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45 Funny And Strange Things Spotted On the Subway
Ah, the subway! The magical place where the laws of normality stop working. The moment you go underground to catch a train, you’d best be prepared to see hilarious, weird and, frankly, mind-blowing things.
To keep you laughing all day long and to remind you that life is full of little surprises, Bored Panda compiled this list of funny, bizarre and peculiar social behavior spotted on subway trains. Vote for your favorite strange(r) things (pun most definitely intended), and let us know in the comments below what you think the stories behind the pictures are. Also, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s other lists about the subway, including weird people, the most beautiful subway stations, vintage photos of New York’s subway and even more baffling things on the subway.
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#1
This Punk Helping A Woman Carry Heavy Stuff In Berlin's Subway
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#2
You Can’t Bring Your Dog On The Subway In New York Unless It Fits In A Bag
For some reason, entering the subway or any other kind of public transportation is like turning on an episode of The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror. Whatever you thought you knew about reality doesn’t matter anymore.
#3
My New Spirit Animal
#4
Some Relationships Are Inspiring
I think these two would do anything for each other. Owner is toting his pet via a customized back carrier and getting an appreciative paw hug the whole time. I have never seen so many smiles on the Uptown A Train.
Subway systems are ancient — over 150 years old. The first urban underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, began operating in London in 1863. It was very popular even though it wasn’t the most comfortable mode of transportation: it was worked by steam trains and was unhealthy for passengers and staff. In 1890, the first electrified underground urban railway, City & South London Railway, opened. Since the tunnels were tubular, the term "tube" eventually became synonymous with the London Underground.
#5
The Tube's Infamous "Balloon Bandit". He Makes Balloon Animals And Quickly Goes Back To His Book
In 1896, Budapest opened the first electrified underground line in Europe. The Budapest system was the first underground with overhead cables. In 1898, the technically outdated two-line Vienna Metropolitan Railway in Vienna was opened which was operated by steam trains. The system was converted to a modern underground railway only in 1978. The first line of the Paris Métro opened in 1900. Its full name was the Chemin de Fer Métropolitain; the name was shortened to ‘métro’, a word we’re all familiar with and borrowed by many languages.
#7
Perfect Timing
#8
Iron Man Is Alive
Boston has the oldest subway tunnel in the United States that is still in use, dating from 1897. The New York City Subway which became one of the world's largest rapid transit systems, opened its first section in 1904, stretching from City Hall to 145th Street.
#9
If I Ignore Them, Maybe They'll Go Away
#10
Sooooo, My Friend Found His Doppleganger In The Subway Last Night
Cairo was the first African city with a metro system. It opened in 1987. The second African metro opened in Algiers in November 2011. Pretoria, Lagos, and some other African cities also have plans to build rapid transit networks. Which means they too will soon be enjoying all the odd sights and funny situations of the subway, just like us.
#11
Just Another Day On The Subway
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
Looks like another knight just lost his horse to the enemy that day, typical Monday.
#12
On The Train On The Way Home From Oktoberfest
#13
Taking The Underground Subway In Seoul. I Stumbled Upon A Train That Had Been Converted Into A Grocery Store
#14
Chilling Out On The Tube... Like A Boss
#15
Would You Accept?
#16
Einstein Achieves Time Travel (Subway, Buenos Aires)
#17
More Concerned About The Guy On The Bottom Right Tbh
#18
Sleepy Pup On His Way Downtown
#19
This Sign On The London Underground Reminding People To Respect The British Culture
#20
This Guy Has A Turtle Shell Backpack
#21
His Name Is John Cena
#22
We’ve Reached That Point Of Summer Where Pad Installation Is Necessary
#23
This Pigeon Is Out Here Looking Like Every NYer Waiting For The Train
#24
Thought Of You All When I Saw This Guy Selling Plants On My Subway Ride Home. He Kept Saying Things Like “I Don’t Sell Weed, I Just Sell Tropical Plants”
#25
Dad’s Trying To Keep Up With Technology
#26
Some Would Call It Art
#27
Actually Pretty High Odds
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
Either a bug in the matrix or that shirt is on a big discount that day.
#28
Not Books
#29
Someone’s Enjoying Their Evening Commute
#30
On The Way To Pick Up Their Kids From Their Ex Wives
#31
This Is Art
#32
London Underground Seems Weird Today
#33
There Was A Fight At My Subway Stop, This Was The Aftermath
#34
Pet Bananas Are Allowed In Subway As Long As They Are On A Leash
#35
Normal Morning Until I Took The Subway
#36
If The Shirt Fits!
#37
So NYC MTA (Subway) Banned All Dogs Unless The Owner Carries Them In A Bag. I Think This Owner Nailed It
#38
A Cinderella Story
#39
Just What The Heck, New York
#40
This Guy's Lunch Made It Onto The Train Without Him This Morning
#41
The Only Guy Guaranteed A Seat On The Tube At Rush Hour
#42
Ladies And Gentlemen, I Give You The World's Worst Person
#43
Fixing Broken Subway Doors, The German Way
#44
Saw This On The Subway
#47
Causal Read On The Tube
#48
Look Miserable On Public Transit
#49
Not A Friday Guy
#50
Car In The Subway
#51
This Guy Had An Interestingly-Shaped Wooden Hand Bag In The Subway
#52
This Subway Platform Has Speed Dating To Keep You Busy While You Wait
#53
Subway Flyer Hall Of Fame
#54
Underground Cutting Edge Technology (Paris, Line 11 Tonight)
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
People taking subway to the final public gullotine execution in France (1977, colorized)
#55
Interesting Read
Pseudo Puppy 7 years ago (edited)
Maybe he's reading it because his kid, or a kid he knows / teaches / mentors is black (or a mix)? Perhaps, it's simply him trying to understand someone else's experience (which is always a lovely thing).
#56
Himmy Fallon
#57
Your Emergency Exits Are Located Here, Here, And Here
#58
Welcome To The Matrix
#59
Trying To Avoid Flu Season Like
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
Why are you guys showing a ghost? I thought this post is sponsered by the Ghostbusters.
#60
Just A Little Subway Grooming...
#61
You Know When Manhattan Traffic Is Busy When It’s Quicker To Take Your Bike On NYC Subway Than Ride It
#62
Heisenberg On The Subway
neverbeenbored 7 years ago
The caption doesn't make any sense to me and I hate to be the person who doesn't get the joke. Can someone explain?
#63
When You Put Your Earphones In Your Pocket For 30 Seconds
#64
Friend Saw This Guy With Ribs On His Head In The Subway (Toronto)
#65
When A Guy Gets On The Subway And Pulls His Beer Out Of The Cat Cage... Chicago Is Fun
#66
Indian Jeff Goldblum Riding The Subway
#67
Welcome To NYC I Guess
#68
Life Hack?
#69
Chem Trail Safety First
#70
So This Happened On The Tube In London
#71
A Little Cameltoe On The Subway
#72
The Food Network's Latest Reality Competition: Underground Bakers
Pseudo Puppy 7 years ago
or a phenominally busy parent, trying to keep their promise, and get the "birthday cake" decorated for their kid, on the way home from their job(s). (At least, the optimist in me would like to think so) :)
#73
Why God, Why?
#74
A Personal Space Box
Turnip and a Frog 7 years ago
How do people carry these things later, when they get off the subway? Like the bowl form the leg shaving, or this contraption, or the condom thing that’s supposed to protect your u against flu - not to mention the cross 😉 Are you even allowed to get on the subway in NYC with a motorbike? Isn’t the whole idea of fast public transport that you travel light? Even if it’s all just for show, that’s just too much of a hustle for me. But I do love the creative way of transporting animals to sidestep that particular law 😀
#75
We All Have A Cross To Bear
#76
When You Promised Her Sunday Brunch But Fantasy Football Comes First
#77
Chilling In The Subway
#78
This Guy Sleeping On The New York Subway
#79
Just A Small Sausage Loaf Hanging On A Pipe Inside The Subway Tunnel
#80
Self Care Never Stops
#81
The Guy Who Brings Bagels To Work On Fridays
#82
It's Been A Long Week Guys
#83
This Backpack On A Subway
#84
Can’t Go Out This Weekend. Saving Up For My Heat Wave Electric Bill
Billy Beecham 7 years ago
must be one helluva air conditioner. Dude brought a jacket with him to stay warm
#85
This Lady On The London Tube Had Pants Celebrating North Korea's 5th Successful Nuclear Test
Billy Beecham 7 years ago
that is absolutely celebrating the north korea nuke test. It's even dated.
#86
When He’s Not Walking On Water, Jesus Likes To Take The Subway
Final score:
16points
#87
These Two Total Strangers On The Subway Had Similar Stains On Their Shirts
#88
Making A Strong Case For Using Chopsticks With Cheetos In The Subway Right Now
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Marianne Contrino 7 years ago
My favorite thing about all of these, is how unphased everyone around them is. Pretty obvious they see this kind of stuff all the time. Smdh.
Marianne Contrino 7 years ago
My favorite thing about all of these, is how unphased everyone around them is. Pretty obvious they see this kind of stuff all the time. Smdh.
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