I am on my way home from a BAFTA meeting. It's rush hour.
The subway is packed. Standing room only. I am squished between other riders, barely able to breathe.
"Ladies and gentleman, this train will not be stopping at 125th street due to construction. We will be stopping at 138th Street instead and you will have to take the downtown 6 back to 125th."
This doesn't affect me. But I see others grumbling.
A few minutes pass.
"Okay ladies and gentleman, again, I want to make sure you heard my first message......" (and he repeats the information previously announced).
A few stops later.
"Hey everyone. I just got news. 125th Street is now open. You can now ignore my previous announcements to the contrary."
Then the train stalls. Stopped between stations.
"I apologize for the delay. We will be moving shortly. There's traffic up ahead due to the New England Patriot's win in the Super Bowl."
Sullen subway riders are now smiling.
Tom is on minds and hearts everywhere.
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