More subway stories.... Sorry, I can't think of anything better right now. Also I just wanted to try out a new internet browser software derived from Mozilla Firefox called "Flock" (www.flock.com). So far it seems neat because blogging is built into the default features of the application.
Anyway, I was coming back home today when out of the corner of my eye I see 10 year old emaciated south asian looking kid get into the subway alone at Eglinton station. We're in the front car, and he immediately runs to the front to watch giddily as the subway leaves the station and down the tunnel. Nothing out of the ordinary here.
Then, as if possessed by demons, he proceeds to act like a chipmunk in the most earnest and outrageous way possible, completely oblivious to his surroundings. He was very, very loud, chirping and jesticulating wildly, while continuing to stare out the window and down the tunnel. The rest of the passengers didn't seem to notice or were embarassed or didn't know what to do because it was obvious that Stewart Little was possibly mentally retarded or had something akin to Tourette's syndrome or was hallucinating that he was a species of rodent. Whatever he was on, hamster boy stared at me with sad eyes as I got out of the train at Sheppard.
Who lets a kid with mental problems onto the subway alone? Who gives a 10 year old hallucinogens?
Less concerning, but also sad, was the golden retriever I noticed attached to a railing in front of the revolving doors of the Sheppard Centre (the picture in this post). The owner was nowhere in sight and the poor dog was desperately sniffing everyone that came within 5 feet of him.
What do you think about this, peeps? I think both these incidents are examples of neglect.
2 comments:
I agree that both are cases of neglect. I also think that the little boy could probably use a pet. Problem? Solution! (By the way, are you sure the child wasn't just an obnoxious ten year old? It can present as mental retardation sometimes.)
It is clear the child is either:
A) Neglected
B) Mentally challenged
C) Annoying
D) Lost
E) Fragile
F) Entertaining himself
G) Conducting an Experiment
H) Staying in character for "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" II
I) Highly religious
It is clear there are nine options. What isn't clear is which one?
Anyone?
As for the dog... isn't that the boyf's dog?? (I know Genet's going to kill me for that one.)
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