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Common sense really isn’t as common as you think. Or as common as it needs to be! The simple fact of the matter is that when we’re in public, we’re not alone and have to respect others. We know, we know, we can practically hear some of you Pandas laughing and saying, “That’s what the word ‘public’ means, doofus.” It’s an obvious thing. But just how obvious is it, really?

When you go on public transport—whether that’s the subway (aka the metro, aka the tube), your local triple-decker bus, or some sort of large communal skateboard—you expect people to Behave A Certain Way. At the end of the day, even though you expect to see a bit of weirdness on public transportation, all you want is some basic courtesy. The guy dressed as a literal clown by the window may be the politest person in town, but that sharply dressed fellow sitting right over yonder can be the rudest, most infuriating individual you’ve ever met.

Bored Panda has collected proof that some passengers have absolutely no clue how to behave on public transport, and should seriously reconsider their life values. Scroll down for the worst of the worst, upvote the pics that made you go ‘ew!’ and ‘yuck!’, and tell us all about all the horrible things you’ve seen on your commute, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda wanted to get to grips with public transportation etiquette and culture, so we reached out to Rick McGuire, the mastermind behind the ‘Subway Creatures’ social media project that documents unusual commuters on the New York subway. He was kind enough to answer our questions. You'll find our full interview with him below, so be sure to read on.

Oh, and if you’ve got a twinge of Faith in Humanity left that you don’t mind losing, definitely check out Bored Panda’s previous features about subway strangeness, here and here.

Happy scrolling… just make sure you’re not eating anything at the moment. Got your hand sanitizer and Unsee Juice(™) with you? All right, let’s go.

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Is There A Podiatrist On The Plane?

Public transport passengers showing disrespect with sandy bare feet on seat, leaving mess in transit environment.

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    Caught This Woman Sitting In Front Of Me On A Plane Sending Some Very Alarming Texts

    Passenger on public transport typing a message on phone, showing disrespect for others by ignoring surroundings.

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    First Of All, Her Hair Is Right In My Face. Second Of All, Where Is My Plane Going

    Passenger on public transport resting head beside an inflight map screen showing the flight route.

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    #4

    It’s Going To Be A Long Flight

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect as a child stands on an airplane tray table, disrupting fellow travelers.

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    #5

    This Is The One Thing I Am Most Worried About Before Getting On A Plane

    Passenger on public transport placing bare feet on the seatback, showing disrespectful behavior in a crowded setting.

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    Sitting Like This On A Plane

    Public transport passengers showing no respect with long hair invading space on an airplane seat back.

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    #7

    Someone Left These Used Cotton Swabs On This Train Window

    Cotton swabs stuck in a corner on public transport showing disrespectful behavior of passengers.

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    #8

    The Final Manspreading Boss

    Public transport passengers showing no respect by spreading out seats and occupying more space on a crowded subway.

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    #9

    On My Flight To Germany. She Was Squeezing His Pimples For About 1 Hour. He Even Took His Shirt Off So That She Could Squeeze The Pimples On His Back

    Passenger reaching over seat to touch another passenger's face showing lack of respect on public transport.

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    #10

    The Joys Of International Travel

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect by placing dirty bare feet near others' shoes in a crowded seating area.

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    #11

    This Man Taking Up 4 Seats On Public Transit

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect by taking up multiple seats and standing crowded in a busy transit vehicle.

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    Oblivious Woman Sitting In Front Of My Dad On A 5-Hour Flight

    Messy hair blocking a screen on public transport illustrating disrespectful passenger behavior in crowded spaces.

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    #13

    The People In Front Of Me On My Flight Home

    Public transport passengers leaving trash and personal items scattered across airplane seats and floor, showing no respect.

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    #14

    “We Sterilize Every Flight” But Apparently Do Not Remove Human Hair From A Cup Holder Do We Jetblue?

    Hand holding a clump of hair found on public transport floor near a seat pocket, showing disrespectful passengers' behavior.

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    #15

    Getting Back To My Seat After A Bathroom Break

    Public transport passengers showing no respect by placing feet on airplane armrests with bright yellow socks.

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    #16

    This Guy On A Plane Ate And Then Threw The Rest Of The Meal He Didn't Eat In The Hall

    Trash and food waste scattered on the floor of a public transport bus showing disrespectful passengers.

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    #17

    Putting Gum In The Charging Slots On Public Transport

    USB charging ports on a public transport seat showing wear and damage, highlighting disrespectful passenger behavior.

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    #18

    Parents Who Can't Take Care Of Their Children On A Commute

    Children standing and sitting on the floor of a crowded public transport, showing lack of respect for passengers.

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    #19

    Compilation Of "Nightmare On A Plane"

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect by leaving messes and invading personal space on seats and planes.

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    On My Morning Commute To Work

    Public transport passengers littering seats with cigarette butts and ashes showing disrespect to others.

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    #21

    Elderly Lady Behind Me On A Flight. Even After Asking Nicely, She Wouldn't Move Them And Told Me To Try Meditation To Calm Down

    Young public transport passenger wearing headphones on plane, showing disrespect by putting hand in narrow space by window seat.

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    #22

    Im A Bus Driver. Someone Left Their Food On The Seat

    Spilled noodles and chicken pieces left on a public transport seat showing disrespectful passenger behavior.

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    #23

    Who Does This?

    Passenger showing no respect by putting feet on public transport seat in a crowded cabin environment.

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    #24

    A Little In Flight Lobster

    Public transport passengers eating lobsters and snacks with no respect for others on a crowded plane.

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    #25

    Dad Letting His Kid Climb The Luggage Rack On A Train

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect with a child climbing on train windows and others ignoring rules inside the carriage.

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    #26

    Vaping Inside A Plane

    Passenger using a glowing ring on public transport seat, showing disrespect to fellow commuters in a crowded space.

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    #27

    A Friend Shared This Photo Of A Guy On His Bus Eating A Pack Of Raw Mince Meat And Pork Chops Straight Out Of The Packet

    Public transport passenger taking up extra seat with bags, showing lack of respect for others on crowded bus.

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    Lady Taking Up Three Seats On A Packed CTA Bus

    Passenger lying across multiple seats on public transport showing disrespect to others during commute.

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    Czeslaw Aleksander Liebert
    Czeslaw Aleksander Liebert
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there, seen that. Every time I just sit on their legs. Works like a charm.

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    #29

    This Is What I Came Back To After Leaving My Seat For The Toilet

    Passenger lying across multiple seats on public transport, showing disrespect to other travelers in a crowded space.

    I was on a 9-hour flight and my seat was broken so the flight attendant told me to sit next to this woman. 2 seats next to her were free. The woman told me that I couldn't sit there because she had another layover and needed to sleep.

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    This Guy On My Bus To Work Sat Like This In The Elderly/Disabled Priority Section And Was Playing His Crappy Music

    Public transport passenger disrespectfully spreading legs across seats while using phone on a bus.

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    Taking All Of The Seats During Rush Hour

    Public transport passengers taking up multiple seats disrespectfully, with one person lying across the subway bench.

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    People Who Leave A Train Like This

    Public transport passengers show no respect with food trash and litter left on train seats and floor.

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    This Guy On My 9-Hour Flight Just Plugged These Bad Boys In Once They Turned Off The Lights (11:30PM)

    Passenger on public transport wearing glowing blue headphones, reclining in a dimly lit seating area during travel.

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    Spotted This Kid Next To Me Jumping And Climbing On His Seat While The Plane Was Landing. Parents Please

    Child standing barefoot on plane seat, showing disrespect for public transport passengers in a crowded Ryanair flight cabin.

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    Watched Her Eat These And Then Just Toss Them On The Bus Floor

    Public transport passengers showing no respect by leaving chicken bones on the bus floor near empty seats.

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    As A Cabin Crew, To See This Mess After The Flight

    Litter and trash scattered on the floor of a public transport vehicle showing disrespectful passengers.

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    The Girl On The Plane Next To Me Decided To Make Herself Really Comfortable On My Flight To LA Today

    Public transport passenger resting bare feet on the tray table, showing disrespect to others nearby on the bus.

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    #38

    Someone Took Off Their Mask To Block The AC Vent In A Public Bus

    White mask carelessly hung on an air vent above seat numbers on public transport showing disrespectful behavior.

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    Never Thought It’ll Happen To Me. 6-Hour Flight, Touched Me 3 Times

    Passenger on public transport resting socked foot against wall, showing disrespectful behavior in a crowded space.

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    Clipping Your Nails On The Train And Letting Them Fly Everywhere

    Public transport passengers showing disrespect by taking up seats and ignoring social etiquette inside a transit vehicle.

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    Alone In The Bus Until Somebody Gets In And Decides To Sit There, Despite The Social Distancing Regulation

    Interior of a mostly empty public transport bus with one passenger wearing a white hat and light-colored clothing.




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    Jamie Cunningham
    Jamie Cunningham
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People are disgusting. Animals act better!

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