Ah, the subway. NYC’s luxury commuting service that we just cant get enough of. Aside from the rats, scents, dirt, germs, overcrowding, delays and questionable passengers, we can all conclude that the best stories elope from here.
Why not explain with a little help from the one and only, Leo DiCaprio?
People watching is your talent.
You’ll see quite an array of characters on the subway. You would be lying if you said you didn't spend majority of your subway ride watching people who come on and off the train. Sometimes, you even make up fictional stories about them.
You can perfectly recite everything like a pro.
"The next stop is..." "Stand clear of the closing doors, please." *door closing sound*
The classic: "We are being hold momentarily due to train traffic ahead of us. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Over it.
The excitement when the train starts running express.
A top notch moment for subway riders in the city! Now you’ll have time to get a coffee.
...Until you realize your stop is getting skipped.
You can kiss that venti macchiato goodbye.
When a tourist steps on and absolutely no one cares about their excitement.
Any New Yorker can spot a tourist from miles away. They’re everywhere and stick out like a sore thumb. Once a group of tourists get on the car you're on, you know you’re in for an entertaining treat.
Empty subway cars during rush hour.
Need I explain? We might as well call it the car with the plague. You understand.
When the power goes out.
Rarely, the power will go out on your line. This happened to me once, and I think I did a pretty good job at hiding my hyperventilation.
It's showtime people, showtime.
Let's play a game called ‘Try not to get kicked in the head by these humans flying on the pole right in front of me.’
That one passenger who comes on the train and babbles about nonsense.
Seriously dude, keep it to yourself.
But, at the end of the day...
Subway ride: $2.75
Showtime tip: $1.00 (or more if you're feeling highly generous)
The macchiato you had to rush to get: $4.25
Your experience on the NYC Subway: Priceless
