# All of the clothes you're wearing right now vanish this second. How screwed are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 29, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396 "2016-11-29T18:33:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/21 "2016-11-29T19:55:23Z")
I’m already naked. So… ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/22 "2016-11-29T20:02:57Z")
I’m at home with the blinds closed. And I live alone. I wouldn’t be screwed, but I really like the tunic I’m wearing right now, so losing it wouldn’t be welcome. Not to mention that I’d be pretty surprised to suddenly find myself naked! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![sitchensis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sitchensis/32/4892_2.png) [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/23 "2016-11-29T20:04:45Z")
If I could jump up and slam the office door I’d be fine. I could either wait it out until the building closes or call my wife. If I had to leave, I have a full set of rain gear hanging up in my office. The biggest problem I have is that both set of boots in my office are caulks. ---
**Author:** ![jonesj2205](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecc23a/32.png) [@jonesj2205](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jonesj2205)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/24 "2016-11-29T20:06:28Z")
In my office with door closed. have a jacket and sweater in office too. One of those would have to be tied around my waist. And then it would still be a very awkward trip out to car. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/25 "2016-11-29T20:08:40Z")
> [@sitchensis](#): > > The biggest problem I have is that both set of boots in my office are caulks. > [@](#): > > Caulk boots, calk boots, or cork boots (pronounced “cork” and usually called “corks”) are spike-soled boots worn by loggers, tree planters and other forestry laborers in many places, but particularly associated with the lumberjacks of the timber-producing regions of the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Learned something. ---
**Author:** ![snoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@snoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snoe)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/26 "2016-11-29T20:30:34Z")
STOP READING MY SLEEPING MIND - I have this nightmare at least a few times a year. ---
**Author:** ![Malthus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/27 "2016-11-29T20:36:57Z")
In my office I have a full set of lawyer’s robes, which include pants and a shirt; plus formal shoes. No extra socks though, so I would look slightly weird on my scuttle home. ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/28 "2016-11-29T20:38:28Z")
I live alone; all my windows are covered so no big deal—I’m in tee shirt and shorts at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/29 "2016-11-29T20:44:38Z")
I’m also in the office, but I’m slouching enough that all that would be seen is my upper half, so no different than the beach really. Side note: Holy hell there are A LOT of people who keep clothes at their office! ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/30 "2016-11-29T20:59:29Z")
I’d empty out my backpack, put it over my head, and walk out. I’m pretty sure none of my coworkers would recognize me below my face. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/31 "2016-11-29T21:04:08Z")
I’m home, so no problem. I’m sitting by a stack of clean clothes that need to be carried upstairs. If I didn’t have clothes close at hand I’d have to walk past a few windows to get them, so if the neighbors are looking this way they may get a peek. Sucks to be them if they do. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/32 "2016-11-29T21:09:54Z")
> [@corkboard](#): > > Fairly screwed. I’m sitting in the front window of a sandwich shop at the mall, facing out, watching people walk by. If I suddenly became naked the young lady at the t-shirt kiosk in front of me would get an eyeful. Then I’d have to walk through the mall out to the parking lot, in the rain, to get to my car. Then either return to my office or drive home. I’d like to think I’d be cool about it but would rather not find out. Well, the least you could do is buy a t-shirt… ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/33 "2016-11-29T21:18:18Z")
meh. I’m at home in the warmest room in the house. So no biggie. ---
**Author:** ![Waxwinged](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c2a13f/32.png) [@Waxwinged](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waxwinged)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/34 "2016-11-29T21:27:18Z")
That would leave me mildly annoyed. Would have to traverse a cold workroom and go up the stairs to get something else to wear. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/35 "2016-11-29T21:30:45Z")
Sitting in my cube, I have spare clothes in my side desk and a shirt hanging on the wall. As long as no one walks by for a minute or two, I could leave the cube fully dressed. My cube is against a wall with sufficient shielding that a person would have to be very close to see me. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/36 "2016-11-29T21:35:31Z")
I am in a private office with the door closed. I have at least four jackets and sweaters hanging on the back of my chair and I could steal the blankets out of my dogs bed. It would still be awkward and the dog would be upset. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/37 "2016-11-29T21:39:39Z")
If I only lost my credentials I’d be lucky. > [@jtur88](#): > > Sometimes, in the summer, I’m not wearing anything in the **fist** place. Please no details. > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > I’m pretty sure none of my coworkers would recognize me below my face. But not ABSOLUTELY sure? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/38 "2016-11-29T21:44:28Z")
I’m at work and the office gets chilly. So I’ll whip on my knitted shawl and cardigan, run out to the car, and grab my gym clothes. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/39 "2016-11-29T21:49:02Z")
Not a problem right now, I’m home from work. A half hour ago would not have been a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396/40 "2016-11-29T21:49:04Z")
I’m at work–I have a pair of pants and a shirt in a drawer right here at my desk and a pair of shoes in my car. So other than not having underwear or socks I’d be okay. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-vanish-this-second-how-screwed-are-you/773396.md?page=3)