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44 Times People Spotted Such Weird And Funny Things On The Subway, They Just Had To Share
Getting a ride on public transport sometimes seems like the closest we regular people get to starring in our very own TV show, featuring surprise guest appearances by eccentric characters.
One day, you might find yourself sitting next to Big Bird, and the next, you're crammed between a professional yodeler and a double of Mona Lisa.
Documenting all of these encounters, the social media project 'Subway Creatures' shares people's submitted pictures from their memorable commute moments, reminding us just how unpredictable everyday life can be.
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Dogcat vet (retired) 2 years ago
There is a video out there of her getting that dog into the backpack: there is a rule that pets can only travel on the subway if they are in a bag (or some such: think in NYC) https://www.newsweek.com/woman-explains-how-she-carries-52-lb-dog-backpack-subway-rule-1791243
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Lydsylou (she/her) 2 years ago
I see nothing wrong with this. This is how I want to travel on the bus everyday
iseefractals 2 years ago
Wanting to is understandable. Doing so is wildly irresponsible. Cats are fast and unpredictable, even the well behaved ones. People, in general, are stupid, a significant portion that frequent public transport tend to be much, much worse. She doesn't have it in a carrier, or even on a leash. All it takes is a loud sound, or idiot passenger that won't stop screwing with the "cute widdle kiddy" and your fur baby might make a run out the doors. All because modern humans can't manage to cope with the unimaginable stress of going out in public without their living, breathing "security blanket"
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Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
Is it bad to ship her (at least platonically) with the guy above? I'm sure they'd be great friends!
The Starsong Princess 2 years ago
This is me and my cat around the house everyday. He likes to be paraded around like an eastern prince on an elephant. Unfortunately, I’m the elephant in this scenario.
Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago
The scarf I need now, right this minute... It's definitely wintery here at mine.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
There's a kitten around the woman's neck.
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Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
How does the girl in the background look so bored/unbothered THERE IS A DOG ON A ROCKING HORSE.!?
Ryder Watson 2 years ago
Cause it's New York, this stuff is a everyday thing for them.
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sunnxflowerr.zip 2 years ago
must. not. cuddle. doggy. on. rocking. horse. the temptations are too strong!
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Falcon should probably be hooded so it stays calm and doesn't try to fly away. that'd be a mess wouldn't it?
Flora Porter 2 years ago
Circle line? I've seen someone like this at Liverpool Street station, I think encouraging pigeons to move on.
LadyVischuss 2 years ago
Why walk when you can fly? Why fly when you can ride? Work smarter not harder
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Kabuki Kitsune 2 years ago
*Grumble* "Hoomans is on phone, but should be petting fox. Fox will gnaw on hoomans shoes for this injustice."
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago
Fox I think (the face shape is more angular)
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Rebecca O’Donnell 2 years ago
The bunny’s human has a pet carrier backpack. Guessing they took the bunny out to see the sights :)
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Shannon Murdock 2 years ago
He's on instagram. Pinset_tailoring. He only wears clothing he makes and none of it is modern. It's really cool to see how fashion has functioned over the centuries
cadena kuhn 2 years ago
Going to a Victorian themed Christmas party this weekend. So while we don't have subways I will be wondering town like this on Saturday lol
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SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago (edited)
When Simba has an invitation to a dinner party and it's a suit-n-tie affair so he can't sprint there like he normally does... XD
hakan yucekaya 2 years ago
The station names on the board, I thought they were the writings on the one ring, at first
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David Beaulieu 2 years ago
The Simpsons doll necklace was like the 4th thing about her I noticed. She is a whole vibe.
Sans Serif 2 years ago
I'd be 'afraid' of someone grabbing it -- that's an impressive collection...
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Rebecca Lee 2 years ago
Sometimes we travel home on the same train. She is a snazzy dresser in general.
New Everywhere 2 years ago
She makes it work, maybe she's an artist because I can see the balance of it all
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Tiggy Darling 2 years ago
Four stars. They lose one due to the censorship.
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David Paterson 2 years ago
And nobody else on the subway even cares enough to look.
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Martinna Jaap 2 years ago
They are very loud and sometimes very ornery birds. We had some on the farm growing up. My job was to make sure they get inside the barn at night. There was one male that just wouldn't go in, so I got mad and trapped it in the corner and grabbed at it. Next thing I see the bird run off the other way and I have all of his beautiful tail feathers in my hands. I had no idea they could do that, drop their tail feathers when threatened. I thought I killed the peacock. I didn't, it was a defence mechanism His back end remained naked for a season but they eventually grew back. Definitely a learning experience.
Xitxarel•lo Panda 2 years ago (edited)
I have the solution for ppl don't paying attention to the peacock. Next time bring a big angry chicken cobra .. (edit: wrote goose, sorry )
Patricia Smith 2 years ago
Aww. I hope that it isn't a taxidermy bird. That would be awful. But I do know that they can be rather wild and aggressive.
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David Paterson 2 years ago
Adam Savage, is that you? If you don't know, Adam Savage wore a No-face costume to comicon one time.
Jodi 2 years ago
Maybe he can see someone taking a photo and doesn't want his face in it
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J Howard 2 years ago
Kevin! We love you! Kevin pleeeease! I watched far too much SpongeBob…
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
I only had to ask "what" once for that one.
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Gatorman 2 years ago
I remember i was a plague doctor for Halloween and showed up unannounced at a party and stayed completely silent for half of the party until my friend threatened to kick me out
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
I would have enjoyed seeing that-- well, except for the party part.
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Spooky Demon Bat (they/them) 2 years ago
Lol when I was in elementary school I was a plague doctor for Halloween. I was a morbid child
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Jack Smith 2 years ago
hey i mean you do what you gotta do and if that means carrying brass knuckles, so be it
Lunamorte Louise 2 years ago
I can't say that I blame her. Poor lady has probably been mugged in the past.
SM 2 years ago (edited)
Assault weapons are banned in 10 states, but it should be noted that if they owned the weapons before the ban went into place and they are registered, they aren't violating the law in most (if not all) of these states. Brass Knuckles are illegal in 22 states, in 17 they are legal with a permit.
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D00FINSHMERTZ 2 years ago
Those that's a "paper weight" that she is taking to work with her. And then home afterwards.
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Patricia Smith 2 years ago
"And from a distance the detective saw the platinum beauty again riding way from him in the subway."
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Mr Red 2 years ago
I thought he had a bottle of wine in his boot... but it is most definitely a knife.
Luis Hernandez Dauajare 2 years ago
I think there are bayonets. In both boots...
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David Beaulieu 2 years ago
Clearly a time traveller. Just not sure if it's from the future or the past.
Fred Weldon 2 years ago
The thing on his lap is the holster/shoulder stock for a Luger. The leather pouches on his belt are for cartridges. I bet he's a re-enactor.
Debby Keir 2 years ago (edited)
That's not British - the Russians are coming.
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Pan Narrans 2 years ago
Reminds me of "he's talking to Davy who's still in the navy and probably will be for live".
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Illustrious G 1 year ago
I was going to say! It looks like someone lost a bet!
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
Service animal. Mini horses can be trained like dogs. I love that he has sneakers on so his hooves don't slip on that floor.
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Andy Frobig 2 years ago
I rode the subway almost every day for 12 years and I never saw a horse, and I feel very very cheated
Adam Zad 2 years ago
I like the apartment I live in. They allow pets. I have a pony. - Stephen Wright
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mooshoflove 2 years ago
Wonder how long it took to put on... I sometimes have so wear compression socks and that's a struggle...
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Someone in my town has one of these carriers for her assistance parrot.
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Roger9er 2 years ago
Her dog wanted to stay home and he replaced himself with a pineapple and she hasn't noticed yet
Eric Williams 2 years ago
What the hell!!?? Don't drag it! It's supposed to be in a little wagon!
Fluffy mommy panda 2 years ago
Yeah she is abusing that poor pineapple who identify as a dog. How could she!
Load More Replies... Evgeniya Khon 2 years ago
As I was scrolling down the photo I definitely did not see it coming lol
pfeils wife 2 years ago
my first thought... your friend was reading my mind ;)
Load More Replies... Donteatme666 2 years ago
Maybe I just have a dirty mind my first thought was some weird bondage thing
Bobby 2 years ago
Well pineapples are a symbol used by swingers to attract other swingers, so maybe
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Saint Thomas 2 years ago
...until the driver has to make an emergency braking.
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I<3BanjosephTheDog 2 years ago
As a short person this looks easier than trying to hold those loops. I had an older lady insist I sit in her seat because I was so unstable. So embarrassing.
zububonsai 2 years ago
Yes, can confirm. I always wonder why they don't provide even just *one* loop further down (no "bigger hangman's" loop, just like a single string plus the same loop at the end). Like, even only in *one* place would be great (we smol people are not the majority. I am aware). And put it away somewhere near the wall so it doesn't swing in taller people's face...
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Alex Davis 2 years ago
You attach the scooter on first and then hoist yourself up. I've seen kids/ teens doing it on their own
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Ace 2 years ago
More football fans, I suspect Brazilians this time, from the colours.
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RichardSommer 1 year ago
Typical Russian metro station with Soviet made train. Perhaps during the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Brazilian fans).
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Sans Serif 2 years ago
Bizarre but, incredibly well done -- makin' it work!
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Swedish football fans going to a match in St. Petersburg (Russia), apparently. https://9gag.com/gag/a6EjPr2
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BossyCloud 1 year ago
I know a blind girl that always wears her mask like this. It stresses me out because she looks like an among us character.
Fluffy mommy panda 2 years ago
She did not want to see the world she had enough, she needed a break from what her eyes had saw. Or she had been up half the night and she thought she catch some shut eye before going to wherever.
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Michael Danhauer 2 years ago
I've always wanted to write a book, but have always been worried it won't be good enough to get published... I now see that worry is unfounded as literally any piece of c**p smeared on a page can be published as evidenced by this post... TY boredpanda, I can now pursue my dream with confidence
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
And if you write a book because you like to tell a story it needs not even be published for it to give you satisfaction.
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UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you) 2 years ago
We have How to Talk to Your Cat About Evolution. Hilarious!
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LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 years ago
A rare picture of Big Bird before he was able to secure government housing on Sesame Street and turn his life around.
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PotatoPanda 2 years ago (edited)
For those confused, the pants are made out of a certain type of mask
YetAnotherSarah 2 years ago
I was going to say "fergoodnesssake, just sit on the seat" but then I realized her wholeass would then be on a public seat.
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Hamster 2 years ago
Why would you be on the subway if you’re on a motorcycle..?? JUST USE THE GOD DAMN MOTORCYCLE FOR GOD’S SAKE
2WheelTravlr 2 years ago (edited)
I think it's an older Kawie Ninja or some Chinese knockoff, note the old school swingarm and rear drum brake.
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Xitxarel•lo Panda 1 year ago
Sorry but I have to ask. IS THAT NORMAL IN NY????? FOR GOD SAKE!!!!😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😜
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LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 years ago
I bet you're wondering why I've gathered you all here today.
The Darkest Timeline 2 years ago (edited)
I’m wondering where the desk came from and how it got there
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CholateMilkFreeAllDay 2 years ago
You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me Godfather.
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CholateMilkFreeAllDay 2 years ago
I’m going by the Subway stop near the Garden. But it could be a Knick fan going to a Mets game and the outcome would still be the same. Mets, Jets, and Knicks fans the eternal masochists.
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Gatorman 2 years ago
So like where exactly can i get 13 of those hoodies for no particular reason
Giraffy Window 2 years ago
If it wasn't a baby being pictured on that shirt I'd be less grossed out.
Elizabeth Brown 2 years ago
Might just be super chibi adults, kind of hard to tell with the umbrella
Load More Replies... The Original Bruno 2 years ago
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Richienotsorich 2 years ago
If you need any help, don't. Hesitate to ask.
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Diolla 2 years ago
Seeing a lot of the animals ppl bring into the subway makes me sad. I think for a lot of them it is a very unnatural and stressful environment. How can a peacok be comfortable there? Ir that duck in a plastic bubble? I mean I would not even bring my cat in there unless absolutely necessary and only in a suitable protective carrier.
Elizabeth Brown 2 years ago
I have to imagine that the animals are well trained, and/or do this very rarely. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. For a lot of animals traveling at all is stressful, and a lot of people in the city might not have their own vehicle. I imagine the subway is likely faster than the traffic as well, so they will be back in a calm environment sooner
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The hot kid over there 2 years ago
And where did u get this at… Did u get it from ur therapist
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
Ironic how the comments section is normally so self-righteous about not taking and posting pictures of strangers, but suddenly not a peep.
shanila.pheonix_ 2 years ago
just goes to show how the new york population is just a whole other subspecies of human lol.
Janelle Collard 2 years ago
What cracks me up is - NO ONE looks twice at these people (and animals, etc.)
Breadcrumb. 2 years ago
And I dress to blend in and to avoid anyone approaching me..I look like I'm smuggling drugs I guess.
Richienotsorich 2 years ago
If you need any help, don't. Hesitate to ask.
Load More Replies... Diolla 2 years ago
Seeing a lot of the animals ppl bring into the subway makes me sad. I think for a lot of them it is a very unnatural and stressful environment. How can a peacok be comfortable there? Ir that duck in a plastic bubble? I mean I would not even bring my cat in there unless absolutely necessary and only in a suitable protective carrier.
Elizabeth Brown 2 years ago
I have to imagine that the animals are well trained, and/or do this very rarely. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. For a lot of animals traveling at all is stressful, and a lot of people in the city might not have their own vehicle. I imagine the subway is likely faster than the traffic as well, so they will be back in a calm environment sooner
Load More Replies... The hot kid over there 2 years ago
And where did u get this at… Did u get it from ur therapist
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
Ironic how the comments section is normally so self-righteous about not taking and posting pictures of strangers, but suddenly not a peep.
shanila.pheonix_ 2 years ago
just goes to show how the new york population is just a whole other subspecies of human lol.
Janelle Collard 2 years ago
What cracks me up is - NO ONE looks twice at these people (and animals, etc.)
Breadcrumb. 2 years ago
And I dress to blend in and to avoid anyone approaching me..I look like I'm smuggling drugs I guess.
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