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The same thing applies if something gets stolen. Countless individuals have "not" stolen that item. You only take note when it gets stolen.
by jjeaff 7y ago
The same thing applies if something gets stolen. Countless individuals have "not" stolen that item. You only take note when it gets stolen.
- ethbro 7y agoI call this the subway train theory. I am nervous with one other person in my subway car. I feel completely safe with 5+ unrelated people in my subway car.
- TylerE 7y agoYou shouldn't. I had my iPhone stolen on a nearly full DC metro train. Thief grabbed it out of my hands just before the doors closed and dashed.
- HeWhoLurksLate 7y agoOuch. Sad anecdote.
- bigwavedave 7y agoIn the Philippines, my companion and I went to an atm to withdraw our monthly support (something of a stipend as missionaries) and my companion was unfortunate enough to hold his in his hands just a little too long before putting it away and it was snatched by some kid who vanished into a sea of people.
- stef25 7y agoPickpockets thrive in crowded places. Opposite for muggers, rapists.
- mike_hock 7y agoShould be called the subway train "effect" or "phenomenon," then.