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50 Of The Best Messages On The London Underground Notice Boards Written By 2 Masked Guys
Every day, millions of commuters use the London underground system to travel around. For many, it's a part of their daily routine, no more inspiring than a walk to the bathroom. The majority of travelers have their faces buried in books and ears shut off from the world with headphones. But surprisingly, as it turns out, you can come across some really inspiring messages while on your way to the tube. Some of them encourage people to speak out on invisible illnesses, some are brilliantly clever puns, while some show the day's temperatures that are "100% accurate, 41% of the time," with Beverly Hills being scorching hot at 90210.
But who's behind these little poems and lovely messages? Turns out, it's a masked duo: two guys that started the All On The Board project back in 2017 while working at North Greenwich station. They are station assistants for the London Underground and were working at North Greenwich. Craig David was performing at The O2 Arena on that evening and the two guys were singing some Craig David songs, came up with a little poem for Craig David fans, and decided to write it on a Service Information Board. It started from there.
Many of their messages and poems have been widely shared on social media by many people—singer Katy Perry included—while All On The Board's Instagram account has almost half a million followers. Scroll down below to find some of people's favorite uplifting messages left on the London Underground and vote for the ones you liked the most!
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Billy the kid 5 years ago
thats true but it also helps the sad people to escape their memory of sadness
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GeoSushi 5 years ago
Thank you! For once, somebody didn't tell me to man up. I can't stand our norms. It just isn't right and I can't stand it. I can't express my true opinions about how how I feel. When I was injured and crying I feel that nobody stopped to help. Why should we toughen up like that?
Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
This board may well have saved a few lives. Talk about it! Tell someone that you need help. You will probably be surprised by how much things can change if you open up to someone.
Billy the kid 5 years ago
it takes a real man that show their emotions. nothing wrong with shedding a tear. i cry when i see adverts about disadvantage kids
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
men crying and being vulnerable only makes people love you guys more. Just letting you guys know, there are some people out there that'll love y'all unconditionally <3
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago (edited)
What nonsense. Telling men to man up is setting men up to fail. Just look at the high rates of male suicide.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
My son asked if he could get a drink , the teacher asked several questions, are you thirsty, is your throat dry, you tired, he answered yes, she said ,"Well you could be dying." I called her the next day and told her he was fighting a catastropic illness which was the truth. It hurt.
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Billy the kid 5 years ago
for all those that say they are fat and ugly, read this and think about it
Malwin Wellham 5 years ago
Poetic but not factual. Butterflies can see their own wings and also wings on other butterflies.
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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago (edited)
off-topic, and I don't mean to sound insensitive, but it makes me a little happy that they put everything in alphabetical order
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
Please upvote! This should be much higher up. Take the time to watch the video, it is well worth it. "Patrick Hutchinson: Viral 'hero' launches new project" https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-53658126
Billy the kid 5 years ago
Elaine im not understanding why people keep down voting you. some i do but not all
Load More Replies... Billy the kid 5 years ago
the true heroes are the human kind heroes as they dont have superpowers to be one
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YosemiteCat 5 years ago
It’s sad how many people just think you are fine when you are dying inside.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
That's why you should be kind to everyone because you don't know what they are quietly dealing with.
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago (edited)
That's a bit contradictory to some of your other comments.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 5 years ago
I was recently having an argument with a woman in a parking lot - because, I parked in a handicapped slot. And, even though there is a disabled placard hanging from my mirror, she was questioning whether or not I was "handicapped". Let me remind all of you - you must have a prescription from your doctor in order to receive a handicapped placard. This isn't something you can just pick up at the 7/11. AND - not all disabilities require a wheelchair, walker or crutches. Some disabilities that qualify are: heart conditions, recent surgeries, COPD & chronic asthma, just to name a few. If I've got the placard, I ABSOLUTELY get to park in a handicapped spot. AND NO - my medical condition is NONE OF YOUR F*****G BUSINESS.
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Boopie Dew 5 years ago
True, sometimes you just have to hang on til tomorrow. Amazing how things can change in the blink of an eye.
Billy the kid 5 years ago
Take the day as it comes and deal with it there on the spot instead of letting it linger for days
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
Bullying is when someone gets told aa UNSOLICITED negative comment about their person or their looks or what they are wearing,
Joanne Haywood 5 years ago
But a bullied person is NEVER going to invite anyone to give them a comment about their person, their looks or what they’re wearing. All negative responses are unsolicited. And I’ve gone and done the same. Oops! Sorry.
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Sonia Bailey 5 years ago
People may not remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.
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Andrea Delden 5 years ago
Me too...waiting fora CT to see if I have lung cancer. Non-smoker, husband non-smoker.
Load More Replies... Zophra 5 years ago
I paused on this and being in a pensive mood, really thought. If I was depressed, I don't see how this would help especially the "you are not alone" - what if you are alone? I think it would have been more helpful to leave a free counseling hotline, address of a shelter, or put your money where your mouth is and include your email if someone needs to talk.
Thomas Ewing 5 years ago
Good vibes come from within. Don't allow yourself to feel negative--there's no percentage in it! You are in charge of you. Show the world how to do life right. Smile!
Cookie 5 years ago (edited)
I hate people who say "Things will get better" as if they are God. No, some people don't get better. They die. This is toxic positivity.
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Toby Flenderson 5 years ago
The clock is ticking for all of us! (I wish people acted that way most of the time)
Jackie Wacky 5 years ago
...But it ticks faster when you can hear it, like the wonderful Chadwick Boseman did; and he still found the time to be selfless and supportive to others. Rest In Power.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Never assume you will get a second chance. Do it right the first time.
Billy the kid 5 years ago (edited)
Never take time for granted. time stops for no one! You can stop every clock, watch.... but the world will still keep spinning
Flavia Slag 5 years ago
So true. Everything that was so important, jobs, money, etc. are no longer important. The things that become important are family, and friends and perhaps the beauty of this world/nature.
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Bruce Kunde 5 years ago
he/we had a year like that. the media just would not let you know
Load More Replies... Billy the kid 5 years ago
Good old Tom Moore! He fought the war and witness to what we saw he still gave more. Good old Tom Moore!
Aimee Simmons 5 years ago
This is beautiful. I will not detract from this or usurp the message with a complaint about anything else in the world. I will take this moment to appreciate the message and share in the love and joy of this message. Thank you @allontheboard. You are an awesome uplifter of the hurting and sad.
Karen Loftus 5 years ago
Donald Trump doesn’t have a grain of the honor, integrity, intellect and patriotism that Capt. Moore has.
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E Menendez 5 years ago
The children one is so painful for those of us that want them but have only suffered loss in our journey. No one should ever ask that question because they don't know why they don't have kids and it is so painful. It is assumed it is because they are unwanted, which is fine, but not always the case.
DEKU x TODOROKI 5 years ago
Wait rlly? Cause if that's true then EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY FRIENDS gossip about me... XD I totally believe you though.
Load More Replies... Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Nosy-BAD....Why aren't you with child.Nosy.Bad.......Married, Not married? NOSY -Bad. Partner,Nosy.BAD How have you been? .good..........Lovely weather isn't it? .good...........Congratulations on your new adventure.....good. If it has to do with anything beneath their cloths Don't ask.
Jane Alexander 5 years ago
Nosy dumb; Mom asked my friend when she was due. Friend was not pregnant.
Load More Replies... DEKU x TODOROKI 5 years ago
this needs to be first on this list. I hate it when people bud in on my personal life, like bro wth.
Barbara Vandewalle 5 years ago
I wish people would not jump to conclusions. I am not here to meet your expectations.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Only you can change you. Appreciate yourself, do nice things for you.
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Joel Dempsey 3 years ago
I hate when I read or hear someone say "choose happiness". You know how many times I've tried to choose to be happy and failed? Thousands.
Joel Dempsey 3 years ago
Yeah nothing pisses me off more than when someone says "choose happiness"....you know how many times I've tried to choose to be happy? Thousands
Zophra 5 years ago
Being kind and lifting weights is not going to cancel out clinical depression. AND you can be anxious/depressed and still be kind and lift weights, they are not mutually exclusive. You are trivializing this.
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Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Ima need some of y’all on this website to read this one please.
Billy the kid 5 years ago
oi!!! Trollers. Stop getting your kicks out of somebody's downfall you sad little people. It could happen to you one day.
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
All people have a right to free speech just not as a weapon.
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Truth Monster 5 years ago
Trolling is subjective. Most trolls are harmless and amusing jokes played on people or public at large. Rickrolling is a form of trolling. Trolling that is negative or harassment of course is harmful.
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Shalini Pabreja 5 years ago (edited)
As a mom of three boys, and with endless cousins, brother, friends ... thank you. They can’t be told this enough.
Si 5 years ago
Believe it or not, women don’t feel they can emote either. They are also 4 times more likely to try killing themselves than men.
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
Actually that is incorrect. Male suicide attempts is approx 1.8 times higher than women and male suicide deaths is 3-4 times more than women. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/suicide-rate-by-country
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Billy the kid 5 years ago
i never plan my life. I take it as it comes. If plans go wrong then it is a bigger disappointment i find
Thomas Ewing 5 years ago
Don't allow it to suck. Make positive, honest changes.
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Oviya 5 years ago
I’m not a man, but I so feel for you guys. And as a girl, I feel like everybody expects me to be an emotional breakdown, who spends all her time doing makeup and teaming selfies. People have to get stereotypes out of their minds! All it’s doing is hurting us.
JeanBean_BC 5 years ago
I'm not a guy either, but I know what you mean. In 5th Grade, everyone was picking an instrument to learn, my friends chose flute and clarinet while I chose trombone. My Mom told me that My Grandma thought I was gonna become gay or less feminine just because I played low brass. My Grandma said to my Mom, "Why can't she play the flute or violin?" Because one, Violin wasn't an option, two, Because I don't have to. Even now when I meet new people, they assume right away that I play flute or clarinet.
Load More Replies... K. 5 years ago
I wouldn’t want anyone to feel like they need to “man up,” maybe “level up” but not through suppressing their emotions or when they don’t feel too great or when they’re hurt. How are you supposed to be a better/improved/wisened version of yourself if you don’t stop to let your feelings out. How is one supposed to get stronger if they’re holding onto pain and sadness? Are they supposed to keep soldiering on when they don’t have to and certainly not alone, when they are feeling broken and battered.
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
It is comments like these that do not help at all. it is hard enough for many men to show their emotions with all the toxic masculinity in the world (including some of your comments). When someone gives them permission (they shouldn’t need permission) to feel and express their feelings it shouldn’t come with terms and conditions like “within reason”. You have commented about being kind etc yet when it has been about men showing their emotions your comments are the opposite and not very empathetic.
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IrishGirl 5 years ago
Even more important to repeat it to yourself everyday, especially on the really tough days ♡
Load More Replies... Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I have given a wrong impression of my beliefs. I don't use more words than necessary but in this case more are necessary. Whe I said, find your reason I was stating that I believe every person on earth has not only lots of talent but often an exceptinal talent if they find it. The ones that win the gold in the olempics found what they could do exceptionaly well. The one who made the internet, famous artist, song writers. A child adked me why they couldn't draw, I asked who told them they couldn't, just look at something and draw it . They did and really enjoyed their art work! Instead of saying,"Find your reason" I should have said investigate all avenues and find out how many talents you do have. I'm sorry I offended by not thinking before sharing.I'm grateful I was challenged and given a chance to explain.
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Billy the kid 5 years ago
sorry if im missing something here but why is Elaine always getting down votes?
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Billy,I went through all my statements and attempted to repair damage I may have caused through my style of writing. Thank you for the word of encouragment.
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IlovemydogShilo 5 years ago
Dolly Parton had this illness and had to have a hysterectomy which is sad because on top of everything else she would have made a wonderful mother.
Tara Brooks 5 years ago
Absolutely. I had to have a hysterectomy at 26. It destroys you
Load More Replies... Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
At least now people are finally aware of this and can be of some help if nothing else by caring.
Camilla Koutsos 5 years ago
After a lifetime of endometriosis I managed to advance to acute appendicitis without noticing. If I hadn't gone into shock, which was a new experience, I might be dead.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Don't delete yourself, delete the negative people in your life delete negative habits and thoughts. Go where people are that you respect and learn .
Sara Runyon 5 years ago
Not everyone can or does contribute beautiful things to the world. Example: If a violent pedophile wants to hang himself because he won't stop any other way then I don't see them contributing anything decent enough to live and will buy them the rope. If I am diagnosed with alzheimer's I don't want to read this stuff. I want to go on my own terms before my family suffers. Suicide is not as black and white as this. Neither is depression. Or anxiety. And I respect those who give and need help. But there are 2 sides to every coin.
Fact Perils 5 years ago
And there’s also an edge on every coin, that isn’t heads or tails
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Billy the kid 5 years ago (edited)
My daughter lost my grandson 3 weeks before birth. It was devastating for all but i know that he is playing with the angels on the clouds and 1 day, 1 day we will all be sitting on them clouds with him and the angels.
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
They might be angels so they can watch over the those left behind.
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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
extremely hard on us in high school who have to go to school -,_,-
Rosie Hamilton 5 years ago
Sorry, but sit down and shut the f**k up. Depression doesn't get improved by growing a pineapple or any other sodding plant. You are being shockingly naive and it is people who think something like this could help who are usually the least support. It actually IS that difficult.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
It's ok to love ice cream and laugh at funny things. Eat something you like, bless it , enjoy it and DON'T worry about the calories, sugar or anything else for at least one hour.
What's In Your Head? 5 years ago
My God, why the downvotes? If it makes you feel better (and I know it works for me!) it's worth it, right?
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Sometimes you need a perscription. I did and it changed my life. I was recuperating from two brain annurisms Finally found a doctor who believed I could be helped.
Liam Walsh 5 years ago (edited)
No disrespect but was that mainly a physical problem? I took this to mean depression and illness of the mind, rather than the brain - if you get my meaning. I'm glad you were eventually helped.
Load More Replies... *sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
y'all, I promise you that when I say breathing ASMR's help when you're anxious at night, I'm telling the truth. I was diagnosed with extreme anxiety earlier this year, and I've been trying to find different coping methods for when it's nighttime and I'm left alone with my thoughts. I then stumbled upon the wonderful world of breathing ASMR's, and there's so many different kinds, like some that have people helping you get through a panic/anxiety attack, and some just to help you feel less lonely. It helps, a lot.
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Katy McMouse 5 years ago
I see what you're trying to say, but when you're in the midst of severe depression and/or anxiety, none of what you suggested is likely to happen. You are chemically imbalanced and if you're in that much anguish, "just do it" is the worst thing anyone can say to you because those three words indicate to many that the depression is all in your head. It's like telling someone they can cure their cancer by willing it away. Don't give them useless advice - if you can, get them to seek medical attention, or alert someone close to them. Just don't say, in essence, get over it. That causes more pain than you know. And before anyone down votes me, I'm not saying this to cause Elaine embarrassment or to criticize her, I'm just being honest and open about something that is deeply in need of being discussed. I've been to those depths and I've had pretty much the same words spoken to me and what they did was make me retreat deeper into isolation and shame.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I think the sign is mean, degrading and insulting."Be proud of who you are"Stop there. "There may be a long way to go",They aren't where you should be yet? "But you've already come so far." Far from what? Something that needs to be gotten away from?
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Tiny Dancer 5 years ago
Just a note for US pandas: Phillip Schofield, 58, has been a TV host in Britain since the '80s. Everything from kids shows to game shows, he settled in as a co-host on a very popular morning news show (This Morning) 18 years ago. Married with two kids, he came out as gay in February.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
It is a pain you never get over, time helps you learn how to tolerate the pain.
Robin DJW 5 years ago
My heart goes out to the parents of lost babies. Sometimes parents lose adult children, too. The pain is probably something similar.
Billy the kid 5 years ago
It is sad to lose anyone but when you lose an adult child is very sad indeed. To see your child grow through the ages, birth, school, leaving home, career, ups and downs..... it is a lot of memories. No mother or father should have to watch their child pass away before them but unfortunately it happens. :( RIP
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Maja Lange 5 years ago
Some people don't have the help of family and friends. To them, this sign may be extremely depressing.
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K. 5 years ago (edited)
I think Elaine was downvoted and criticized because her comments were ableist and sounded like the people who are seriously suffering aren’t doing enough to help themselves. Depression and other mental health seriously affects your perception of the world, in addition to the other insidious effects. I saw it as someone who was there (I have no idea to what degree), and don’t want to find herself back there. Let’s just agree that she found a different way to fight her demons, and wanted to share what works for her. At no point did she say you’re weak or you deserve to suffer because you’re not fighting this like a champ. She’s saying we have to be active agents of our life. While we’re doing that, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for help, to have our days when we’re not as strong. If you want people to fight for you, you have to show them that you want the same thing, that you will fight alongside them for your mental well-being. Don’t keep the people who love you waiting too long. EDIT: I’m sorry if I hurt anybody with the simplicity and narrow choice of my words and views. I include this here not because I worry about being wrong or offending anyone. I don’t want to contribute to anyone’s negative feelings. I just want to say people deal with things in different ways. The more we talk about what works and what doesn’t work from people who study this subject, the people actually suffering, and the people who care for those who are suffering the better we understand and contribute to a pool of strategies to cope and to help. They are all contributions that people can use to tailor a plan for themselves.
Carrie Laughs 5 years ago
Part 2 . I suffer with depression but since hearing her advice I steer clear of making ‘helpful’ suggestions to anyone who may seem to be in a similar situation. I concentrate on listening instead. I know people often feel compelled - I get a lot of advice on physical exercise as I am disabled. The advice is always useless because the people making the suggestions, even if disabled themselves, don’t understand MY situation sufficiently. All this does is frustrate and upset me. Advice can be useful but, lets be honest, it should only really be given if asked for. Well, that's my tuppence worth anyway!!
Load More Replies... Jackie Wacky 5 years ago
These are beautiful sentiments and it’s lovely that they are in Tube stations so that everyone can see them. It’s also lovely to see such supportive mental health messages.
K. 5 years ago (edited)
I think Elaine was downvoted and criticized because her comments were ableist and sounded like the people who are seriously suffering aren’t doing enough to help themselves. Depression and other mental health seriously affects your perception of the world, in addition to the other insidious effects. I saw it as someone who was there (I have no idea to what degree), and don’t want to find herself back there. Let’s just agree that she found a different way to fight her demons, and wanted to share what works for her. At no point did she say you’re weak or you deserve to suffer because you’re not fighting this like a champ. She’s saying we have to be active agents of our life. While we’re doing that, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for help, to have our days when we’re not as strong. If you want people to fight for you, you have to show them that you want the same thing, that you will fight alongside them for your mental well-being. Don’t keep the people who love you waiting too long. EDIT: I’m sorry if I hurt anybody with the simplicity and narrow choice of my words and views. I include this here not because I worry about being wrong or offending anyone. I don’t want to contribute to anyone’s negative feelings. I just want to say people deal with things in different ways. The more we talk about what works and what doesn’t work from people who study this subject, the people actually suffering, and the people who care for those who are suffering the better we understand and contribute to a pool of strategies to cope and to help. They are all contributions that people can use to tailor a plan for themselves.
Carrie Laughs 5 years ago
Part 2 . I suffer with depression but since hearing her advice I steer clear of making ‘helpful’ suggestions to anyone who may seem to be in a similar situation. I concentrate on listening instead. I know people often feel compelled - I get a lot of advice on physical exercise as I am disabled. The advice is always useless because the people making the suggestions, even if disabled themselves, don’t understand MY situation sufficiently. All this does is frustrate and upset me. Advice can be useful but, lets be honest, it should only really be given if asked for. Well, that's my tuppence worth anyway!!
Load More Replies... Jackie Wacky 5 years ago
These are beautiful sentiments and it’s lovely that they are in Tube stations so that everyone can see them. It’s also lovely to see such supportive mental health messages.
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