The Metropolis

Why on earth do people think there's too much talking on the Tube?

Mike Pollitt | Monday 5 September, 2011 12:53

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The Standard reports on calls for quiet zones on the Tube and Overground.

Jenny Jones (Green Mayoral candidate) loves the idea.

It can be exhausting sometimes on the Tube because of all the noise. I’d be massively in favour.

Hmm. Reasons the Tube is exhausting:

1. Overcrowded.
2. Hot.
3. Delays.
4. Smelly.
5. The silent scream on the faces of the zombiefied commuters.
6. Too much luggage.
7. I’m on it at 7am.
8. Not enough seats.
9. It’s too quiet.
10. It can get really hot.

You’ll note that “people talk too much” is not on this list, because people don’t.

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