The 'Tarps Off' trend of shirtless spectators originated in St. Louis, Missouri, and appeared at games in Detroit, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Anaheim. Supported reports confirm the starting location and geographic spread while leaving details about specific games, participant counts, and individual initiators unverified. Analyses from progressive, conservative, libertarian, and critical viewpoints examine the trend's cultural implications without consensus on its spontaneity or broader effects.