First and foremost do not get train walking confused with street walking, while they may appear to be very similar in technique, the goals are sllllightly different. I don’t hide that I like to people watch so let me tell you…the subway=great entertainment. During the morning commute you can’t really see a lot since you are crammed into a train car like clowns in a Beetle in the circus. But when you hit the train just right when there is room to move around, let the show begin!
There are many versions of train riders: leaners, too-macho-to-hold-on, sleepers, door addicts, etc. Personally, the most entertaining are the ladies in the spike high heels that try to keep their “sexy walk” in tact while walking in a moving train. They are the ones that for some random reason feel the need to get up and strut to the door before the train stops. First of all…your name ain’t Gisele. Second, a Boston Orange line car is NOT a catwalk. And third, you look stupid. (Was that last one a little to blunt?)
So here I am, people watching on the ride home the other day, when Giselesome girl in 4 inch stilettos and a mini dress decides she wants to be the first off of the train. She stands up (looking all diva) and then tries to “sexy walk” to the door. FAIL. Even though she committed to her part and tried her best, AT MOST, she looked like a drunk, pregnant penguin walking during an earthquake. Big side steps and letting out an “oops” every now and then when she pierced someones foot with her heel, it wasn’t pretty. But it was highly entertaining!
The shoes were hot, purple patent leather, rock on. So I’m not saying trade her footwear for a nice velcro easy spirit, but just keep your but in the seat until the train stops. If you are then able to accomplish the sexy walk …you will be getting looks for the right reasons.
TO RECAP:
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