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I 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.
by ethbro 7y ago
I 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.