25 Strange Subway Sightings

When you take public transit, you are agreeing to the possibility of seeing some very strange people. It's almost like an unofficial social contract you sign the minute you step on the train, bus, ferry, etc. And when you do find yourself in these shocking, confusing, and cringeworthy moments, you may stop to ask yourself if there's some sort of special event going on that you don't know about. Perhaps you forgot that it's Halloween or perhaps there's some sort of popular musician's concert in the city that night. Or perhaps it's simpler than that. Perhaps you just live in an area that's partially populated by eccentric folks and crazies.

If you happen to be sitting on the subway right now and you notice one of these strange birds, don't panic. Don't make eye contact. Try not to laugh. Just stare at the ground and pray that your stop comes soon. Perhaps if you're brave enough, you'll sneak a picture and pass it around with a text that reads something like "only in New York" or wherever you currently are. Let's be honest: you don't just see these folks in cities like New York. Strange birds exist everywhere whether or not we like to admit it.

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