Sure, office curmudgeon John Del Signore railed against The No Pants Subway Ride earlier this week, but we're happy to report that he's been coming in to the office sans pants all week and it has really turned him around on this whole thing. So we lift our ban, for now, on No Pants Subway Ride coverage... because we don't really have a ban on coverage, just a desire to see them take it to the next level. And yes, there's MORE to say! Actually, there's nothing more to say. What you just read was FILLER, all we've really got is this new video of the action. Enjoy! more ›

In a world of so many violent subway fights caught on camera phones and uploaded to YouTube, this one of a subway prank gone bad hilarious is sort of refreshing! Sure, it's sort of derivative of the below Hans Moleman production, but we really like the element of surprise, and the use of public transit. Plus, the youthful protagonist takes it all in stride, making it less depressing, and making this an instant classic in the "hit in groin" genre. more ›

Art caper or drunken prank? That's the question surrounding a recent incident in Greenpoint where 34-year-old Jade Uribe fled from a party at a gallery in the neighborhood, with a $1,200 framed Ridley Howard work in hand and a getaway car at the ready. According to the Daily News, this "hipster" was tackled by guests and arrested, but gallery owner Martin Nederpelt wants prosecutors to go easy on Uribe, convinced it was just a drunken prank gone bad. more ›

Last year, EMS lieutenant Michael Palleschi faced investigations over violating medical privacy laws and pranking a teenage volunteer. Palleschi allegedly posted details on Facebook of a 911 call in which a woman complained about a "swollen vagina," with the comment, "Can't make this up." An administrative judge has now ruled that Palleschi should lose his job over the goof. He should also probably lose his job for the prank he pulled in which he gave a teenage EMS volunteer a stickup note to give to Dunkin' Donuts employee, telling him it was a bagel order, but he could argue that putting a minor in danger of being arrested is totally funny! more ›

The G train may just be a mere puppet under the control of the MTA, but this is probably what it would say to you if its transit Svengali could figure out how to stick a hand up its caboose and make it talk. Straphangers, the G train will now "show up if and when we feel like it." (Oh and P.S., the transit overlords are still raising fares.) [via @rcwellington] more ›

Improv Everywhere brought their antics to Coney Island yesterday, turning a beach day into a black tie affair! Hundreds of folks dressed in tuxedos and gowns confused the regular beachgoers, as they played in the sand and swam in the ocean in their formal wear. more ›

First piranhas and now this? According to this sign, saber-toothed tigers have been released in Prospect Park! (Yes, the extinct, prehistoric animal.) Allegedly this move was made to prevent soil erosion, but that smells like a cover up to us—clearly these tigers were brought in to take care of that Canada goose problem. We've contacted Eugene Patron at the park for comment and we'll update when we hear back. Be careful out there, these things are ruthless. more ›

Sometimes, people just can't take a joke. Especially when that joke involves a violation of medical-privacy laws, or could make a teenager look like a criminal. Michael Palleschi, 36, is facing his second investigation over his twisted sense of humor, and could lose his job with the FDNY. He first got into trouble after posting details of a 911 call in which a woman complained of a swollen vagina on Facebook. The FDNY pushed to get him fired, but that didn't stop him from continuing with the goofs. more ›

Say what you want about Improv Everywhere—but who amongst us can complain about a recreation (albeit, a low budget recreation) of the 1984 classic Ghostbusters staged inside of the New York Public Library? Check out the troupe's latest prank below, where some library patrons get a quick study break (the scene and chase only lasted a few minutes). more ›

Did anyone really believe that the Improv Everywhere troupe rode the subway naked? The video was posted on April Fools Day, but it seemed like the NY Times may have fallen for it... they even called the cops! The gullible Grey Lady was told by an NYPD spokesperson that no laws was broken, and they confirm, saying: "We checked, and sure enough, the definition of 'exposure of a person,' a violation under section 245.01 of the state’s penal code" (heh) "states that the law does not apply to any person entertaining or performing in a play, exhibition, show or entertainment." Alas, as we pointed out yesterday, the pranksters were all wearing nude-colored undies. And underwear fetishists (if you even exist) take note: IE head Charlie Todd says an uncensored video will be made available soon. more ›

Looks like Starbucks has a sense of humor too? In response to actual requests for more sizes, Starbucks unveiled their "new" Plenta and Micra sizes to go with Tall, Grande and Venti. The Micra actually makes sense as an espresso cup, holding just 2 oz of coffee, while the Plenta delivers enough coffee to make a consumer go into cardiac arrest in record time at 128 oz (we don't even want to think about the calorie count). Other suggested uses for a Plenta cup include rain hat, planter or yoga block. more ›

Now that hirsute hipsters reign supreme over old-timey speakeasies, is the DOH cracking down on unsanitary facial hair? Today is April Fool's day, so unfortunately this amusing "report" on CHOW about a Cobble Hill facial hair crackdown is the stuff of fantasy. But isn't high time the Department of Health required all beards, mustaches and aggressive sideburns to be covered with a "mustache net"—and start raiding some of these hair raising establishments? When seen floating in a $12 cocktail, mustache hairs look all too similar to some other types of hair. more ›

The Queens teenager whose prank 911 call sparked allegations of racial profiling by New Jersey state police officers has a history of making false 911 calls. Three months before 19-year-old Rodney Tanzymore called police to falsely report that passengers in a van in which he was riding were carrying guns at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop, he called cops in Queens to report that a man matching his own description was brandishing a firearm. more ›

The Improv Everywhere troupe was at it again recently, throwing a birthday party for a random stranger in a bar—a mission they didn't quite accomplish in 2003. Back then they didn't film the prank, but this time around they rigged the Gaslight Bar in Manhattan with wireless microphones and hidden cameras (it was filmed for television). Here's what happened: more ›

About that Rangers fan you felt bad for because his would-be-fiance ran out of MSG when he proposed via the scoreboard... yeah, that was fake. And not only was it a fake, but it was Rangers-sanctioned, and "Nick" and "Melissa" were hired actors! Reportedly they were "hired through an agency and designed to be part of the in-game entertainment." So it wasn't even a real-life couple trying to get their 15 minutes of viral fame through the YouTubes... in which case, we have to ask again, why was this pre-meditated prank so lame? Here's a better one. more ›

Someone attempted to convince Brooklyn Tech students, parents, and teachers that the school was closed until further notice by sending a spoof email using the assistant principal's account. The phony email claimed that a construction accident in the basement had caused "a serious safety hazard for anyone that comes near or inside the school," according to the Times. more ›

Team Improv Everywhere made a recent Knicks game a little more interesting for everyone there. While the rest were sitting pretty in their 300 section seats, one IE agent named Rob pretended to get lost on his way back from the concession stands. A few yells from his friends, "Hey Rob, we're over here!" quickly turned into hundreds trying to help the hapless fella. There were even "Where is Rob?" chants, and by the end of the game, when he finally reunited with his friends, strangers were patting him on the back and asking for his autograph. The troupe says: "I guess rooting for Rob to find his seat is a lot like rooting for the Knicks to win — it’s a hopeless cause, but you can’t help cheering for the underdog anyway." more ›

An 18-year-old student at Sacred Heart University claims that three lacrosse players at the Connecticut school — one of them a Long Island native — sexually assaulted her in a dorm room last weekend. The victim was having consensual sex with 19-year-old freshman Timothy Sanders, when the suspect allegedly held her down and shouted for his two teammates, freshmen Nicholas Travers and Zachari Triner, to join in, according to police. The two men then purportedly ran naked into the dorm room and touched the woman inappropriately. After she screamed and struggled, Travers and Triner fled. more ›

Remember that free building in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens? Unsurprisingly, the whole thing was a prank. Reportedly a local resident was fed up with the rundown building (located at 205 Parkside Avenue) and decided to put up a sign and a Craigslist ad advertising it for free. The prankster told the Daily News: "We want to see something positive happening with the building [not just a] festering rathole on what could be a lively thriving commercial strip." more ›

Yesterday the Improv Everywhere gang took 2,000 dogs for a walk in the Cobble Hill area of Brooklyn. Invisible dogs, that is. You remember those old invisible dog toys, right? Turns out the circa-1970s toy was manufactured in a Brooklyn factory, which now contains the Invisible Dog art space! The space loaned the pranksters the vintage dog leashes for their afternoon of good clean fun; and if you want one yourself they still seem to be for sale online. More photos from Katie Sokoler, here. more ›

Those pranksters at Improv Everywhere took their shenanigans underground and set up a photo studio in a subway car yesterday. They told everyone they had to take their portraits for the annual subway yearbook. Oh New York, so gullible sometimes. more ›

At least this underground sign makes more sense than the "Brodaway" tiling spotted on the G platform. The Examiner spotted this one in the Fulton Street station (on the 2/3 platform) pointing towards a train headed to Downtown Breuckelen. This isn't a typo, it's just old-timey! As they point out, "the sign refers to the original Dutch name for Brooklyn. Named after a town in The Netherlands, the Village of Breuckelen was one of the first municipalities in New York State and was founded by the Dutch West India Company in the 1640s." more ›

Yesterday's sighting of a DOT warning that "New York is Dying" apparently had less to do with the city's decaying infrastructure and was more likely the handiwork of hacker(s) who had their way with road signs in Manhattan yesterday. Commenters yesterday pointed us to a January posting on iHacked that gave simple instructions on how to manipulate the roadside messages as well as the fact that the Diggnation founders had just mentioned it (and even gave out the signs' default password!) this past week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. more ›

A reader sent us in this picture taken at East 4th Street and Broadway in front of the French Connection, claiming that "all sorts of signs (were) taken over" today. Apparently another sign at the corner of Houston and Chrystie Streets read "Party at Julie's." Who is behind this DOTomfoolery? Has Poster Boy gone digital?? Does anyone have directions to Julie's??? more ›

When Drew Thurlow wanted to thank his good friend Bobby Lattis for being a dedicated and loyal friend throughout the years, he decided to think outside the box. The imaginary box that mimes make, that is: Drew organized a mime to Bobby on his way to work this past Wednesday. Here are the thorough instructions to the mime, after getting into Bobby's apartment building (helped by another friend):

From there, the Mime will exit the building with a very confused Bobby and follow him to the train three blocks away. The Mime will ride the subway with Bobby, mimicking him all the way to his stop in Manhattan (the train may be crowded so the Mime should take caution not to lose his target). After they get off the train, the Mime follows Bobby to his office building a half block away. The Mime will try and enter Bobby's office building, but will get stopped by security. He waves a sad goodbye.

Bad idea pubic hair: The Daily News got word of 18-year-old Matt Connor's recent Scientology prank involving Vaseline, toe nail clippings, and yes, pubes. After getting all slathered up, Connor (a member of Anonymous, an anti-Scientology group, who told cops his name was Mahoud Samed Almahadin) headed to the West 46th Street Scientology center and "tossed a number of books around, then smeared the petroleum jelly on a TV set, shelves." Words don't really do the scenario justice—just watch the video below (though be warned: it's not for the weak of heart, or stomach). more ›

Over 1200 folks showed up for the 8th annual No Pants Ride yesterday. The group split up and took over four separate train lines, where they terrified children, delighted perverts, shocked prudes, and brought some humor underground. If you think the troupe was warm, however, check out the photos—those pants didn't come on above ground, in the freezing snowy weather! Did you spot the knickerless masses yesterday? more ›

The elaborate fake New York Times stunt may have cost up to $250,000. Though the group claiming responsibility for printing and distributing over one million copies of a July 4, 2009 edition says their costs were $100,000, the NY Post's experts believe that printing a 14-page, 4-color paper are closer to a quarter million for that many copies. more ›