Your daily commute might be the most boring part of your day. But sometimes, it turns into an opportunity for free entertainment while you’re on your way to work or going back home. Don’t get lost in that podcast you’ve been listening to and look around.

With the diversity of commuters, you never really know what you’ll see with every subway ride. So, we have gathered some of the most hilarious –and sometimes disturbing- scenes captured on camera to show you what we mean. Keep reading to realize that real life can sometimes be stranger than any fictional scene you’ve ever seen!

Staring You With Cold, Dead, Chicken Breast Eyes

We’re hoping that this is a plastic mask of some sort because if not, then it must be really smelly inside this guy’s chicken disguise. The entire thing is hilarious if a bit disturbing. Who would want to see the chicken they’re about to cook for the evening in this state anyway?

That kid sure isn’t laughing about what she’s seeing too! However, we do think it’s quite funny that someone would do something as random as riding with this on their head in the middle of a crowded subway. They must have a hard time breathing, though, don’t you think?

Looks Like The Men In Black Are On Vacation

Is it a street performer trying to make a couple of bucks in the subway? Is it a real alien trying to determine where it is, and why no one is paying attention to it? Sorry, Mr. Alien, the people from New York have become used to these things, and nothing surprises them anymore.

This is certainly something to see during your commute but not that scary after all. If an alien invasion started on the New York subway, no one would know about it until much later. Maybe the aliens would just fall into a depression after being ignored. Better luck next time, green guy!

A Wild, Giant Pikachu Appears!

Have you watched Detective Pikachu, the live-action film adapted from an anime called Pokémon? Even if you have, we’ll still bet that you’ve never seen Pikachu this big and on a train! We don’t even have a clue if the adorable Pokémon is going to a match or if it’s just visiting the vet.

No matter what Pikachu’s purpose was that day, this moment still fulfills all our dreams of having a Pokémon we could actually hug. This might also be something great for any kids riding, as it is a wonderful sight after a long day. Do you think it’ll fit in our poke ball?

Onward To The Ostrich Symposium Sisters!

Are these ballerinas practicing for their next show? Or do they want to bring ostriches to the Big Apple? Either way, this interpretation of ostrich behavior is certainly very entertaining, and people actually were very excited to see them. However, we do have a couple of questions.

First of all, how did they see where they were going? And how did they manage to pass through the subway barrier? Should we call an animal rights advocate to make sure they make it home safe? We have more questions than answers with this one, but it’s something we certainly won’t forget anytime soon.

Yawning Is Her Super Power And She Can Barely Contain It!

People often fall asleep on the subway. The gentle wave of the wagon and a long day at work might very well be the perfect combination, and you won’t make it home before taking a little nap. Sometimes, people’s mouths fall open when they are relaxed and asleep, and this woman wanted to make sure this didn’t happen.

It’s also possible that she was just afraid she would bite someone while asleep. Still, we’re going to go with the first reason we gave and assume she was simply worried about her health. She probably just wanted to avoid any flies flying into her mouth while she takes a little subway nap.

Do You Even Trumpet Bro?

We are not sure if this person is trying to do some sort of artistic statement or if he simply decided that a subway bench was as good a place as any to play his music. He certainly is an example of making the most of your circumstances, though.

This man was obviously improvising with his instrument in order to perform. He must do a lot of exercising because holding that position while playing the saxophone can’t be easy at all. Rock hard abs, that’s what we’re seeing here. Should this be a new social media challenge?

You’re Never Alone When You See Germs Everywhere

It almost looks like an image taken out of HBO’s hit miniseries Chernobyl. This person might be trying to avoid radiation from over 30 years ago. Or maybe she just doesn’t want to catch any germs from the outside world. This might be taking it to the extreme though.

We know sometimes there are some nasty smells in the subway, but is this really necessary? Well, some people take their health very seriously and who are we to judge? Hopefully, she’ll make her to her final destination safe and sound, protected from any outside things that might make her sick.

Misdirection Level: Over 9000

Was this an attempt at self-promotion? Might be. But we have to say that the action figure looks exactly like the real person. So who is imitating who? We think if we had a doll identical to us, we just might go out and promote it as well.

Who knows, maybe it will become the next action figure with its martial arts ability. It’s a genius marketing move on his part for sure. Hopefully, he’ll make some money and sell little versions of himself in the subway. If he doesn’t, we still think having your own doll is pretty cool.

It’s All About Personal Space Management

We all know that sometimes there’s little to no personal space on the subway. If you’ve ever gotten on it during rush hour, you must know that sometimes it can get very cramped. However, this ingenious woman figured out a way to keep other bodies very far away from her.

If anxiety about getting smashed in the subway is a problem for you, she has the solution. This personal space box could very well be a great innovation. It will reduce space on the wagon, but at least you can be sure that no one is going to bump into you. Effective? Definitely. Practical? Not so much.

United In Germ Warfare

Thousands of people get in and out of the subway every day. The amount of germs we all carry on our hands is frankly terrifying. It has been demonstrated that subway handles and poles for people to grab on to are some of the most germ-filled surfaces there are.

These two women decided that they were going to protect themselves. They should simply patent this and get millions into their bank with this simple but effective technique. And as you can see, two people can use it at the same time, making it perfect for couples who just want to share germs with each other.

Ask Me No Questions And I’ll Tell You No Lies

We’re not sure if this is a mime making sure that he won’t be able to speak no matter what or someone who’s just fulfilling a dare. He could even be a punished man. But even if it’s one of those things or just the latest work of a makeup artist that wanted to try new things, this image is still a little disturbing.

We almost want to go over to this guy and ask him if he needs help by any chance. Certainly, there’s a reason why he has that gag in his mouth. Perhaps it’s an artistic statement? A political one? There so many speculations, we don’t know if we can take it!

Introducing The New Apple I-Tape

Air Pods are the biggest trend of this past year, and it’s no longer only for the technologically-savvy millennials. People of all ages have already embraced them and uses them in their daily life. But it’s still a bit risky for older generations. After all, wire headphones equate to security while the air pods have practically nothing keeping them on (except for …ear wax, maybe?).

This man decided to fix this by simply adding tape to the bottom part of the headphone. Now that’s human innovation at work! Now he feels much more secure and can go around listening to his favorite music without worrying about losing his newest gadget.

Don’t Judge A Book By Its Feathers

This is why no one likes tags! The box says books, but we don’t think this feathery friend agrees with this definition of its identity. Can you imagine carrying a live chicken around the streets of New York? We hope that it’s going to be someone’s next pet.

If the owner was low-key carrying it, then maybe they’re just taking it to the vet. Whatever it is, it’s definitely not what one would expect from seeing that box. This might have been the most exciting ride of its life! We’ll be more careful next time we’re in a library though! Just in case.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Humankind has been trying to achieve the impossible repeatedly. We have proven that we are able to achieve things that were considered impossible, like going to the moon. However, there are some things that just can’t be done. This was probably the realization of this man.

As he was trying to find the right angle to move this very long beam within the wagon, — like one of those logic queries found on textbooks— he didn’t even consider the other passengers. And even if he was into home remodeling, some things are just not apt for all spaces. Why didn’t he just take a U-Haul to bring it home?!

Keep Cool Bro, The Fuzz Is Watching

This Good Samaritan wanted to warn people about the dangers of trying to jump the subway barrier. We completely agree with the fact that everyone should pay for their ticket. In this case, they apparently hid some police academy graduates nearby to catch you if you’re misbehaving.

Thanks to this pink warming, you’ll be smarter than that, right? Or maybe it’s all a prank to make sure people pay for their transportation. It certainly serves its purpose if that’s the case. Just think about how much more you’d spend in gas and parking lots of you had a car instead of riding the subway.

The Plan Looked So Good On Paper…

Every kid has probably wanted to do this at some point in their lives. We know that we did! This man is doing it now that he’s an adult and it seems to be a pretty efficient way to save time. It could also be possible that he’s a police officer following a suspect or maybe, he is the suspect!

Those guesses just show that we’ve been watching too many movies lately. Nonetheless, sliding down like that definitely looks like fun though, although it might end up with a visit to the doctor if you don’t land on your feet. Kids, please don’t try this at your local station.

Victim Advertisement Engaged

Reading is something common in the subway. A long commute might be the opportunity to catch up on that book you’ve been meaning to read for ages but never get around to. But sometimes, the titles of the books are very enlightening.

This lady might be reading a self-help book, teaching all women how to stay away from toxic men. It can also be a self-defense book, for all we know. Are there any quick movements in there that might help us in case we need it? It definitely is one of the most curious titles we have seen so far.

When You’re In A Hurry, But Your Massage Session Isn’t Over Just Yet

You don’t have to be a physical therapist to be able to alleviate your partner’s pain! Some of us are fans of getting our backs rubbed after a rough day at work. Although most people wait until they’re back at home, this woman had no problem giving some shoulder relief to her partner.

Couple goals? Maybe. The important thing is that he’s definitely heading home a lot more relaxed and didn’t have to wait for the long commute to be over to get some relief. If that doesn’t show love, we don’t know what does.