Living in New York City, the subway is one of the fastest ways to get around, but maybe not always the most convenient because everybody takes the subway. Every time I have been on the subway I see something I have never seen before, and some of the most interesting people too. Here are the types of people that you can find while riding the subway.
1. The Performer.
Not only are they loud and obnoxious, but they get on an already crowded subway car to sing and dance and ask for money. Please go away.
2. The Pole Hogger.
The poles are there for people to hold on to so that they don't fall over. Not to lean your entire body on to.
3. The Music Listener.
Every person on the subway can hear what song they are listening to. It is a wonder they aren't deaf yet.
4. The Napper.
This person is probably nodding off on to a stranger's shoulder. You wonder if they are going to miss their stop.
5. The Sniffer.
As they sneeze, cough, and sniff all over everyone, you wonder if you are going to catch what they have.
6. The Hipsters.
With their super cool outfits, you wonder what kind of Instagrams they are going to take at the obscure location they found on Tumblr.
7. The Tourists.
Clusters on clusters of tourists in matching "I heart NY" t-shirts that have no idea what they are doing and get off at Times Square.
8. The Beggars.
Not only do I have my headphones on and am ignoring you, but I am taking the subway too. I have no money.
9. The Squisher.
This person gets on a super crowded car that has no room for them, but gets on anyways. No personal space allowed.
10. The Talker.
My headphones are on and I am ignoring you. Please stop trying to talk to me.
11. The Couple.
Sitting on each others laps and giving everyone on the car a look at some great PDA. Thank you.
12. The Seat Hogger.
This person either uses up a seat for their bag, or just sits in the middle of two seats so you can't sit. Either way, they suck.
13. The Businessman.
This person is in a very expensive suit, carrying a newspaper and coffee, and has you wondering why they are on the subway.
14. The Crying Child.
The crying child is usually followed up with the yelling mother. Not only does the stroller take up a lot of space on the subway, but the mother is making a scene yelling at her child.
15. The Drunks.
Anytime you take the subway past 8 p.m., you're going to run into groups of very drunk people. They can either be your entertainment, or annoy you to no end.
And then there is me, taking it all in.
