Get Your Hands—And Your Legs—Off the Grab Poles!
Bangkok’s BTS SkyTrain has just dropped a fresh “don’t hog the pole” poster that’s making commuters laugh—and sometimes cringe. The image shows a shadowy dude leaning the whole he‑body into a station grab pole, leaving his fellow rider high and dry. Even more eye‑catching? That angry pole seems to be wedged right into a shiny posterior, as if the train wants a petting session.
Why the Blurb Is All About Civil Vibes
- Pro tip 1: Keep the pole for handing bars!”
- Pro tip 2: No twerking, folks.
- Pro tip 3: If you’re standing at the back, mind the line—don’t turn your back into a doorway for people to jam in.
Commuters hooked to the BTS SkyTrain’s Facebook page exploded with around 900 comments and 6,000 reactions on the day the joke‑filled graphic went live. Some were rolling on the floor laughing, while others shared personal tales that gave the illustration a whole new context.
Heard It From The Streets
- “Does it have to be that tightly clenched?” One follower asked, clearly amused by the physics of that impossible grip.
- “Please no BTS twerks,” snorted another.
- “I actually saw it,” a user posted. “Sitting on the train, sees a woman using her chest to grab the pole… I told her to stop the hoisting. She stared like I was a lunatic.”
These accounts prove that the artists weren’t pulling the punchline out of thin air. Instead, they’re spotlighting a real, but ridiculous, trend that’s popped up in the city’s fast‑moving trains.
Previous Fun Campaigns
Before the pole‑adventures, BTS SkyTrain rolled out another cheeky memo in June: Mind Your Hair. Long‑haired commuters were advised to hold ’em tight when stepping through crowds or standing on the platform, lest strands become accidental eye‑shields or face‑neck accessories.
Why It’s Worth a Smile
While the visual may seem like a prank, the truth is the operator really wants folks to be considerate on public transport. By throwing a lighthearted angle on the subject, they’re hoping to make the message stick in transport commuters’ brains by 24‑hour Halloween vibes. The result? Most folks clicked, laughed, and signed up for more of the “mind your toggle” media.
