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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This Punk Helping A Woman Carry Heavy Stuff In Berlin's Subway
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.
My New Spirit Animal
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.
The Tube's Infamous "Balloon Bandit". He Makes Balloon Animals And Quickly Goes Back To His Book
When You Match The Subway
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 In 1898, the technically outdated two-line Vienna Metropolitan Railway in Vienna was opened which was operated by steam trains.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.
Perfect Timing
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.
If I Ignore Them, Maybe They'll Go Away
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.
Just Another Day On The Subway
Looks like another knight just lost his horse to the enemy that day, typical Monday.
On The Train On The Way Home From Oktoberfest
Taking The Underground Subway In Seoul. I Stumbled Upon A Train That Had Been Converted Into A Grocery Store
Chilling Out On The Tube... Like A Boss
Would You Accept?
Einstein Achieves Time Travel (Subway, Buenos Aires)
More Concerned About The Guy On The Bottom Right Tbh
Sleepy Pup On His Way Downtown
This Sign On The London Underground Reminding People To Respect The British Culture
This Guy Has A Turtle Shell Backpack
His Name Is John Cena
We’ve Reached That Point Of Summer Where Pad Installation Is Necessary
This Pigeon Is Out Here Looking Like Every NYer Waiting For The Train
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”
Dad’s Trying To Keep Up With Technology
Some Would Call It Art
Actually Pretty High Odds
Either a bug in the matrix or that shirt is on a big discount that day.
Not Books
Someone’s Enjoying Their Evening Commute
On The Way To Pick Up Their Kids From Their Ex Wives
This Is Art
London Underground Seems Weird Today
There Was A Fight At My Subway Stop, This Was The Aftermath
Pet Bananas Are Allowed In Subway As Long As They Are On A Leash
Normal Morning Until I Took The Subway
If The Shirt Fits!
So NYC MTA (Subway) Banned All Dogs Unless The Owner Carries Them In A Bag. I Think This Owner Nailed It
A Cinderella Story
Just What The Heck, New York
This Guy's Lunch Made It Onto The Train Without Him This Morning
The Only Guy Guaranteed A Seat On The Tube At Rush Hour
Ladies And Gentlemen, I Give You The World's Worst Person
Fixing Broken Subway Doors, The German Way
Saw This On The Subway
Causal Read On The Tube
Look Miserable On Public Transit
Not A Friday Guy
Car In The Subway
This Guy Had An Interestingly-Shaped Wooden Hand Bag In The Subway
This Subway Platform Has Speed Dating To Keep You Busy While You Wait
Subway Flyer Hall Of Fame
Underground Cutting Edge Technology (Paris, Line 11 Tonight)
People taking subway to the final public gullotine execution in France (1977, colorized)
Interesting Read
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).
Himmy Fallon
Your Emergency Exits Are Located Here, Here, And Here
Welcome To The Matrix
Trying To Avoid Flu Season Like
Why are you guys showing a ghost? I thought this post is sponsered by the Ghostbusters.
Just A Little Subway Grooming...
You Know When Manhattan Traffic Is Busy When It’s Quicker To Take Your Bike On NYC Subway Than Ride It
Heisenberg On The Subway
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?
When You Put Your Earphones In Your Pocket For 30 Seconds
Friend Saw This Guy With Ribs On His Head In The Subway (Toronto)
When A Guy Gets On The Subway And Pulls His Beer Out Of The Cat Cage... Chicago Is Fun
Indian Jeff Goldblum Riding The Subway
Welcome To NYC I Guess
somewhere the bar owner is telling the police naw, they'll never make it as far as the subway
Life Hack?
Chem Trail Safety First
So This Happened On The Tube In London
A Little Cameltoe On The Subway
The Food Network's Latest Reality Competition: Underground Bakers
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) :)
Why God, Why?
A Personal Space Box
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 😀
We All Have A Cross To Bear
When You Promised Her Sunday Brunch But Fantasy Football Comes First
Chilling In The Subway
This Guy Sleeping On The New York Subway
Just A Small Sausage Loaf Hanging On A Pipe Inside The Subway Tunnel
Self Care Never Stops
The Guy Who Brings Bagels To Work On Fridays
It's Been A Long Week Guys
This Backpack On A Subway
Can’t Go Out This Weekend. Saving Up For My Heat Wave Electric Bill
must be one helluva air conditioner. Dude brought a jacket with him to stay warm
This Lady On The London Tube Had Pants Celebrating North Korea's 5th Successful Nuclear Test
that is absolutely celebrating the north korea nuke test. It's even dated.
When He’s Not Walking On Water, Jesus Likes To Take The Subway
These Two Total Strangers On The Subway Had Similar Stains On Their Shirts
Making A Strong Case For Using Chopsticks With Cheetos In The Subway Right Now
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.
It said 45 pictures. There were 46. FALSE ADVERTISING JK it was a good surprise.
Click on the link at the end of the article. It's BP's way of compromising on the number of posts.
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I once saw something similar to #39 on the Calgary LRT at rush hour. Two guys got in one end of a car carrying a queen size mattress, while two other guys got in the other end with the box spring. They got off a few stops later and walked through the crowd on the sidewalk carrying these items above their heads.
My smaller city doesn't have this system, first of all, I am impressed how clean they are, also the post was interesting !!!
The ikea bag dog thing is pretty common. I did this back about 10 years ago! Lol
No pictures of a guy jerking off while everyone just pretends he’s not there?
Remember when people actually took pride in the way they looked and presented themselves to the public? Those days are long gone.....what a bunch of slobs we've become.
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.
It said 45 pictures. There were 46. FALSE ADVERTISING JK it was a good surprise.
Click on the link at the end of the article. It's BP's way of compromising on the number of posts.
Load More Replies... I once saw something similar to #39 on the Calgary LRT at rush hour. Two guys got in one end of a car carrying a queen size mattress, while two other guys got in the other end with the box spring. They got off a few stops later and walked through the crowd on the sidewalk carrying these items above their heads.
My smaller city doesn't have this system, first of all, I am impressed how clean they are, also the post was interesting !!!
The ikea bag dog thing is pretty common. I did this back about 10 years ago! Lol
No pictures of a guy jerking off while everyone just pretends he’s not there?
Remember when people actually took pride in the way they looked and presented themselves to the public? Those days are long gone.....what a bunch of slobs we've become.
