Falling Asleep on Strangers Brings Out Smiles on NYC Subway

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Public transportation often lacks adequate personal space. In this situation, the last thing you would want is a stranger resting his head on your shoulder

And yet the folks in this clip from philanthropic website Charidy act surprisingly lenient when it comes to playing a pillow for strangers. In this strange but surprisingly heartwarming social experiment, a man sits next to commuters on the New York City subway and fakes falling asleep. After a few moments, he gently leans over onto the person next to him

While some quickly shoved him off, a surprising number of commuters quietly chuckled and went about their business. It’s a sweet reminder that not all New Yorkers live up to their unfriendly reputation. Read more…

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