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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 13, 2011 10:25:26 GMT -6
Planning on vacationing in The Big Apple some time in the near future? Looking forward to your first experience riding the subways?
After watching this video, maybe you're better off re-considering by endangering your life (and your wallet) by riding a cab ...
Oh, rats!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 13, 2011 10:37:48 GMT -6
Rebrand that as the 21st Century Hansom Cab Ride and jack up the fares... how much is the monthly pass for the rat?
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 13, 2011 10:41:10 GMT -6
I like riding the subway in NYC. But I don't think I'd be so careless as to fall asleep there!
What freaks me out are the elevated trains. We have elevated trains in Chicago, but not so freaking high as the ones in NYC's outer boroughs. Riding those things is like riding in a roller coaster!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 13, 2011 11:06:33 GMT -6
Remember the movie "Snakes On A Plane"? I think the sequel should be "Rats On A Subway"!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 13, 2011 11:08:50 GMT -6
Remember the movie "Snakes On A Plane"? I think the sequel should be " Rats On A Subway"! Better copyright that before the sandwich shop franchise does. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 13, 2011 11:21:48 GMT -6
I wonder if they'll try co-branding with Atkins or Weight Watchers?
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 13, 2011 11:22:37 GMT -6
Or the Juan Williams version, "Muslims on a Plane."
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Post by Tex on Jan 13, 2011 12:31:36 GMT -6
They offer turn down service with a gnawed piece of chocolate.
My dad told me that the worst night's sleep he ever had was during WW2 when he had a job in southern Ireland and was trying to catch a little sleep on the floor of a pub which was closed for the night. He woke up with a rat chewing on his ear and had to spend the rest of the night on a pool table, which is great if you like extra firm.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 13, 2011 12:35:03 GMT -6
... also great if you enjoy pocket pool.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 13, 2011 12:54:47 GMT -6
I like riding the subway in NYC. But I don't think I'd be so careless as to fall asleep there! This happens pretty frequently. In the rare occurrence that I actually get a seat, inevitably, the man or woman sitting next to me will fall asleep on me -- meaning, they fall asleep and then use your shoulder as a pillow. A not-so-gentle elbow in the ribs usually jolts them back to reality from Slumberland. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 13, 2011 13:28:39 GMT -6
How much chloroform do you soak your coat sleeve with before you sit down?
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 13, 2011 14:12:41 GMT -6
None. I use the noxious aroma of my own natural methane.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 13, 2011 16:54:09 GMT -6
I enjoyed riding the subway on both our trips to NYC 07 and 09. I considered it one of the top highlights of our trips since we don't have anything close to it out here. I enjoyed just watching the locals going about their business going to work in morning and going home at night. It was also the cheapest way to get around the city unless you are within walking distance.( Does 52 blocks both ways qualify as close?)
We did not ride the subway after 9:00PM. TAXI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edited to add: As a visitor I would even think of alling asleep on the subway, way to many other think to look at.
EDITED TO ADD AGAIN:As a visitor I wouldN'T even think of falling asleep on the subway, way to many other think to look at.
Started drinking to early today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 13, 2011 18:09:50 GMT -6
I enjoyed riding the subway on both our trips to NYC 07 and 09. I considered it one of the top highlights of our trips since we don't have anything close to it out here. I enjoyed just watching the locals going about their business going to work in morning and going home at night. It was also the cheapest way to get around the city unless you are within walking distance.( Does 52 blocks both ways qualify as close?) We did not ride the subway after 9:00PM. TAXI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited to add: As a visitor I would even think of alling asleep on the subway, way to many other think to look at. I thought so  |
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Post by Tex on Jan 13, 2011 20:07:35 GMT -6
We ride the subways when in NYC. We have been on them in the wee hours and some of the characters qualify as free entertainment.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 14, 2011 0:39:14 GMT -6
I've never had a problem riding the NYC subways late at night. They seem to ALWAYS be pretty well populated, so I never felt unsafe.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 14, 2011 1:15:56 GMT -6
Our first night there in 07 we got on the wrong train heading back to the upper east side. We ended up in Queens. Once we got off the train I noticed what we did wrong so we caught the next one back. It was about 11:30PM and only one other person in the station. It made us a little nervous at first. After that no problems.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 14, 2011 9:55:44 GMT -6
I've never had a problem riding the NYC subways late at night. They seem to ALWAYS be pretty well populated, so I never felt unsafe. Well, if the majority of them are undercover cops, then I'd agree with you. Otherwise ... |
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Post by Tex on Jan 14, 2011 15:39:00 GMT -6
This clip is getting well known. Saw it on Inside Edition a little while ago.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 14, 2011 15:58:49 GMT -6
The NY Post had it on their Web site yesterday and referred to it as the latest "viral video hit", so I think it's been building up steam for the last couple of days.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 14, 2011 20:12:09 GMT -6
It sounds like a lot of people give a rats ass about that video
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 14, 2011 21:02:48 GMT -6
The cockroaches are going to be jealous.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 16, 2011 7:07:46 GMT -6
Say, I bet that rat was a tourist just trying to get information from its fellow passengers on which stop to get out. Wouldnt a real NY rat just gnaw its way out of the subway car through the closed doors?
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 16, 2011 17:15:50 GMT -6
A real NY rat would just gnaw its way out of the nearest passenger.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 17, 2011 0:25:09 GMT -6
Between bed bugs and rats on the subway NYC tourism must be on the decline.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 17, 2011 6:24:28 GMT -6
You are talking about the Jets, right?
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 17, 2011 13:13:21 GMT -6
If they get beat this Sunday, yes.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 17, 2011 14:19:27 GMT -6
I don't much follow sports, but heard Rush talking about this newspaper cover today. Thought it might fit this thread......  |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 17, 2011 15:06:15 GMT -6
Leave it to Rush to play the athletes foot fetish card.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 17, 2011 16:59:00 GMT -6
Between bed bugs and rats on the subway NYC tourism must be on the decline. The bedbugs are relatively new, but the rats on the subway are definitely NOT new. |
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