After the photo was posted, it immediately sparked discussions among netizens and was quickly forwarded. A comment read, "The power of comments is boundless," pointing out that all sorts of strange events now happen in the subway, "Shanghai's subway has become a big stage for showing off." In recent years, festivals such as Singles' Day have become very popular among young people, and before each celebration, there are often some bold activities or actions to fit the special meaning of the festival. With "Singles' Day" approaching, yesterday, a Weibo post titled "‘Quilt Men’ on Shanghai Metro Seeking to ‘Get Naked’" went viral online, drawing much attention from many netizens. Experts said that this was the youth celebrating the holiday in their unique way and expressing their feelings, but they chose the wrong place.
Is it appropriate for passengers to celebrate "Singles' Day" in the subway and display their individuality? Last night, I specially consulted with Professor Gu Xiaoming from Fudan University, a sociologist. "Nowadays, citizens increasingly use 'performance' forms to express themselves, which include both performance elements and demands," said Professor Gu. The subway is an absolutely closed special venue, exhibiting a "theater effect." The 11 "Quilt Men" were eager to find mates and hoped to vent their loneliness using their special method, seeking interaction and attention. This is understandable, "but the problem is that they chose the wrong place."
I noticed that according to the photo, the subway wasn't crowded at the time, likely during the low-peak afternoon period. The 11 young men were fully wrapped in thick pink quilts sitting on the seats, only exposing their heads; each had a large red square cardboard hanging on their chest, with one black character on each board. The 11 characters together read, "Covered in quilt for Singles' Day, seeking a wife for double happiness." Each cardboard also included QQ contact information, demonstrating their determination to "get naked." This "alternative" formation once caused onlookers among passengers, sparking numerous discussions, and many passengers took out their phones to take photos. The "Quilt Men" sought to "get naked" on the Shanghai Metro. (Photo provided by IC)
I simultaneously verified with stations like People's Square and Shanghai Railway Station on Line 1, all being informed "unaware." The regional station master stated no situation report had been received from the station staff. Subsequently, I learned from the Metro Operation Management Center that they had already noticed the Weibo photo, "Since there were no metro staff on the train, possibly due to a short ride duration, the station staff didn't discover it." Relevant responsible persons indicated that the metro is a large society, and this might very well be another performance or advertisement. Such behavior affects the normal operation of the train. If any passenger discovers this, they are advised to immediately report to the station staff or call the metro hotline for reporting, and the staff will promptly dissuade to ensure the safe operation of the metro.
Professor Gu said that using public space to express personal wishes and vent personal emotions essentially means occupying public space for private activities, which is an uncivilized act. Although society is more tolerant nowadays, and personal free expression space has increased, citizens should distinguish between public and private spaces, and such activities can be carried out in fixed venues like parties, bars, clubs, etc. "The subway car is a mobile space, a public venue, with its specific order and regulations." Professor Gu expressed that casually expressing or performing in public places not only pollutes the public's visual senses but also easily causes crowds to gather and become congested inside the carriage, affecting operational safety. Once discovered, such acts should be prohibited. Citizens mainly rely on self-discipline, cultivating habits of civilized riding, and improving the overall civility of society.
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