In the busy hustle of a New York City subway station, where things never really slow down, there’s a vibe that’s all its own. It’s like a crazy mix of people rushing, loud announcements, and trains screeching by.
But in the middle of all that chaos, you can also find a kind of peace—a calmness that some riders just seem to have like this akak. They’re not bothered by all the craziness happening around them.
Akak’s calm demeanour at NYC Subway impressed M’sian netizens
A viral X post has been lighting up the internet, showcasing a hilarious scene that unfolded in a New York City subway station.
The incident, captured in a video originally shared in 2023 on TikTok, features a female subway passenger attempting a turnstile trick to dodge the fare, only to face a comedic failure that leaves onlookers in stitches.
Cool, calm, and collected: The Muslim woman’s move
In the popular video, the woman’s funny try to avoid paying ends up in a big fail, making everyone watching laugh.
But what’s really interesting is the calm way a Muslim woman next to her acts.
Even with all the chaos, she stays cool, calmly pays her fare, and goes through the turnstile smoothly, without any trouble.
The funny part is how differently the two women act. One is struggling and failing, while the other handles the situation calmly and easily.
What M’sian netizens have to say
Netizens were quick to react to the video, with many pointing out the humorous contrast between the two passengers. Comments flooded in, highlighting the amusement and admiration for the calm demeanour exhibited by the Muslim woman.
One commenter expressed their amusement, stating, “I love how normal the Muslim woman was. You pay, you walk through, done.”
Another remarked on her stoicism in the face of American antics, saying, “That Malay woman literally unfazed by all this American behaviour. She really said ‘THIS IS FOR YOU MALAYSIA’.”
Amidst the laughter and entertainment sparked by the viral clip, some users noted the cultural significance embedded within the scene.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the woman’s nationality, many Malaysian netizens found familiarity and pride in her composed demeanour.
“The most Malay thing in this clip is how that Malay woman just minds her own business. ‘Not my problem, not my problem. Lalalalala.. Let me carry on with my business,'” commented one amused viewer.
While the exact origins of the individuals in the video remain unconfirmed, but everyone around the world is laughing and impressed by how one woman stayed calm in the crazy subway scene. Perhaps, we can all learn a lesson or two from the calm demeanour of the subway’s unbothered passenger.
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