I had to move to another car

I ride the subway at least once a day, which means that I see something creepy AT LEAST once a day. But usually, the creepiness wears off by the time I get home and then I don't remember the details well enough to post about the incident.

A week ago (see, this was obviously an especially creepy incident, I am still thinking about it a week later), I was riding the F train after work and there was only one seat left in the train car. That should have been taken as a warning, but I was tired and wanted to sit. So I sat down next to a somewhat disheveled looking guy. But that did not deter me, as lots of people look disheveled on the subway, often times including me, and everything is fine.

Anyway, I settled into my seat and then realized (maybe) why no one was sitting next to this guy: he was clipping his fingernails, then digging under his newly-clipped nails with his keys, AND digging for gold in his nose. In that order...over and over again. AHHHHHHHHHH!

This lasted for maybe 2 minutes, but it seemed like an eternity. I got off at the next stop and ran to another subway car. Maybe kind of drastic for this situation, but I had to physically remove myself from the situation because it was just freaking me out. It makes my skin crawl just thinking about it now. I know this is totally OCD of me, but come on! Do that stuff at home!

That's TOTALLY creepy...and inappropriate...and unhygienic!

*Public transportation is so magical and creepy. Everyday, and many times a day, my opinion of it changes.