Chuck Quote by Dave Barry
“Within less than an hour, Chuck and I easily located what could well be the correct platform, where we pass the time by perspiring freely until the train storms in, colorfully decorated, as is the tradition in New York, with the spray-painted initials of all the people it has run over.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: New York Subway Adventures, 1998
The chaotic, colorful subway experience becomes a quirky tradition for locals.
In simple terms: Subway rides are wild and artistic.
Find humor in daily chaos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- commuting
- tourist observations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people embrace odd traditions?
- How does environment shape behavior?
Not everyone enjoys the chaos.