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It's OK To Enjoy This Video Of Happy People Dancing On The L Train Platform
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John Del Signore
Published Apr 7, 2014
Modified Apr 7, 2014
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Published Apr 7, 2014
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This is simply a video of jubilant commuters dancing on a subway platform in Union Square. It's the L train platform, but there's no law requiring us to make a snide remark about "hipsters" Charlestoning into an oncoming train. (That's what the comments are for, "BrassMonkeyBallz.") We're merely here to take the edge off a smoky Monday with a giddily infectious moment of spontaneous New York City exuberance. White-haired man in the black jacket and suspenders, WE SALUTE YOU:
David Lopez, who uploaded the video, writes, "Waiting for the L train last night at Union Square the platform erupted into a giant dance off thanks to a contagiously fun band. Only in New York!" Sometimes it's important to remember that it's not all pimple-popping and rat-facing:
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John Del Signore
Originally from the Albany area, John Del Signore has called NYC home since 1995. In addition to his thousands of meticulously-crafted bespoke blog posts for Gothamist, his writing has also been published in The Awl, Deadspin, The Nervous Breakdown, and performed at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.
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