Reading is an excellent activity that not nearly enough people engage in regularly, but you should always be aware of what you're reading and where you're reading it. Here's a list of hilarious and awkward photos that will show you why situational awareness is key when reading in public!

If you've snapped a photo of a commuter or stranger reading a bizarre book in public, we'd love to see it. And whether or not you have, you can vote for your favorites, too!

#1

How To Be Black

How To Be Black

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#2

You Can Start By Hiding That Book

You Can Start By Hiding That Book

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That's Why You Should Always Check What's On The Other Side

That's Why You Should Always Check What's On The Other Side

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MorganO'Brien-Bledsoe
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pic but nothing weird about WHAT he's reading just where he's holding it.

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#4

Fell Asleep While Reading A Magazine

Fell Asleep While Reading A Magazine

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#6

Never Eat Alone

Never Eat Alone

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AnnaMcHugh
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the chess board says everything...

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#9

Memoirs Of A Geisha

Memoirs Of A Geisha

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#10

That's What She Said

That's What She Said

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NinaSarria
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hhaahahha i read that too in public,and i got a lot of disgusted stares!

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First World Anarchist

First World Anarchist

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lemonhead
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he was on another post, like people that do the stuff that your not supposed to do...idk im bad @ this

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#12

The Irony Is Strong With This One

The Irony Is Strong With This One

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Kai Freeman
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He broke the fast, gotta eat at some point

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#13

Only To Be Read In Public Places

Only To Be Read In Public Places

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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's using his penis as a tripod.

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#15

The Faces People Make While Reading 50 Shades Of Grey

The Faces People Make While Reading 50 Shades Of Grey

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duches77
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With his hand bandaged, it makes me wonder if he was trying a few of the techniques in the book last night.

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#17

"use Your Head Better" (swedish)

"use Your Head Better" (swedish)

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#18

Looks Like It's Working!

Looks Like It's Working!

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#19

Moon Walk Girl

Moon Walk Girl

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#20

The Mess With Ehud Olmert (hebrew)

The Mess With Ehud Olmert (hebrew)

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#21

For Women Only

For Women Only

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