OMG! You Won't Believe Who's Riding Next to You: Public Transit Gone Wild!

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Man for Frogs. This odd and funny picture probably shows someone using public transportation in an outrageous frog costume. The picture might show someone totally decked out in a brilliant green, full-body frog outfit, complete with bulging eyes, a huge mouth, maybe webbed hands and feet. With textured "skin" and maybe even a long, curled tongue, the costume might be quite finely designed. This fanciful, amphibious figure would be strikingly and humorously juxtaposed against the backdrop of a plain bus or subway car. From spontaneous laughter and picture-taking to practiced nonchalance from seasoned commuters who have seen it all, the reactions of fellow passengers would lend still another level of fun to the spectacle. The 'Frog Man' would be seen participating in usual commuting activities, such as reading a newspaper, checking a phone, or just gazing out the window, so accentuating the ridiculousness of the circumstances. This picture reminds me gently of the unanticipated pleasures that abound in daily life. It honors originality, humor, and the readiness to add a bit of the remarkable to everyday events. The picture might spark debates about performance art, cosplay culture, and the function of comedy in livening up the sometimes depressing public transportation experience.