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Category Archives: F Train
Straphanger Joe is a Person of Interest
Recycled Rubber I came through the glass doors two days ago and headed towards the turnstile, my wallet already out and my card ready. An officer stood by the turnstiles, leaning against the silver gate, his hat at a … Continue reading
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Straphanger Joe Infiltrates the Secret Underground Bald E-Book Reader Society
Kindle Hunting on the F Two sightings in one week. Two days ago I was standing on the F train, late afternoon, crowded enough to stand, but not so crowded I couldn’t breathe, when I spied what appeared … Continue reading
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Interview with A Young Straphanger
by Straphanger Joe We’re taking the subway to work, my son and I. He’s all of seven years old. My wife’s working today so my son’s coming in with me. I figure he can keep himself occupied for … Continue reading
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Straphanger Joe Has a Snicker PART II
PART I is here. … And Half By Straphanger Joe … only it’s not the Kindle exactly. It’s an ad campaign by M-edge and features the Kindle front and center of every poster from one end of … Continue reading
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Straphanger Joe Has a Snicker, Part I
Half… By Straphanger Joe There’s no mention of the product name but the lettering and color is unmistakable. I’m standing in a crowded F train on my way in to 23rd Street and work. I can’t help but … Continue reading
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Straphanger Joe Recharges His Batteries
Have a Blessed Day By Straphanger Joe I hear his voice. I’ve seen him once or twice since October, when I wrote about him last (the Duracell Man), but it’s been a while. “I’ve got double A. I … Continue reading
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Doritos Super Bowl Ad Hatched on F Train
Those subway ads can be a great muse for sparking more subway ads. A pair of New York-based stand-up comics came up with a winning idea for the annual Doritos do-it-yourself Super Bowl ad contest. Writes the NY Times: A … Continue reading
Straphanger Joe Gives Hawker (Double) A For Effort
The Duracell Man By Straphanger Joe I’m half asleep. You know, the kind of sleep where you’re awake but almost asleep. It’s a subway sleep. Eyes are half closed and heavy. Heartbeat and respiration slow, but ears still tuned … Continue reading
Straphanger Joe Says Say It, Don’t Spray It
It’s five o’clock on the F. I just got on at the 23rd Street station heading north and into Queens. I can’t believe it. I walk onto the train and we’re sitting one person per bench with a number … Continue reading
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Straphanger Joe Reveals the Man Behind the Mask
Masking I’ve been studying my body language, Allan and Babs Pease style. Their book, The Definitive Book of Body Language, is fascinating. I’ve been applying their guide to my subway Tao. They state that there are unwritten rules that … Continue reading
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