Sports fans around the world have one thing in common: we hate it when our games get interrupted – that is, unless it's by a streaker. Preferably a blonde. With large… assets. And if that fails (which is the norm), at least we have the entertaining tackles and chases by stadium security to make the event worth our while. Although streaking is usually associated with sports, it has a bold history and is firmly entrenched in the cultures and social calendars of universities and colleges worldwide. Many an activist has also bared a hairy armpit or worse to raise public awareness, and it has even given rise to a multitude of naked social events. Endeavoured individually or in groups, the art of streaking has taken on many forms over the years but the naked truth prevails: socks, shoes, and scarves are optional.

10.The First Daredevils

The first recorded streak happened on July 5, 1799, when an adventurous (and unfortunately, nameless) man accepted a dare and was arrested at the Mansion House in London after a naked dash from Cornhill to Cheapside. Within 5 years of the nameless trailblazer's sprint, the U.S. recorded its first streaking event at Washington College when George William Crump bared all during a run through Lexington, Virginia.

9.The Guy Who Introduced It to Sports

Michael O'Brien changed the number of security guards at major sporting events forever when he charged onto the field during a rugby match at Twickenham in his birthday suit on the April 20, 1974. Dared by a friend to run the width of the field and touch a fence, O'Brien almost lost when police caught up to him before he could reach his destination.

8.The Serial Streakers

Streaks are usually unpremeditated, alcohol-induced events – but there are those who take their raunchy romps very seriously. The world's most prolific streaker, Mark Roberts has streaked at over 500 major sports events over the past 18 years, giving him a place of eminence amongst serial streakers. His streaks includes the Super Bowl, Miss World, the running of the bulls in Pamplona and the Wimbledon final. Mark's unusual hobby even led to a few paid-for commercials.

7.The Streakers that Scored

When you take your clothes of and run onto a sports field, chances are you might come into contact with the players. Due to the inebriated state of most streakers, such an event usually leads to a massive takedown and possible concussion, but every once in a while a streaker actually manages to get a hold of the ball and score.

6.The Epidemic of '73

In 1973, Stephen F. Austin State University was hit by a full-blown "streaking epidemic". Nubile young bodies wearing nothing but sneakers could be seen everywhere – from the residence halls to football games. Even the once esteemed spring graduation ceremony could not escape the disrobed liberation. As media coverage of the so-called epidemic spread, several colleges and other groups in the US were swept up in the naked novelty.

翻译:彼得潘、小飞侠 来源:前十网