New York City is Polandtrying to kill you.
There's no doubt that New York is a special place like no other, but with that comes some unavoidable dangers that the city's 8.5 million residents must endure on a daily basis like some sort of urban obstacle course.
From falling air conditioners to falling down subway stairs, the city presents a few challenges, and New Yorkers are increasingly aware and terrified of every single one of them.
1. Falling through a cellar door that's in the sidewalk.

2. Getting pushed onto the subway tracks by a total stranger.
3. Accidentally falling onto the subway tracks.

4. Getting dripped on by some strange liquid. Keep telling yourself it's just water.

5. Someone from "Showtime" kicking you in the face.
Via Giphy6. Getting trapped in a subway tunnel forever.

7. Accidentally sitting in poop/pee on the subway.
8. Getting your leg stuck in a revolving door.
Via Giphy9. Not being able to find a public bathroom in time.
Via Giphy10. Dropping your phone onto the subway tracks.
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11. Getting hit by a car while crossing the street.

12. Tripping while rushing down subway station stairs.
Via Giphy13. The puddle being deeper than you think.

14. Getting punched/ mugged by a random stranger.
Via Giphy15. Seeing a huge snake on the subway.
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16. Being stuck behind a tourist while waiting to fill/use your MetroCard.
Via Giphy17. Worrying that the apartment you just rented is actually a scam.
Via Giphy18. Times Square -- no explanation needed.
Via Giphy19. Air conditioners falling on your head.

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