Does This Subway Map Turn You On?

Though it came out in 2000 for a CAE Gallery show, this NYC subway map interpretation is spreading its seed all over the internet today, giving the tip of Manhattan a whole new meaning. Get the larger (NSFW?) version here—it's good for puns, or just general observations. And sorry to break it to you New Jersey, but it looks like Manhattan's just not that into you (also doesn't look like Manhattan is very well endowed). Wonder what Michael Hertz, designer of the original map, would think of all this. [via Kottke]

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on April 20, 2009 5:21 PM

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dwightsupremacy

"also doesn't look like Manhattan is very well endowed"

Nah ... I just think it's because Manhattan has big balls.

sqg

What does that make Staten Island?

CR

No, no, it was Michael's brother who originally designed the map. Now what was his name... oh right - Dick Hertz.

schizofriendly

I guess the corner of Seaman and Cumming Streets are irrelevant in this context.

nicolamj

There was... shrinkage!

REALITY CHECK

It's not really shown on this map, but Broadway runs where the urethra would be, in a downtown direction no less. Where Broadway meets the tip is where a bunch of ferries emerge, moving outward to various destinations, one of which is a giant statue of a woman .

Snoopy

Can you imagine what would happen to Jersey City and Hoboken if Manhattan watched a porno movie?

Wza

So I'm guessing Staten Island is just a stain on the map?

estragon

No, baby, I promise Manhattan is big enough to satisfy you -- it just looks small because of this unseasonable cold front passing across town!