Millions of people rely on the subway to get from one place to another. Especially in large cities like New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, this mode of transportation is essential. People can get around 24-hours a day while spending little money to do so.
As an easy method of travel, people from all walks of life depend on the subway. That means on any given day, you’ll run into every type of person imaginable. And when we say “every,” we mean “every” as you’ll see from these 50 examples of unusual sightings on the subway.
1. TV in Moscow
If you ride the subway in Moscow, Russia, you never have to worry about missing your favorite television show. You can simply bring your TV with you. It does make you wonder what’s so great that she couldn’t just record the show.
2. Affordable therapy
A lot of people don’t go to therapy because it’s too darn expensive. For people who take the subway in one city, there’s a solution. For only $2.00, this 11-year-old doles out emotional advice.
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Reddit/dashodie
3. Every last drop
Come on, you know you’ve done it. The only difference is this man does it on the subway instead of in the privacy of his home. When it comes to ice cream, you have to get every last drop.
4. Just a man and his…
… pet fox. That’s right, this guy travels on the subway with a fox on his lap. We supposed as long as it has its rabies shots, everything’s good.
5. It works … sort of
With the pandemic still ongoing, millions of people keep their faces covered with masks. All we can say is that if the subway has specific rules, they need to post them. Otherwise, you’re going to see a lot more people wearing thong underwear on their faces.
6. Just another day on the subway
Especially in New York City, you never know what you’ll see. Here’s a perfect example. And the funniest part, no one even noticed this man brought his pet peacock along for the ride.
7. Have tree will travel
Landscaping a yard is exciting. But you’d think when someone buys a tree, they’d have the landscaping company or nursery deliver it. But no, not when there’s a subway available.
8. Just riding their dinosaurs
Some people ride bikes while others ride horses. But these three guys prefer to ride their dinosaurs. And you guessed it, all six of them took the Moscow subway.
9. Cute pink unicorn
Then you have subway riders who love wearing costumes. We have no idea why. But it probably makes a lot of little kids laugh or it could cause them to have nightmares for the rest of their lives.
10. Awe…so cute
It’s common for people to take their pets with them when traveling on the subway. But seldom, if ever, do you see something like this. Perhaps it’s this pup’s security “blanket.”
11. Poor choice of reading material
Look, many people already feel nervous about riding the subway. This is especially true when visiting a new city. You’d think this guy would be a little more conscientious of other people by choosing a different book to read … just saying.
12. So tempting
If there’s one thing that kids and adults alike love to do, it’s popping bubble wrap. So, this woman is tempting fate. You know people are dying to get their hands on her hat.
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Reddit/beckyshangrila
13. If it feels right
Most people don’t do this on the subway. But hey, if it feels good, then we say go for it. If nothing else, it freed up a seat.
14. The meeting is called to order
Yes, this is bizarre. On the other hand, it’s brilliant. Instead of wasting time, this guy found a way to be more productive … just set up an office on the subway.
15. Speaking of costumes
If you saw someone dressed as Chuckie, what would you do? We’d probably sit as far away from them as possible. On second thought, we wait for the next subway even if it meant being late to wherever we were going.
16. Stay out of my space
Some people don’t like cramped spaces yet they have no choice but to take the subway. Well, this gal figured out a way to deal with the issue. The look on the one guy’s face is priceless.
17. Music on the go
Who needs piped-in music when you take this subway? Usually, subway rides are boring. But we have to say this would make even a long trip enjoyable … if he’s good that is.
18. Only in Moscow
Have you noticed a trend? It seems as though subway riders in Moscow live by different rules. And that’s okay because it gives everyone something interesting to look at, like this businessman who’s wearing … we don’t have a clue.
19. Can’t see me
This individual must think that if he can’t see people, they can’t see him. We hate to break it to you but you’re quite visible. Especially since you’re wearing an orange traffic cone on your head.
20. Strong resemblance
The next time you take the subway, look around at the other people. There’s a good chance you’ll see an individual with a strong resemblance to someone famous. In this case, the woman looks a lot like Anthony Hopkins when he starred in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
21. Preparing dinner
Yes … subway riders even prepare their dinner while heading to their destination. From the looks of it, this woman plans to serve chicken. But can you imagine the potential of spreading salmonella with everything her uncleaned hands touch?
22. Gaming addict
It’s one thing to play online games on a cell phone or tablet. But taking your 43-inch smart television on the subway to play? Someone needs to join gaming anonymous for help with their addiction.
23. This is beyond weird
A lot of couples hold hands while riding the subway. It’s sweet and romantic. But wearing finger puppets that look like hands … this couple might want to consider getting some emotional advice from the 11-year-old.
24. Poor guy
You really have to feel sorry for him. You see, as he was trying to get off his stop, the door closed too quickly, trapping his hair. So, he had to stand like this until the next stop.
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Reddit
25. Free entertainment
That’s something easy to find on the subway. In this case, the free entertainment came in the form of two people dressed in green. Yes, this is odd but it looks as though they’re having a blast.
26. A true masterpiece
Depending on where you get on and off the subway, you could ride it for quite some time. That’s why a lot of people take naps. This guy slept in such a way that he looked like a piece of art.
27. Mask with a message
On top of this woman’s mask being a form of protection, she used it to ask other passengers for a wake-up call. Hmm… Wonder if it worked?
28. No explanation
As to why this person decided to wear an artificial tree on his head … we’re clueless. We do have one question. How in the world can he see his phone through all the branches?
29. Maybe he’ll share
Hey, if someone’s going to bring a bag of popcorn that size on the subway, they should share. After all, there’s plenty to go around. But he’s clutching it so hard we doubt he did.
30. The beekeeper
Oh, yes, he did. This man brought an entire colony of bees on the subway. Hopefully, no riders are allergic to this insect.
31. Next subway, please
If you saw this while getting on the subway, you’d probably head to the exit as fast as you could. Now, this person might be super nice. But in that getup, you probably wouldn’t want to stick around to find out.
32. Traction
And we don’t mean the kind of traction that tires get on roadways. We’re talking about the type of traction that doctors put patients in while at the hospital. Maybe he felt he could treat himself better than the medical professionals could.
33. Missed the mark
Technically, this guy is wearing a mask. Unfortunately, it’s not very effective. In this case, you’d need to stay more than six feet away, which might be what he’s going for.
34. What is it?
Seriously, is this some kind of animal or a unique doll? Regardless, it’s cree[u. Just a word to the wise, if you’re trying to use this to start conversations with women, we suggest you take a different route.
35. Staying dry
The weatherman is calling for rain. But this man doesn’t have a care in the world. His leaf will prevent his hair from getting wet … not.
36. Not here
There are some things that people should never do on a subway. Fixing your dentures is one of them. Lady, please take care of that at home so that other riders don’t have to see it.
37. First-time experience
While visiting New York City, the person who took this photo decided to ride the subway and this is what she saw. Let’s just say it was an experience she’ll never forget. We see Uber or cabs in her future.
38. It’s cold outside
Actually, this is one smart person. While other people on the subway are freezing, this individual is toasty warm. Cute and warm, what could get better than that?
A GREAT way to keep warm tonight 🤣🤣🤣 photo by @dennymui
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39. Emotional support animal
Now that so many airlines aren’t allowing emotional support animals on planes, why not take the subway? In case you don’t know, chickens are very sweet. And they love to cuddle.
40. Beyond disgusting
If you thought seeing someone preparing chicken or fixing their dentures was bad, you haven’t seen anything yet. There’s no excuse for this. Someone needs to call 911 or something.
41. A little confusing
Okay, this guy has a motorcycle, right? Isn’t that a mode of transportation? Well then why is he taking it on the subway?
42. Can someone help him?
Look, this guy gets kudos for wearing a mask. And it appears as though the one he has on is good quality. But can someone please give him instructions on how to wear that thing correctly … if not, he’s going to take a bad fall.
43. New marketing opportunity
Apparently, business on the streets was slow. In that case, you go where you know you’ll find people. And what better place than the subway to sell hot dogs?
44. Silky and smooth
When growing up, you might’ve heard that by brushing your hair 100 strokes a day, it’ll become soft and silky. By the looks it, this person brushes more like 10,000 strokes a day. You have to admit, they have nice hair.
45. Improvising
In life, you sometimes have to improvise and here’s an example of a man doing just that. When you don’t have a face mask, an oil funnel will have to do. Let’s hope he cleaned it first.
46. Feeling a little paranoid?
That’s what it looks like. Why else would this person cover themselves like this? You have to wonder if they have all the windows of their house covered with foil as well.
47. There are no words
First off, why would someone take a floor lamp with them on the subway. But even more curious, why are they wearing not one, but two lampshades? We’re seriously concerned about this person.
48. So, that’s how they do it
If you’ve ever wondered what the subway cleanup crew does with all the trash, now you know. Either that or some deranged person mistook the subway as a dumpster. Here’s to hoping it’s the first option.
49. This guy needs a vacation
Well, more like he deserves a vacation. He spends so many hours on the subway going to and from work that he doesn’t care how he sleeps. This can’t be comfortable.
50. Making himself at home
Yep … this guy brings a table on the subway to make it easier to read his magazines. But we’re curious about something. Wouldn’t a folding table make a lot more sense?
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