I’m a little late stumbling on this, but Derailed has a very funny bit (and photo) of a man on the New Haven Line who brings his own folding chair on the train these days. Seems Metro-North ridership is up at least 5% as gas prices climb, so this guy is assured of always having a seat.

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He told me that toting this chair through the city is a drag, but it’s better than standing up or squishing between two smelly commuters. When his ride is over, he simply folds the chair back up and slides it back into the canvas bag. He throws the bag over his shoulder and away he goes.

All he needs is a hibachi and the Foam Dome hat that shoots beer into his mouth.

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[images Derailed blog, 1ofakindstuff.com]