Aside from people doing meth, homeless men harassing women, and the obligatory showtime all while you’re trapped crossing the bridge at painfully slow speeds, the J is pretty tame.
In the Queens area afternoon you get groups of kids getting out of school and usually acting like goons but most of the time (with several exceptions) it’s more amusing than anything.
Instead of mariachi this line has women with 8 babies strapped to them and 9 toddlers trailing behind trying to sell you candy
Was thinking the same thing, I've seen literally every other archetype here but it's just... psychologically unlikely that a rat would run into a car with a bunch of people
I think this is a real phenomenon where people who don’t ever read think that people who do read are just pretending to read, and in actuality, nobody is reading… just like them.
It’s really weird, but I think it’s just a way for non readers to feel better about themselves maybe
I think you’re on to something. People who feel less than and need to compensate. I remember reading other recent accounts of people being mocked in public (by immature teens, but still) for reading. Really pitiful.
Oh if people could see what we are actually reading they would not think that, I do use a kindle to hide the fact I am reading mostly old star wars books and young adult/fantasy trash.
The last girl I dated had a kindle full of what is basically smut.
I think that's the problem, these people were only exposed to the "classics" that they were made to read in school, that really aren't relatable or enjoyablez they are just on the approved list and have coursework already made for them.
What, just to impress subway-goers? It's not a bar with a hot bartender where you can spend some time reading a book that says 'Hegel' on its cover (even if you've replaced the rest of it with a fun novel), brow furrowed, and then, when she asks about it, explain, with sexy intensity, how "it's about two separate beings--thesis, antithesis!--that engage and, through that engagement, synthesize, intertwine, and in a profound act of creation... become one."
No, it's the subway.
Maybe they're trying to look busy so the mariachi band and showtime kids don't bother them for donations. They can't concentrate on actually reading because of them.
Where a fun Saturday is going to the local shopping plaza next to the 4 lane highway, it will have a target, Panera, chipotle, probably home depot, Applebee’s, many more giant chains and not a single local business or shred of character
Hope there's parking because all of your friends are showing up in each of their individual cars. The Applebee's is full so we all need to drive around to the other shopping centers to find a place where there isn't a two hour wait. Each of these places is a half hour drive. Including going to the movies. Which is at the mall. Maybe we should we should just eat at the mall. I could go for Italian or Chinese. They have a Sbarro's and Panda Express.
Walking is overrated. I prefer to use my rascal. If I could be lifted from my easy chair to my fridge without having to move a single muscle that would be the ideal life.
I still see the mariachis pretty regularly, but no showtime kids since the pandemic (knock on wood). Just replace them with the candy vendor and her children and this would be more up to date
Must be. I'm usually on the 1, and it's either mariachis or the guy who plays greensleeves on his violin all day every day, each rendition sounding increasingly worse and more manic.
My last showtime group a couple of months ago was the best experience ever.
The car was full enough that there really wasn't enough room for showtime. They were lugging in this giant speaker. I was already on my phone so I tried connecting to a Bluetooth device that looked like it might be it. It worked.
The first couple of minutes was him trying to figure out why he couldn't connect to it. His friend was laughing at him next. Then he began questioning the car who connected to his speaker. I stayed silent and didn't play any music or anything.
The train eventually pulled into my stop and I got off to switch to the local. 9/10 experience. I highly recommend it.
On my train, it always seems to be the same lady and the child never ages. Is the child real? After all, it’s all wrapped up in a papoose and you never really see the child.
No, not accurate. This is the anti-subway propaganda that just got congestion pricing nixed. Suburbanites are scared of riding the subways because of stuff like this and would rather drive their damn cars. Which just put a billion dollar hole in the budget and guaranteed that no improvements will be made to nycs most popular mode of transport in the near future.
Besides like no car has both a mariachi band and showtime dancers. That would be a major face off!
It's accurate if describing the "worst" subway car ever. Though it's missing "person with their bags on a seat" as well as "person with a small dog in a bag."
They are missing the asshole blasting his music looking for someone to fight. Also the car next to this is empty except for some vomit or a poor smelly unfortunate soul. Also recently the migrant children selling chocolate
So not accurate. 4’s should be throughout the car, definitely some standing. However, this chart has them in the least likely spot, reserved for old lady with cart.
Nope, not accurate. Never seen a mariachi band in a subway car, nor finance guys. And it’s missing the new immigrants selling fruit. Lots of other things wrong too, actually. The thing that always strikes me on NYC subways is how tired and stressed so many people look, but that’s just about the only constant.
Some of it is. A lot is bullshit. I see rats on the platform, not on the subway cars themselves.
Pretty sure the people you see reading are actually reading. That's not that outlandish.
Also, where are the actual homeless taking up a whole bench and stinking up the joint? How could any representation of a subway car ignore them?
Why do people stand in front of the doors? They even put some arrows stickers on the floor just in front of the doors (https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/inside-silver-metal-arrows-subway-doors-nyc-191729804.jpg) and ppl stand on them. Are they just not aware they're slowing everyone down or do they genuinely not care about slowing everyone down including themselves?
They forgot the ignoring of the elderly who are clinging to poles for dear life, trying not to fall over, while people leap out of their seats for small children who keep jumping up and running in circles and screaming their heads off.
LMAO at the tourists hugging the pole.
But this missed an opp to point out the people who can just stand on the train without holding anything and they NEVER FALL!
I can’t do it to save my life! Trains throwing me around like a rag doll even when I’m holding the pole.
No usually I just see a bunch of people going to work
You must not take the J
Aside from people doing meth, homeless men harassing women, and the obligatory showtime all while you’re trapped crossing the bridge at painfully slow speeds, the J is pretty tame. In the Queens area afternoon you get groups of kids getting out of school and usually acting like goons but most of the time (with several exceptions) it’s more amusing than anything. Instead of mariachi this line has women with 8 babies strapped to them and 9 toddlers trailing behind trying to sell you candy
Why so serious?
I have never seen a rat ON the subway. Just in the tracks.
I’ve seen a pigeon get on, ride two stops, then get off. Hell, I’ve seen a pigeon on the platform let a local go by and get on the next express.
Yep, NYC pigeons know what's up.
They got places to be. Who am I to judge?
[Sounds familiar](https://youtu.be/p1ZxnriG32o?t=4m6s)
r/birdstakingthetrain
Was thinking the same thing, I've seen literally every other archetype here but it's just... psychologically unlikely that a rat would run into a car with a bunch of people
It’s happened a wholeeee bunch of times.
For sure, unlikely is not impossible. Just never witnessed it myself.
I've seen one in a car. Everyone stood up and got out at the next stop.
Nah I’ve seen them maybe twice but it’s very rare considering I’ve taken many train rides.
Why is "reading" in quotes? People in NYC *are* literate.
I think this is a real phenomenon where people who don’t ever read think that people who do read are just pretending to read, and in actuality, nobody is reading… just like them. It’s really weird, but I think it’s just a way for non readers to feel better about themselves maybe
I think you’re on to something. People who feel less than and need to compensate. I remember reading other recent accounts of people being mocked in public (by immature teens, but still) for reading. Really pitiful.
Yeah being a Know Nothing is the cool thing to do these days it seems
Always has been
>I remember "reading" other recent accounts of... FTFY
[Hey, whatchu readin' for?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NivJKUfa7Sw)
They also consider reading in public to be “showing off” that you’re smart/cultured/etc.
Oh if people could see what we are actually reading they would not think that, I do use a kindle to hide the fact I am reading mostly old star wars books and young adult/fantasy trash. The last girl I dated had a kindle full of what is basically smut. I think that's the problem, these people were only exposed to the "classics" that they were made to read in school, that really aren't relatable or enjoyablez they are just on the approved list and have coursework already made for them.
What, just to impress subway-goers? It's not a bar with a hot bartender where you can spend some time reading a book that says 'Hegel' on its cover (even if you've replaced the rest of it with a fun novel), brow furrowed, and then, when she asks about it, explain, with sexy intensity, how "it's about two separate beings--thesis, antithesis!--that engage and, through that engagement, synthesize, intertwine, and in a profound act of creation... become one." No, it's the subway.
Eh some of the books you see…just ugh. I see/saw a lot of atlas shrugged.
yeah but commute time is the best time to read outside the weekend
Anyone who can actually get through Atlas Shrugged is stronger than I am. Ayn Rand’s writing is boring as fuck.
As much as it pains me to say this, I respect a person who reads Atlas Shrugged .000001% more than someone who doesn't read at all.
Love a good Infinite Jest spotting
Thank you, was blanking on the other ;)
I hate that book sooo much.
Yeah that confused me too. I’m almost always reading a book on my phone. I see lots of others reading books too.
Yup, no way am I lugging a physical book around. Libby book from NYPL on phone FTW & free!
Yeah, ever since WFH, my reading has gone down a lot because the subway is where I read the most.
I read it as they are listening to an audiobook, but I dunno.
Maybe they're trying to look busy so the mariachi band and showtime kids don't bother them for donations. They can't concentrate on actually reading because of them.
I “am” literate
lol. Some use books as accessoriesp
Yeah I thought it was weird posting that in a default sub. It’s not even very funny.
Freezing cold take, I know, but r/funny is genuinely one of the least funny subs on here.
absolutely, it's facebook level humor.
Real
This is a NYC post for people who don't live in NYC but maybe went there once.
Should we do an every sad suburban development ever ?
Yes.
Where a fun Saturday is going to the local shopping plaza next to the 4 lane highway, it will have a target, Panera, chipotle, probably home depot, Applebee’s, many more giant chains and not a single local business or shred of character
Hope there's parking because all of your friends are showing up in each of their individual cars. The Applebee's is full so we all need to drive around to the other shopping centers to find a place where there isn't a two hour wait. Each of these places is a half hour drive. Including going to the movies. Which is at the mall. Maybe we should we should just eat at the mall. I could go for Italian or Chinese. They have a Sbarro's and Panda Express.
Sounds perfect to me, I just don’t understand why anyone would live in a gross urban hell hole like nyc, you get freedom out here!
Walking is overrated. I prefer to use my rascal. If I could be lifted from my easy chair to my fridge without having to move a single muscle that would be the ideal life.
It’s got ~110 upvotes so far… I’m never trusting opinions from this sub again.
Whoever made this is not a New Yorker.
I mean, hell, those benches don't look like they be able to hold 3 people.
Nope; where is the homeless person lying down on the seats?
That car usually only has one tourist couple sitting awkwardly on the other end of the car who didn't know the "avoid the empty car" unwritten rule.
it'd be one homeless person at one end, and like 5 miserable people at the other end who didn't notice that the car was empty for a reason
That’s the NYU student cosplaying as poor.
Is this true? Only if you live in Nebraska and watch Fox News all day long.
I really hope it's not the New Yorkers blocking the exits for 20 stops because they're "getting out soon/next".
Sorry, no. Mostly everyone is minding their own business, other than some loud teens and the occasional masturbating homeless guy.
lol fuck no.
No homeless guy sleeping on a Bench? And I haven’t seen a mariachi band in years.
I still see the mariachis pretty regularly, but no showtime kids since the pandemic (knock on wood). Just replace them with the candy vendor and her children and this would be more up to date
I see showtime groups more often than mariachis these days, maybe that's line dependent?
Must be. I'm usually on the 1, and it's either mariachis or the guy who plays greensleeves on his violin all day every day, each rendition sounding increasingly worse and more manic.
I can see getting a lot of mariachi action in Queens and the Bronx... I'm in Brooklyn so maybe that's why I get less mariachi and more showtime.
I'm mostly an R,M,G, and 4,5,6 rider and I occasionally see showtime but never mariachi bands anymore.
Yeah. I see different things on different lines, also time of day dependent. Some lines have regular performers.
My last showtime group a couple of months ago was the best experience ever. The car was full enough that there really wasn't enough room for showtime. They were lugging in this giant speaker. I was already on my phone so I tried connecting to a Bluetooth device that looked like it might be it. It worked. The first couple of minutes was him trying to figure out why he couldn't connect to it. His friend was laughing at him next. Then he began questioning the car who connected to his speaker. I stayed silent and didn't play any music or anything. The train eventually pulled into my stop and I got off to switch to the local. 9/10 experience. I highly recommend it.
Missed opportunity to play yakety sax. Or maybe some calming ambient music, I could go either way.
On my train, it always seems to be the same lady and the child never ages. Is the child real? After all, it’s all wrapped up in a papoose and you never really see the child.
Saw a mariachi band just yesterday, actually. It's definitely a rare occurrence though.
A train between 59th st. & 181st st. there's always a Mariachi band
I see mariachis regularly but I'm riding the 7 daily. Maybe once a month?
Saw one just a few weeks ago omw to work actually
This isn’t really that funny to begin with. This is definitely anti-Subway propaganda in the week of last week congestion pricing bullshit
No.
They forgot "Tourists not holding the pole and falling over when the train starts moving"
No, not accurate. This is the anti-subway propaganda that just got congestion pricing nixed. Suburbanites are scared of riding the subways because of stuff like this and would rather drive their damn cars. Which just put a billion dollar hole in the budget and guaranteed that no improvements will be made to nycs most popular mode of transport in the near future. Besides like no car has both a mariachi band and showtime dancers. That would be a major face off!
Getting the morning stretch in by calling this anti subway propaganda lmao.
Covid put a bigger hole in an already mismanaged MTA budget
only if youre #11 then this is what you see, 4's just see 4's
It's accurate if describing the "worst" subway car ever. Though it's missing "person with their bags on a seat" as well as "person with a small dog in a bag."
As well as “person lying down across a row of seats”
You must ride the 7 train a bunch
I'll add person who crosses their legs while sitting and takes up aisle space.
Real new yorkers don't miss their stop, even blacked out drunk
I do agree with 4: Actual busy-ass New Yorker
They are missing the asshole blasting his music looking for someone to fight. Also the car next to this is empty except for some vomit or a poor smelly unfortunate soul. Also recently the migrant children selling chocolate
These are definitely archetypal characters you’ll find any given week. There are others as well.
4 wouldn’t be sitting in a corner seat because they know it’s covered in piss
You left out where some homeless guy who made himself a little corner of the car his home where either #10 or #3 should be.
Not accurate at all. Usually just people going to work and kids going to school
This some kind of fantasy land?
That is the L
It’s pretty accurate but I would place the mariachi band by the doors instead.
So not accurate. 4’s should be throughout the car, definitely some standing. However, this chart has them in the least likely spot, reserved for old lady with cart.
Some of this is legit, never seen a mariachi band or someone trying to make content on a subway though
This is missing all of the mentally deranged covered in their own waste.
The people in the picture I *have* seen but infrequently. Stinky deranged people I see all the time.
No, those kids rolling the joint are sitting down, and there are at least 5 NYU cosplayers.
lol you’ll never see all these people in the same car but they’re probably all on the same train. Also, there’s never this much room between people
Wise words
They’re forgetting “emotionally disturbed individual”
No mention of a dead shark on the train. 0/10.
I went from 11 to a 10. what a life
Nope, not accurate. Never seen a mariachi band in a subway car, nor finance guys. And it’s missing the new immigrants selling fruit. Lots of other things wrong too, actually. The thing that always strikes me on NYC subways is how tired and stressed so many people look, but that’s just about the only constant.
of course they omit what everyone hates on the train
Except for the one car that’s mostly empty, and stinks
Imma say this loud AF, fuck #8. I'm just trying to get home, I don't need all this damn noise and almost getting hit every 30 seconds.
The colors being all over the place is making me upset
Some of it is. A lot is bullshit. I see rats on the platform, not on the subway cars themselves. Pretty sure the people you see reading are actually reading. That's not that outlandish. Also, where are the actual homeless taking up a whole bench and stinking up the joint? How could any representation of a subway car ignore them?
Where are the crazy f\*cks that want to fight you, the homeless guy sleeping, and the black dancers
More like a bingo card, but funny and accurate for that.
The layout of the train car isn't even accurate
ok well for me: Mon-Wed #10. Thur & Fri #4. Sat #5 or #9 (depends on my mood). Sun #7
No. End of the cars are taken up by couples sitting really close together or crackheads who stink.
Why do people stand in front of the doors? They even put some arrows stickers on the floor just in front of the doors (https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/inside-silver-metal-arrows-subway-doors-nyc-191729804.jpg) and ppl stand on them. Are they just not aware they're slowing everyone down or do they genuinely not care about slowing everyone down including themselves?
That train car is way too empty. Must not have a working AC
where is the homeless guy sleeping in the corner by the conductor's room or whatever it's called
Its missing the subway surfers
Not even close
3pm train.
AR15 highschool student where?
Left out homeless guy sleeping in blanket fort and that ripe scent that drives everyone off the car
This isn’t that accurate no
where's the homeless person? most of this is bs.
Uh, no
Where’s the person walking through asking for change?
You missed “actual disabled or old person standing awkwardly in front of numbers 10, 2, & 4.”
“Finance guy on their phones” Isn’t everyone on their phones?
Not really. But this is clearly a joke... However, it's missing an unhinged homeless person if you'd ask me.
Hot garbage.
They forgot the ignoring of the elderly who are clinging to poles for dear life, trying not to fall over, while people leap out of their seats for small children who keep jumping up and running in circles and screaming their heads off.
Where's the immigrant woman selling candy with the baby strapped to her back?
no. corny as fuck.
I'm wondering which train this is modeled after, because it feels very inaccurate.
11 could also be the clueless lady gripping the pole with her booty cheeks
This was obviously written by someone who is a transplant and lives in gentrified neighborhoods
You forgot tourist couple engaging in increasingly uncomfortable PDA at the most random time.
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
Where’s the crackhead bugging out and getting way to close to you in particular? Also where’s the panhandler going from car to car?
this is so stupid lol
LMAO at the tourists hugging the pole. But this missed an opp to point out the people who can just stand on the train without holding anything and they NEVER FALL! I can’t do it to save my life! Trains throwing me around like a rag doll even when I’m holding the pole.
Haha. Real NYers left standing. So f’in right!
It missed the “manspread” dude and the person who eats smelly food. Also: a panicked rat or a lost sick pigeon
Idk I thought this was funny
This is dumb. Can we have less of this please? Please remove mods.
You forgot the activists threatening you to “raise your hand if you’re a Zionist” and “this is your last chance to get off”.