January 6, 2017
“A lot of the pictures you post aren’t that bad, honestly. Do you have any idea what it’s like to be 6'4 250 lbs? Most seats don’t fit me, and it’s incredibly uncomfortable to sit with your legs apart. Also, just be thankful you live somewhere with...

A lot of the pictures you post aren’t that bad, honestly. Do you have any idea what it’s like to be 6'4 250 lbs? Most seats don’t fit me, and it’s incredibly uncomfortable to sit with your legs apart. Also, just be thankful you live somewhere with transportation. I don’t even have access to a bus system.

Genuinely trying to explain some things, you seem to be drawing malicious intent where there is none. 


I appreciate where you’re coming from and I understand how being bigger affects how one can fit into a world sized for smaller people. I took a brief tour of past posts and I think I generally took care never to shame people who were sitting that way because of their size, but rather because they felt entitled to spread out.

I actually don’t think most men have malicious intent at all - like many things we do, it’s probably sort of unconscious. I know the title of my blog is a bit snarky - but behind the snark is the lived experience of a woman who has had to squeeze, contort, duck, and manuever around men who are spreading out…just because.

The lack of public transportation in many large cities is a really tremendous problem and I’m glad you called it out. I do feel very thankful to live in a city that provides such an incredible resource.

April 22, 2015
“His balls cannot be that big! The flowery pants are mine, and I’ve just never seen a man manspreading this wide…! On a Norwegian train.
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I began this blog as an attempt to document NYC-based male subway rudeness (now very aptly described as...

His balls cannot be that big! The flowery pants are mine, and I’ve just never seen a man manspreading this wide…! On a Norwegian train.

I began this blog as an attempt to document NYC-based male subway rudeness (now very aptly described as “manspreading”). It seems that it is a worldwide phenomenon. Not sure if that makes me feel better or worse. 

March 6, 2015
“Today in a Dutch train. I didn’t have a choice but to sit wide as well.
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Sadly, when you can’t beat ‘em, you sometimes have to join 'em.

Today in a Dutch train. I didn’t have a choice but to sit wide as well.

Sadly, when you can’t beat ‘em, you sometimes have to join 'em. 

February 4, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM40KoNFcds
a manspreader’s anthem – parody of taylor swift’s “blank space”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM40KoNFcds

a manspreader’s anthem – parody of taylor swift’s “blank space”

January 10, 2015
“ Path train to NJ
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Path train needs to take a cue from the MTA’s new campaign. Thank you submitter!

Path train to NJ

Path train needs to take a cue from the MTA’s new campaign. Thank you submitter!

December 22, 2014
A Scourge Is Spreading. M.T.A.’s Cure? Dude, Close Your Legs.

Yes!!!

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Filed under: feminism subways men women nyc 
November 3, 2014
“ On the London Underground today - yes, that’s a person with a baby in a carrier standing up because this guy’s balls are so big.
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Bloody hell! Thank you, subway submitter.

On the London Underground today - yes, that’s a person with a baby in a carrier standing up because this guy’s balls are so big.

Bloody hell! Thank you, subway submitter. 

October 8, 2014
robothugscomic:
“ New Comic!
Once I had a guy patiently try to explain to me that the reason men sit like this is because in the summer it’s very hot and it’s dangerous for them to sit in ways that overheats their testicles. It could cause permanent...

robothugscomic:

New Comic!

Once I had a guy patiently try to explain to me that the reason men sit like this is because in the summer it’s very hot and it’s dangerous for them to sit in ways that overheats their testicles. It could cause permanent damage!  So, it’s not their fault, not really, that they take up twice as much space as everyone else. They pretty much have to sit like this. 

(Won’t someone think of the testicles?)

He seemed a little nonplussed when I wasn’t immediately sympathetic. 

I was innocently scrolling through Robot Hugs, a truly excellent webcomic, when I stumbled upon a very apropos entry. According to this story, it’s not the size of the balls but the hot hot heat? Interesting. And not entirely convincing. 

October 3, 2014
“ your blackberry is not that big, either. (on a Toronto streetcar.)
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But I thought Canadians were so polite! I’ll put that stereotype to rest for a moment. Thank you, brave submitter.

your blackberry is not that big, either. (on a Toronto streetcar.) 

But I thought Canadians were so polite! I’ll put that stereotype to rest for a moment. Thank you, brave submitter. 

September 25, 2014
“ Here’s another Japanese Subway message from days past that is perfect for your site
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This is phenomenal. Thank you, submitter! NYC should take its cues from this campaign.

Here’s another Japanese Subway message from days past that is perfect for your site

This is phenomenal. Thank you, submitter! NYC should take its cues from this campaign.