'Saw a rat carrying a slice of pizza down the stairs of the subway': Top 20+ crazy New York City stories

It may just be the city that never sleeps because no one wants to miss the next crazy New York moment. 

No one ever said that New York was the right place for everyone to live. It's too expensive, the people can be intense, and you're more likely to witness something absolutely nuts than something picturesque or romantic. In short, if you're a New Yorker, you know that one moment, you could experience one of those astounding moments of gratitude to be living in such a historic city. But then the next moment, you get off the subway and you see the most disgusting thing imaginable. These crazy sightings range from pet llamas on leashes to abnormally large rats on the subway to bizarre street performances. I can personally attest that the story of the crazy person dressed as a rat in Washington Square Park is a true one as I have seen him myself.

Keep scrolling below for the full list of memorable NYC anecdotes. When you're done, check out this compilation of tales about entitled Karen customers.

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