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NYC Subway Commuters Subjected to Hilarious Panhandler Prank

Emerald Catron — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:40:44 +0000

Generally speaking, we would say please PLEASE leave commuters alone. They're already suffering the indignity of being elbowed by teenagers in the throes of sweaty, bubblegum and Axe-scented passion. After a day of soul-crushing work most people just want to be left alone. But this prank on the 4 train might actually have made some people's days a little better.

See How New Yorkers Are Commuting Post-Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:49:34 +0000

Hey, thanks Sandy! As if people didn't hate taking the bus enough, now we get to wait in a line to wait in line to ride one. That's right -- the lines have lines. It's taking people multiple hours to get to and from work. Good thing it's not miserable outside. Just kidding, it totally is! Here are some pics of what people are doing just to get to work.

Rick Springfield Performs "Jessie's Girl" In NYC Subway [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:45:50 +0000

So you are on the way to work in NYC. You get ready to hop on the subway, like any other day. Someone is playing guitar, maybe looking for tip money. Oh, wait a minute. It’s Rick Springfield! At 8 a.m., during rush hour, he just whips out his guitar and has a sing-along. Cool. [...]

Yoga Demos Are The New Thing On NYC Subways [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:00:38 +0000

When it comes to taking the subway, most people just want to relax. But while some are content to simply spend their commute reading a good book or listening to music, the flexy-bendy folks in this video felt the need to take it further when they performed an acrobatic ‘yoga’ demo in the middle of a crowded, moving, New York City subway car.

Improv Everywhere Flash Mob Lights Up NYC With 3,500 Glowsticks and Flashlights [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:00:05 +0000

On July 16, New York’s Rockefeller Park was lit up like a Christmas tree when over 3,500 people converged for Improv Everywhere’s latest MP3 Experiment. The popular series of “missions,” as IE calls its stunts, asks participants to download an MP3 file, gather in one spot, hit play at the same time and follow the audio instructions for an awesome effect.

The eighth installment in the MP3 mission series included activities with flashlights and glowsticks, giving the phrase “flash mob” an entirely new meaning. Check out video of the mission below:

Bill Murray Crashes Karaoke Party

Kari-Lynn Wirth — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:45:23 +0000

Dude...did Bill Murray sing karaoke with us last night? That's what a group of New York City pals were likely asking themselves when they woke up with photos of themselves drinking and singing karaoke with the star at NYC's Karaoke One 7 club.

Beware Of Tow Truck Drivers In NYC

Staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:36:31 +0000

Think parking on South Buffalo side streets during a winter storm is a drag? Be happy this guy isn't plowing your street. New York City was hit hard with a winter storm this week, and apparently road crews there drive plows like New York City cab drivers