Public Service Announcement

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New York City, November 2009. 

Confession time: I have an irrational fear of falling onto the subway tracks. The scene plays in my head every time I feel the corrugated platform edge underfoot - the platform is crowded, people are pushy, and with one unfortunate swing of a briefcase or guitar case, I am a pancake under the 6 train.

And just when I have convinced myself that my concerns are unjustified, something like this happens. 

So today the Purple Mango Post indulges in public service with these tips on not getting killed by the subway. Quick recap: don't pee on the tracks, keep your head out of the way of the train, and if you drop something on the tracks, for the love of God, just let it go.

Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010