These are the 23 funniest #TubeStrike tweets from miserable commuters
A fine rain misted London's 5m-odd Tube passengers as they began the long trudge to work during today's 24-hour Tube strike.
Say what you like about the capital's commuters, but at least they retained their sense of humour – on Twitter, anyway, where hundreds made their feelings known.
Here are the best reactions:
The first rule of #TubeStrike: be prepared
https://twitter.com/AlecSaracen/status/818185679213645824
The second rule: keep a stiff upper lip
Scenes at Waterloo: #TubeStrike pic.twitter.com/GjXIzFmC7q
— Mike Freeman (@MrMike1990) January 9, 2017
I don't think I can be in more people's personal space even if I tried. #TubeStrike
— Rob Bunce 🎲🐉🎮 (@Garvaos) January 9, 2017
Getting on the bus today is like fighting to survive the hunger games #londonunderground #TubeStrike @TfL
— Geshwin Ramnarain (@Gesh_win) January 9, 2017
It's a true testament to the spirit of Londoners that with the #TubeStrike difficulties people still sit on the outside of empty seats. 😡
— Sean Mackin (@seanmackin99) January 9, 2017
Distance from work: 3.5 miles
Time with public transport: 1hr 40mins
Time to walk: 1hr 10mins#TubeStrike #southernrail pic.twitter.com/AufaSVZkr8— jamiek (@_jamiek) January 9, 2017
Has anyone used the phrase "the last chopper out of saigon" yet? #tubestrike
— Shakey (@ShakeyStephens) January 9, 2017
*12 buses, 6 Ubers, crawls the final 2 streets*
Colleague: how was your journey in?
Me: yeah, not bad thanks.@SoVeryBritish #TubeStrike
— Jamie McC (@timeforjamie) January 9, 2017
Always make sure you have your story straight
https://twitter.com/ThatConnArtist/status/818209925558136832
If you can, work from home
https://twitter.com/Queen_UK/status/818354981845815301
… or try a different mode of transport
Cycling to work today be like…. #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/HZEY9Wu5dN
— Laura Scott (@Laura_Scott) January 9, 2017
Me trying to get on the bus #TubeStrike pic.twitter.com/ZbUQuejDqy
— Elad Simchayoff (@Elad_Si) January 9, 2017
helo London! im here to save you from the #tubestrike! the sky is the limit!
so is greenwich, unfortunately.🙁
— Dangleway (@Dangleway) January 9, 2017
There's no point getting your hopes up
I was hoping to see somebody at Shadwell handing out shots of brandy, but no #TubeStrike
— Gemma Thomas (@gemma_thomas7) January 9, 2017
Happy Monday morning #London.
Due to the #TubeStrike TFL has released an updated map of the underground network… pic.twitter.com/f1xItAcwKN— Gerry Stergiopoulos (@GerryGreek) January 9, 2017
Just accept that out-of-towners will gloat
That's they joys of living in the countryside… the only #TubeStrike we get up here is if someone whacks you with a packet of Smarties
— Tom (@tomstyleo) January 9, 2017
… but remember to think of others
Spare a thought for the tourists unable to get from Leicester Square to Covent Garden without the Piccadilly line 💔 #TubeStrike
— Rupert Monkhouse (@pert1993) January 9, 2017
Try to look for a bright side
TFL single handedly keeping London fit #TubeStrike
— Ian Brook (@brooklar) January 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/nickiiodice/status/818377015250317312
2 buses, a mule train, and a magic carpet. Musical theatre waits for no man. #TubeStrike
— Frazer Hadfield (@frazerhadfield) January 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikewhills/status/818376756453396480
… because you never know – you might be pleasantly surprised…
Got up extra early to account for my first #TubeStrike , got into Westminster in record time. I feel duped.
— Andrew M (@AM_HC) January 9, 2017
That moment you beat the #TubeStrike pic.twitter.com/QqAeUtpgsk
— Will. (@Will_Humphries_) January 9, 2017