[cgbg]

This is a hilarious story.

It reminds me of the 1800s efforts by the British to scam their people into moving to Australia and New Zealand.

The natives are very friendly—ya know.

omg.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

Exactly. I believe NONE of this. NO ONE gives up seats to pregnant women, elderly women and especially someone else’s kids. And NO ONE even so much as TOUCHES a child!!!! I expect them to ‘Ellen Degeneras’ soon and quietly move away with little fanfare so no one can call them out on their failed 🐂💩 ‘Look how happy we are’ plan.

“I have been pleasantly surprised by how kind 99% of people have been. I will get to the subway, and before I even fold up my stroller, strangers pick up the other end and carry it for me. Everyone stands up and offers seats to my kids, or older women have even grabbed one of my kids’ hands and helped them on or off the subway for me.”

[pfflier]

My feelings exactly when I read the story. It sounds so contrived and miraculously addresses all of the worst stereotypes of NYC life.

To me it seemed it was written by a PR firm reinforced by the disclaimer at the beginning.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maren Droubay, a 32-year-old who moved from Salt Lake City to New York City with her family. It's been edited for length and clarity.

[KC_Conspirator]

Lololol. A hilarious story indeed.