19 totally rational fears every New Yorker has
New York City is trying to kill you.
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Brian Koerber
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Brian Koerber
Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.
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New York City is trying to kill you.
There's no doubt that New York is a special place like no other, but with that comes some unavoidable dangers that the city's 8.5 million residents must endure on a daily basis like some sort of urban obstacle course.
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From falling air conditioners to falling down subway stairs, the city presents a few challenges, and New Yorkers are increasingly aware and terrified of every single one of them.
1. Falling through a cellar door that's in the sidewalk.
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2. Getting pushed onto the subway tracks by a total stranger.
3. Accidentally falling onto the subway tracks.
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4. Getting dripped on by some strange liquid. Keep telling yourself it's just water.
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5. Someone from "Showtime" kicking you in the face.
6. Getting trapped in a subway tunnel forever.
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7. Accidentally sitting in poop/pee on the subway.
8. Getting your leg stuck in a revolving door.
9. Not being able to find a public bathroom in time.
10. Dropping your phone onto the subway tracks.
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11. Getting hit by a car while crossing the street.
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12. Tripping while rushing down subway station stairs.
13. The puddle being deeper than you think.
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14. Getting punched/ mugged by a random stranger.
15. Seeing a huge snake on the subway.
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16. Being stuck behind a tourist while waiting to fill/use your MetroCard.
17. Worrying that the apartment you just rented is actually a scam.
18. Times Square -- no explanation needed.
19. Air conditioners falling on your head.
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Topics New York City
