by encouraging frustrated Utah residents to join in.
Some protesters ran through Salt Lake City adorned with slogans such as ‘Judge not lest ye be judged’ and ‘I’m open on Sunday.’ Participants advocating for gay marriage painted their bodies with messages supporting same-sex couples.
As the home of the Mormon Church, Salt Lake City has consistently opposed the idea of gay marriages.
Porter expressed his thoughts to the Salt Lake Tribune: “I believe many hold misconceptions about Utahns because the angry, uptight individuals are the most outspoken. I hope to see that perception change, even slightly.
‘I am exhausted by the bizarre things Utah is known for, like the liquor laws, and don’t even get me started on Prop. 8. I aim to reveal a more intriguing side of Utah.”
It was estimated that around 3,000 individuals took part in the run.
