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A few weeks back, Tom Hanks was the subject of internet ire — or, at least, New York City-area internet ire — when he was spotted on the subway taking up more than one seat. When this is done by an average human male, it’s known as “manspreading.” But when Tom Hanks does it, it’s known as “Hankspreading.” And as much as we love human males, especially when they are Tom Hanks, this is not cool. Sorry, dudes, but your junk does not entitle you to a second seat. No. Not even you, Hanksy.
Well, Hanks was at yet another Knicks game last night and was questioned about the Hankspreading. He provided an explanation of his behavior as well as a response:
“I had an argument with The Internet because there I am on the subway, and someone says ‘Oh, Hanks is doing the manspread, he’s taking up too much space on the subway. I wanna say, ‘Hey Internet, that subway car was half empty, I’m not a guy who is gonna take up space!’ There were like 14 seats that were free. So all I was [doing] was relaxing on the train ride uptown. So hey Internet, back off!”
Here is the full video, in which Hanks also discusses an amazing excuse to hang out with Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton for another space mission, one that doesn’t fail, I’m assuming:
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Maybe that subway was a low-traffic area, but let this be a warning to everyone who takes up too much space on public transportation: If Tom Hanks can’t get away with it, then you sure as hell can’t.
Source: Gothamist