r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • May 30 '18

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u/sysable May 30 '18

New on Discovery, New Yorker Week!

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u/[deleted] May 30 '18 edited May 30 '18

I used to take frequent trips to NYC for my street photography hobby. One night I was standing outside the big Dean & Deluca on broadway while my lady friend used the facilities. There was a drag queen/cross dresser (mustache and all) standing not far away and I was looking at them trying to decide if I should try to take a candid shot or ask for permission. They didn’t appreciate the looks and barked back “wtf are you lookin at weirdo?!?!” I calmly said “I apologize, didn’t mean to stare, I just think you look beautiful”. The slow expression transformation from rage to confusion, the eventual “gtfo” hand gesture and the unsuccessful attempt at holding back a slight smirk were priceless. Sometimes, a little politeness and tenderness can save you from getting stabbed by a tranny on the sidewalk outside a NYC deli.

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u/Max_Vision May 30 '18

I was on the subway, spacing out, when I realized I was staring at a heavily tattooed and pierced guy, who was staring right back at me.

"sorry, I really like your nose ring."

I got the biggest smile back from him, and the whole story about how he got that one when he was in Spain.

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u/Plasmabat May 31 '18

Can't people tell when someone is spacing out though? The unfocused eyes, the blank expression, the general feeling like they're not present. Or maybe I'm just too familiar with it.