Poverty is one of the main reasons crime even happens, what are you talking about?

Yeah for sure, that’s actually why I said “pretty ok” rather than “totally ok” since I do know that older generations still like to use them, but of course those generations are dying out slowly. I actually used a travel agent 11 years ago to help me set up the most efficient trip possible so I could be in certain cities on certain days in order to complete an around the world trip (with a prize involved) in 11 days. Definitely worth it to have an experienced human help me sort out something that was already a bit overwhelming.

Totally. Travel agencies were once useful, but now it’s pretty ok if they go away with all our added technology.

Yes, but only after coming off the highway in Bridgeport. I was in an old Porsche (944 so nothing too fancy), and a cop pulled me over because of the no front plate but was nice and just gave me a warning. I ignored it and almost 20 years later the car still has no front plate. At the time my dad figured it was maybe a cop who suspected the car had been stolen, because I was coming from Fairfield in a Porsche, but who the heck knows. Pretty sure cops in Fairfield used to hang out by the Bridgeport border and go out of their way to pull over people of color who had just entered the town (Fairfield). This was something someone told me a long time ago. I’m white if it matters (probably mattered in the traffic stop)

Yeah, they’ve opened the gate for me several times when I had a stroller, I’ve had some travel questions answered, and I’ve bought some metro cards from them.

Still fine if they go away, but just answering your question honestly.

For as long as I can remember going to Grand Central (30ish years) there have never been benches in the main hall. Only place to ever sit would be downstairs in the food area, or the restaurants upstairs.

It’s more just like it’s obvious you’re going through life thoughtlessly misusing the phrase, as so many people do, and maybe from this point on you’ll actually register what the correct use of the phrase is communicating 🤓

couldn’t care less*

I’ve had one or two on the actual train, and countless times on platforms underground over the years. It’s been worse lately though.

I even saw one of these as a taxi once

Trader Joe’s upper west side (the one in the 90s) is often pretty chill if you go at off hours. Even when it’s busy I never find myself waiting in line for that long. The line may be long but the wait is not.

I’m a dad and have been with a baby while weird shit is going on. You just pretend to ignore and you move on.

The funny thing is OP is a dude

Yeah, aren’t there gypsies robbing people? I dated a girl from Valencia and she was mugged at knifepoint.

Maybe be more subtle when you try to look at people. It sounds like he saw you turn to look while you were still in his field of vision. You always wanna have the appearance that you’re minding your own business, even if you’re sneaking a look.

Totally. Just last night I was walking home and some heavyset woman in her 30s or 40s sees me as I walk by and goes “oh my god.”… “OH MY FUCKING GOD!”

This was totally directed at my for god knows what reason and it was really fucking weird, but I just ignored her and kept walking. She left me alone. That’s basically all you have to do.

My guess is she was mentally ill, or maybe she incorrectly thought I was a celebrity or someone she knew.

Genius

Enjoy your winters and former poor people food fuck face

Lucky kids. Back when I was at NYU I didn’t know where to buy weed other than a sketchy guy in Washington Square Park. I always avoided those guys but I think my friend bought weed from them once in desperation.

My pleasure! I got like 5 last time. Ate two in one go, wife and kid ate one, and had one cold later which was super good

I got a happy meal and a double cheeseburger w medium fries for like 13 the other night. Still pretty cheap but yeah it used to be cheaper. The food quality sucks though. Idk if it’s gotten worse or if I just never noticed before how bad it was.

But I tell you, there’s the most incredible chicken sandwich for 5 dollars at a place called Tiki Chick on the uws. So filling and such good quality. Pretty sure they’re made at Jacob’s Pickles and then are walked over to the tiki bar. JP owns the place so it’d make sense. You can get em to go or eat at the bar. I just can’t believe I can get a sandwich better than shake shack’s for 5 dollars. Also on the weekend their brunch menu has 5 dollar breakfast sandwiches and you can get a bacon egg and cheese on a donut.

Hey even with it closed it still attracts the worst kind. Like I was letting my daughter play at the playground next to it this summer and a lady is there with like 5 kids. Clearly not mother of the year with the way she speaks to them, and then she just begins smoking a joint. In a kid’s playground.

Haha hell yea! Such a great moment :)

Omg exactly! So funny to know you’re in the area. We’ve probably walked by each other. I didn’t even hear it on the news, but when I suddenly heard cheering out of windows and in the street I knew, and ran out of my apt as well. So much joy and relief. I probably cried a little too.

Oh I didn’t mean he illegally brought the gun, just that he came from out of state (with a gun).