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There was a sign in that tube carriage... (imgur.com)

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[–]gallais 5 points6 points ago

Translation of the passive-agressive stickers : "I behave like a judgmental asshole believing that I am so much better than you so why don't you stop wearing headphones and we might have the chance to talk".

Inevitable answer : "Not gonna happen" and the judgmental asshole can be happy to see that his self-realizing prophecy indeed realized itself.

[–]Bambamfigaro[S] 10 points11 points ago

I've often been thinking about it actually "how much nicer would it be if we were able to talk to each other" but then... I know how I feel after a long day at work, when I'm tired and all I want is go through my hour's commute as quickly as I can and can't be arsed talking to anyone.

on the other hand, there is this hot chick in my train everyday... and...

[–]Timmmmbob 18 points19 points ago

Well I think the two main reasons nobody talks to each other are:

  1. There's virtually no chance you'll see them again, so it's more or less a waste of effort.
  2. Do unto others... if some weirdo starts talking to you you have nowhere to run!
  3. It's completely context-free. You literally have nothing in common with anyone else - "Oh you use public transport too? That's so interesting!".

[–]WalnutSoapthere 7 points8 points ago

Theres three reasons there...

[–]Xenc 8 points9 points ago

This is why nobody talks to you on the tube.

[–]jxmitchell 7 points8 points ago

Imagine being that woman and having a hundred men trying to talk to you every time you're out in public.

Actually, I think this already happens. Some men can be so creepy.

[–]cbs_-on-the-Hill/Tube Dweller 2 points3 points ago

Especially OP.

[–]Bambamfigaro[S] 2 points3 points ago

OP is a fag

[–]adamzep91- Fitzrovia 3 points4 points ago

Pretend like you're asleep...

[–]funk100 2 points3 points ago

Or just get on the train at rush hour, "I AM NOT GIVING UP MY SEAT THAT I PUSHED PAST THREE PREGNANT WOMEN AND A CHEMO PATIENT TO GET", rush hour does some weird things to people

[–]Bambamfigaro[S] 1 point2 points ago

source @tube_boob

[–]illiam 0 points1 point ago

Said the person who always wants MY seat.

[–]I_Too_Drunk_For_this 0 points1 point ago

Cross post this to r/funny. God knows they need funny posts.

[–]Bambamfigaro[S] 0 points1 point ago

why not, it's now done...

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