Gothamist: Caroline Woolard's Subway Swing

Walter Linins

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:27:59 -0500

Hello Ms Woolard, I just saw you on NY1 News and I have to say that what you are doing for the community is quite commendable. I really admire your determination to help us fellow New Yorkers live more comfortably. I hope you continue to strive in your efforts. I have a request....Would you mail me your photo? My address is: Walter Linins 5147 Post Road Bronx, NY 10471 - 3009 Tel: 917 685 3077 email: wlinins@yahoo.com I hope that you have a nice holiday and a prosperous New Year for 2007.... Walter

Shmurf

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:35:43 -0500

First of all, Yes I am smart ! Thank you for noticing that fact Jeremy . Secondly, All that was stated in my post is fact . It's just dumb, Thirdly, Tommy we being the mature adults here are poking fun at this and other dumbass stunts like it because it's stupid ! Where not hating on the "Artistic value " of this woman's wily spirit . Were just stating the obvious here, Furthermore, She's grown from what I see . I think that makes her a woman and not a "Girl" !

tommy

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:08:28 -0500

Gothamist has the most negative commenters on the 'net. You guys are really amazing. A girl made a subway swing and posted a video of it. Awesome. How can you not think that a swing on a nearly empty subway car isn't a cool, fresh use of the space? It's fun. It's funny. She had fun and at least one stranger did too. There's not much else to say about it. It cracks me up that every cool thing that gets posted here on Gothamist is promptly hated on by commenters.

Of course this was on the L train.

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:37:55 -0500

Of course this was on the L train.

Steven

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:44:01 -0500

Where could I get one of those swings? It sounds and looks like fun! I'd go do it on the 4 train from Woodlawn down to lower Manhattan.

Jeremy Sapienza

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:31:16 -0500

Shmurf, get over yourself, you overly litigious twit. So many Law and Order Nazis in this town -- you'd think it'd be a bit cleaner. Anyway, I agree that as art, this is stupid. As fun, it's, well, fun. And rather harmless at that.

Shmurf

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:22:57 -0500

LOL, Kojak you got jokes ! To all you knuckleheads that think this stunt is "Cool". Your probably into Skydiving, Train surfing, slicing yourselves, Wearing colors that don't match, Like Brown,Green & Pink (To show your individuality no doubt) among other things . This is not cool, IT's stupid, and a crime !

Shmurf

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:13:59 -0500

I say the following with a deeply pondered train of thought.................Some people in this city are truly stupid ! The chick in the video just looks like she's high of oxygen ! I mean come on people . I wish the MTA would sue these fools for endangering themselves, Other passengers, and Vandalizing public property . That would be a worthy lawsuit by the City, & State . Wishful thinking I guess !

S.D.

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:34:55 -0500

The things people do for a seat. Looked like harmless fun to me.

anonymass

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:04:47 -0500

Sorry to be cynical but I'm just waiting for the inevitable lawsuit when that thing breaks.

ax

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:03:41 -0500

as a fun gimmick, i love it! as 'art' i think it's lazy.

andrew

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:41:20 -0500

freaking hipsters.

Gwin

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:08:56 -0500

One more for the non-hater side. I would totally want to try this on an empty train. It's goofy, harmless and fun - what's the big f'ing deal?

Jeremy Sapienza

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:56:38 -0500

Oh my god, you bitter douchebags, this is awesome. What is wrong with you? As long as it's not on a crowded train, why should it bother anyone? Oh I see, because being a native New Yorker means replacing your yard with concrete -- not having fun.

Elderta

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:33:12 -0500

Jojo... no, only YOU are promoting that stereotype.

lew

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:30:58 -0500

Ok, after the cops finish beating down those Critical Mass asshats (you know, loser white guys with dreadlocks) I hope they come after this idiot.

chel

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:26:57 -0500

Oh my god, I want one!

jg

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:25:45 -0500

looks fun to me - better than when i ride the L to work.

Dan

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:25:05 -0500

yeah geez, whats wrong with you buzzkills. that looks like a lot of fun.

Kojak

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:24:59 -0500

This is one of the rare cases where I would approve of police brutality.

jojo

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:24:58 -0500

It's only stupid if a black person does it cause It'll promote a stereotype of Blacks = Monkeys. But, if anybody else does it then it'll be awesome.

Elderta

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:19:23 -0500

Jaded New Yorkers. Geesh. Can't have a bit of fun in this town anymore.

jg

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:14:29 -0500

hm. L train, right? typical.

Elderta

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:09:35 -0500

Oh my god, that looks like so much fun! I love the fact that someone else actually tried the swing as well, and that finally the guy in the green jacket, who was trying his best not to look, broke out his camera to take a picture. I must say, though, that the motion of the swing and the motion of the train would make one a little... uh... sick to the stomach. Not sure how 'practical' the bag is, but the design seems pretty well thought out.

matty

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:08:48 -0500

if people like this person would stay out of new york I might think about moving there. god that is dumb.

matty

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:06:08 -0500

i agree with the first two posts and multiply it to the 10th power.

jd

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:01:25 -0500

Oh my god, that is stupid. Art really has sunk to annoying, banal, and sophomoric depths.

kz

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:58:27 -0500

OH MY GOD...that is stupid.