The 11 People You Always See On The Tube

The London Underground is one of the most diverse, fascinating places on earth. Here are some people you'll encounter there, and probably make fun of.

1. The Kissers

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Whoever said romance is dead obviously never saw a couple full-on snogging on the Central line.

2. The Sleeper

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An infinite mystery. No-one knows how they got here or where they're going. All we know for sure is that at some point they'll jolt awake and try not to look embarrassed when they realise they missed their stop 15 minutes ago.

3. The Person Who Knows Exactly Where The Doors Will Stop

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This person's seen it all before. They know what it is to catch the tube in rush hour, and they're not about to let anything get in the way of their dream of cramming themselves onto the next available train. Bonus game: watch for when they inevitably have to step to the side anyway to let people off. They always forget about that bit.

4. The Eater

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Ah, nothing like a nice hot meal enjoyed in the company of 100 other people trying to mind their own business.

5. The "Secret" Drinker

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You're not fooling anyone.

6. The Fighting Couple

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They'll try to avoid attention, but the truth is there's nothing more immediately noticeable than a furious couple in public speaking in hushed tones. While they question each other, themselves, and the very existence of love, you'll be forming eye-contact "can you believe this?" friendships with your fellow passengers. Everybody wins.

7. The Pet Owner

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Nobody's 100% certain if this is allowed, but as long as your animal is cute/quiet/not a snake, you won't have any trouble.

8. People Not Wearing Any Trousers

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This just happens sometimes.

9. The Fancy Dresser

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The Tube: where every day is Halloween for someone.

10. The School Trip

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There you are, standing on the train, just minding your own business when BAM! Three hundred children flood the carriage. Don't even bother trying to get off at your stop, you'll never make your way through the sea of brightly-coloured rucksacks in time. You're one of them now.

11. The Future King Of England

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OK, If you're lucky.