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 In 1898, the technically outdated two-line Vienna Metropolitan Railway in Vienna was opened which was operated by steam trains.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
Yup, it's a real thing. I remember when they opened. (Nope, haven't been there).
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Those crabs are planning to take the passengers hostage and their demand is that all crabs has to be released back into the ocean.
Ummm I noticed the Sighn on the top left It says "Sex" with a milkshake HMMM
looks like someone's bag tore so they had no choice but to leave them.
I swear that looked like a cow pat till I took a closer look!
Last rider had a really bad case of crabs!!!! They are catching you know.
I have never had a desire to visit New York city and this just one more reason why
Oh c**p, now the mandela effect has turned people into crabs! It's spreading fast!
The last person who used that seat may want to see a doctor about that bad case of crabs.
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
What A Racket!!!
Note: this post originally had 89 images. It’s been shortened to the top 46 images based on user votes.
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.
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.
