Weird People Caught On Camera During Their Daily Commute

Public transit is as “public” as you can get. You’ll see a diverse range of people here while passing through, each with their own means and ways of life. But life is strange, and as such, the kind of life you’ll encounter on public transportation might make you double-take (as in, you’ll want to hop off and get onto another train). 

Traveling with a companion can sometimes make travel feel less like a burden. But “companion” doesn’t necessarily have to mean “human.” Spice up your commute by bringing a feline friend along on the ride—simply stuff him into your coat and cozy up. 

This lady must have been short for time since she’s preparing dinner before even arriving home. Who hasn’t sliced their fair share of onions on the metro? We wonder what she does when she goes shopping at the supermarket.

The true mystery here is how this smart car got down the stairwell, through the ticket gates, and onto the platform. Perhaps this guy is attempting to dodge New York City traffic, but maybe he should have just left his car behind.

There’s a lot of talk about shifting from fast fashion to more sustainable products, but this one lady took it a step further. Forget felt or cotton; this woman has a head of lettuce. She’s sporting a large leaf as cover for her coiffure. Maybe she’ll be able to absorb more nutrients this way, but we’ll have to check the science on that one before we can confirm the theory.

Have you ever returned from a sporting event on the subway? You’ve probably been in a crowded train car before. You can make it unscathed most days, but when there’s a rush, there’s nothing you can do to avoid being knocked around. A handrail isn’t always there to catch you.

Universes clash! Darth Vader and Batman meet in the subway rather than on a rooftop or in the central air shaft of a floating cloud city. If we had to put money down, we’d bet on Darth Vader, who wields the Force, over Batman, who wields novelty batarangs and a utility belt. 

It’s evident that this rider prefers to be left alone. As in, alone in a field, far away from civilization. This individual clearly expresses a strong desire to blend in. But not socially, unless you consider bushes, trees, and shrubs to be some kind of subculture.

Do you get irritated when people step into your personal space? This gal is so passionate about staying in her bubble that she brought a helpful visualization of it along with her on the train. There will be no more misunderstandings now—you can see where the lines start and end.

Finally—indisputable evidence of the legendary figure. Think of it—all those thousands of keen photographers out in the wild, making painstaking plans and perching patiently in waiting for the perfect photograph. Yet, all they really had to do was hop on the subway.

This is either the end of a very good night or the end of a very bad one. All we know is that she’s going to be missing her pizza when she wakes up, as it slipped out of its box and onto the filthy subway floor. We don’t think the 5-second rule can apply here.

Perhaps this is merely a prop from a performance art piece, but that seems unlikely for a New York City train line. He seems to be conversing with this paper person in a natural and friendly manner. We feel awful for this guy because there are so many other fish in the sea, many of whom are not made of paper.

This guy doesn’t want to miss a moment away from his favorite video games. He’s gone and taken an Xbox and TV set with him on his journey through the real world, no matter where that will take him. In this case, his journey took him through the subway. 

The trains in New York are renowned for their punctuality, but the same is not true for their passengers. So, what happens if you leave the house without a watch or a charged-up cell phone? Well, hopefully, you’ll be riding with a lady with Flava Flave style, like this one.

It’s not uncommon to see someone doing makeup on public transportation in the morning. It’s something to do to pass the time or if you’re running late. This lady appears to have left her makeup kit at home and is applying her makeup with a butter knife. 

We know what you’re going through, lady. We’ve been through it ourselves. You sit down on a train after a long day at work, and after so long, the steady rocking of the train car lulls you to sleep. 

Knitting a garment like this requires considerable expertise, and wearing it out in public requires a whole different kind of skill to pull off. This seriously stylish costume was crafted with a needle and yarn. This isn’t your Grandma’s Christmas jumper; no, sir.

It’s a bird; it’s a plane, no, it’s a Red Power Ranger on the train. Because there’s no emergency, he doesn’t seem to be moving quickly. On the contrary, he’s taking the slow route to wherever he’s going by taking the train. 

This guy has defied our expectations of leprechauns. From the look on his face, it appears that he’s run out of luck. Perhaps the pot of gold found at the end of the rainbow wasn’t all that full after all. We get it; inflation hurts everyone, whether you’re real or mythical.

Last night, someone clearly didn’t get enough sleep. This does not appear to be the most comfortable way to catch up, but sometimes, you have to do what you have to do. We’re not sure how he got up there without exerting himself, but he sure looks like he’s having a nice rest.

We can’t imagine a worse fate. Still, this commuter doesn’t seem too startled about her predicament—unless, of course, she’s just already dead. No, don’t worry, it’s simply a knitted imitation of Alien‘s famed face-hugging creature. 

Aw, how cute! A Pikachu—wait, what’s that coming out of its mouth? Okay, that’s more than a little bit disturbing. Did Pikachu eat a person, or did a person climb inside a Pikachu to start “wearing” it? Either way, cover your eyes, children…

It’s not every day that you come across a centaur, never mind a zebra centaur, especially not on public transportation. Perhaps he’ll be competing in a costume contest. We sincerely hope so, and we have no doubt that he’d take the first-place prize. 

This computer doesn’t appear to give a damn what other people think of them. But let’s just get this out of the way: that leopard print blouse completely clashes with those polka dot shorts. It’s not a good match. We do love the earrings, though. 

Have you ever watched the film Saw? If not, it’s possible that you won’t find this as distressing as we do. We really aren’t sure what this man was thinking. Was he trying to scare people, or did he lose his ride home somehow? 

This commuter appears to be auditioning for a ‘Tony the Tiger’ role. Unfortunately, the character has historically been animated. After seeing this attempt, we’re sure that the marketing department would be put off from casting a live-action version of Tony, at least in the near future. 

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but in this case, you can judge a man by his book. Take a closer look at this gentleman’s choice of reading material. Perhaps he should have read it on his kindle or e-reader instead of the paper copy. 

This is what a dedicated employee looks like. When a deadline approaches and work must be completed, you have to work as if you have blinders on, as a racehorse would. This guy clearly takes his work so seriously he literally can’t look away from the screen.

We find this particular behavior offensive. This man is breaking the number one rule on public transportation: don’t spread. Look at the way his arms and knees are hanging out like that. He’s leaving no space for other passengers to sit. To be honest, though, standing might be preferable.

We think we can explain this one, but bear with us. Okay. This guy must have woken up in the morning and put on—what he imagined to be—a fine cotton shirt. Hours later, while riding the bus home from work, he realizes that his shirt was actually two rabbits stuck together, hence his surprised expression.

The plastic subway seats didn’t seem to be comfy enough to satisfy this traveler. It’s also possible that she went shopping, and this is the most economical way to bring her brand new couch home, but somehow, that doesn’t seem likely. 

Even if you’re vaccinated, the only safe way to travel in 2022 is by wearing a mask and regularly washing your hands while in public. Given that this photo is a few years old, these guys seem to be ahead of their time. 

There’s an expression we like: “I’m on the beach!” This saying conveys to the listener that you are taking it easy—as if you were relaxing by the seaside, no matter where you are—the office, on the highway, or in the subway. This guy nicely encapsulates the spirit of this mantra. He’s found a way to make himself comfy in the most unlikely of places. 

Somebody call Austin Powers—we found out where Doctor Evil has been hiding all this time! He migrated to the suburbs and has been working a 9-5 job in the city. We wonder if he’s been listening to all those swinging hits from the 60s.

Maybe there were cutbacks at the north pole this year. It’s funny to see so many Santas taking the metro, especially when they’re doing things that aren’t particularly Santa-like. We’re curious to know where they were headed and where their sleighs and reindeers were. 

Spiderman has been occasionally known to run out of web fluid after a long night of fighting crime, and since he’s got such a bad reputation with the people of New York, nobody’s ever willing to give him a ride across town. We hold the Daily Bugle’s J. Jonah Jameson to be responsible.