What is a panty raid?

A panty raid is a prank or college tradition where a group of individuals, typically male students, sneak into a dorm or sorority house in the middle of the night to steal women's underwear. The goal of a panty raid is usually to cause mischief and embarrassment rather than to actually steal the underwear.

Panty raids were popular in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, when there were strict rules about co-ed living arrangements on college campuses. The raids were often seen as a way for young men to rebel against authority and engage in harmless, albeit disrespectful, fun.

However, panty raids are now considered outdated and inappropriate, as they perpetuate harmful stereotypes about gender and invasion of privacy. In many cases, panty raids are now seen as harassment and can result in disciplinary action or criminal charges. It is important to respect others' boundaries and privacy, and to avoid engaging in behaviors that may cause harm or discomfort to others.