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How This Old Lady Defended a Young Woman Will Shock You (in the Best Way)

Aug 15 2015 - 12:00pm

Anybody who braves urban public transit on a daily basis can tell you that the subway is filled with interesting characters. People-watching during daily commute hours is a common pastime, and on rare occasions it can actually pay off! Scott Sparrow, a London resident who regularly documents his trips [1] on "The Tube," was lucky enough to witness one of these gems — and thanks to Facebook, the rest of the world can enjoy the experience. When a middle-aged man slut-shamed a younger woman on the train, he probably didn't expect to receive any flak for his unnecessary, hurtful opinion . . . but thanks to an elderly passenger, he learned his lesson.

I am having such a wonderful day on the tubes I can't not share this story. Let me build the scene:Central Line between...

Posted by Monday, August 10, 2015 [2]

Thank goodness for women like this one, who simply don't have tolerance for sexism. If only somebody like her could ride on every train in every city, commuting would be a much more tolerable affair!


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