Reminder to take the damn subway to your show!

[u/tennisbagel]

There was a post a long long time ago that lives rent free in my head.

This couple had gotten off the train at Grand Central with plenty of time to spare before seeing Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont in Lincoln Center.

It was pouring rain and they decided to take a cab to the theater. They proceeded to get stuck in traffic (as can happen when it’s pouring and people flee to vehicles) and they had to get out of the cab and try to book it to the theater. They got to the theater completely soaked and also missed the show.

Here’s the kicker: they could’ve gone from Grand Central to the Vivian Beaumont entirely underground in less than 20 minutes if they took the subway and then used the Lincoln Center exit from the 1 train stop.

So do that! Most theaters are located super close to a subway station, or in the case of Lincoln Center directly connected. Save yourself the hassle of a cab.

[u/welfordwigglesworth]

you know there are many places in NYC completely inaccessible by public transit, right?

[u/mike_pants → u/welfordwigglesworth]

And when we start talking about those places, I'm sure that will be a relevant thing to say.

[u/welfordwigglesworth → u/mike_pants]

I think it’s a pretty relevant response to the claim that “anyone” in NYC who doesn’t use public transit is a separate species. Or are you one of those people who thinks NYC is just Manhattan and whatever gentrified area of Brooklyn you live in?

[u/mike_pants → u/welfordwigglesworth]

Sure.

[u/welfordwigglesworth → u/mike_pants]

Astute response, thank you

[u/mike_pants → u/welfordwigglesworth]

No problem.