Weird, Awkward, Public freakouts and Transportation: AITA?

AITA?

By briscoe - 29/09/2015 02:48 - United States - Minneapolis

Today, I was on the train next to an elderly woman. When I told her it was my stop, she turned her knees towards the aisle, and I, thinking that she was letting me go by, began to edge past. She screamed, "DON'T PUSH ME!" and the whole train turned to look. I was thus the asshole pushing the old lady. FML

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By off-balance - 16/01/2016 15:00 - Finland

Today, as I was trying to get off a crowded train, some asshole pushed past me hard enough to nearly knock me over. My bag hit a preschool kid standing behind me, and I missed my stop trying to apologize to him. His mom yelled at me all the way to the next stop. FML

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You tried

By Anonymous - 10/06/2009 04:42 - United States

Today, I offered my seat to an elderly lady on the subway. She quietly refused. Minutes later on a sharp turn, she almost fell down on two people. As I was clearly the youngest in the disability seating section, everyone on the train turned and glared at me. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/05/2018 20:30

Today, on the train, a man kept grabbing my crotch. When I told him to stop, I got yelled at for harassing an elderly man. FML

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By danman - 14/04/2013 22:20 - United States

Today, I was taking a walk, when an elderly lady in a motorized wheelchair slammed into me from behind. There was plenty of room to pass by, but noooo, trying to run me down like a dog, then giving me the finger and yelling "Watch where you're walking!" is so damn preferable. FML

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By M.L. - 06/09/2009 21:09 - United States

Today, I went on a busy train. I packed myself in close to a very good looking woman and, too scared to say anything, looked out the window. After feeling a hand on my ass, I assumed it was her. To not ruin the moment, I didn't look back. After a few stops, I looked back. It was an old man. FML

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The road to hell

By notgoodwitholdpeople - 23/05/2014 16:00 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, an old lady fell in the street, and I rushed to help her. As I tried to help her to her feet, she started screaming, "She pushed me! She pushed me!" I froze up in shock, and ended up being chased by some guy who thought I'd attacked her. FML

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By anonymous - 13/07/2015 09:45 - China - Shanghai

Today, I was yelled at by a bunch of angry people because I couldn't physically move out of the way while 10 more tried to force their way onto a subway in Shanghai. Then one old lady started hitting me with her purse to get me to move even more. FML

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By DonMare - 22/04/2009 07:48 - Australia

Today, as I caught the train home, a woman got on and sat on the only available seat next to me. We got talking and as the train approached the next station, she said that this was her stop and she had to go. She exited the train and I turn to see her enter the compartment behind me. FML

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By dannyboy - 30/03/2012 16:44 - United Kingdom - Saint Austell

Today, an old lady savagely shoved me out of a queue, after I'd been waiting for twenty minutes. I couldn't bring myself to fight back or say anything, and ended up dragging my sorry arse to the back of the queue. FML

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By Bookworm - 05/06/2013 17:02 - United Kingdom

Today, I was on the tram, when an elderly couple got on. I stood up to give them room to sit together, but as I stood up, the tram set off and I went flying, knocking the elderly gentleman over. FML

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oops6663 26

Tuesday 29 September 2015 8:39

Oh, "Minnesota Nice" is such a lie.

TeasinDaNoobs 16

Tuesday 29 September 2015 8:41

sucks even more you probably didn't have time to explain, but on the bright side you won't see any of those people again!

Comments

kaylabunny1999 22

Tuesday 29 September 2015 9:48

Ive only met one horribly rude elderly lady in my life and it was going down the steps to my bus. I was pushed from behind causing me to bump into her and she flipped at me. Any less control than i have and i would have lost my shit.

sybe112 14

Tuesday 29 September 2015 9:51

well, maybe she had a hard time getting up. maybe you where the Douche this time.

whysobeachy 37

Tuesday 29 September 2015 11:41

I agree, as that has happened to me, in the past. I was once injured, and trying to board a bus. A man behind me, trying to help, gave me a small shove which threw me forward, hence disbalancing me. I was already feeling terrible, and hence involuntarily yelled out for him to stop "pushing" me. I felt pretty guilty afterwards, though.

whysobeachy 37

Tuesday 29 September 2015 11:44

I feel like I misused the word "hence", in my previous comment. If I did, please do forgive me. The fact that English isn't my first language is a poor excuse. My English has simply been getting worse, of late.

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 29 September 2015 10:44

You can't win it all...but I think this one may be let go...unless you see the same people every time on there

aimbug 42

Tuesday 29 September 2015 11:15

Aww sorry op

Le_ponderer 14

Tuesday 29 September 2015 11:41

Next time you are in such a situation just reply loudly "I'll be very careful not to bump you dear". Then keep stepping. Everyone will get on with their commuting lives and you will not feel as embarrassed.

Bryce8 11

Tuesday 29 September 2015 12:23

Can't really do much about people like that, best just to ignore them if they yell at you.

Cebolamole 13

Tuesday 29 September 2015 12:27

I want to be a troll old lady too some day.

9a_1z 12

Tuesday 29 September 2015 13:29

So many people seem to get on public transport blissfully unaware that they're meant to share the space with other passengers. I reckon in the future all transport will be divided into sad little cubicles because we'll have forgotten how to interact with each other on the most basic levels.