There's this loony guy that I always see in Grand Central pacing around the main floor of the station, making weird signs with his hands and muttering to himself. I literally see him almost every time I catch an evening train back to CT.
I've never heard this man utter a word of English, he's silent, which leads me to believe that he can't speak. Maybe hes deaf and suppose he never learned sign language nor how to communicate so instead he's developed his own form of communication, one that involves pointing at the ground, pounding his fists and holding up the peace sign; I wonder what it means? Occasionally he gets rhythmic and starts flailing his arms in an aerobic sort of manner.
More than likely, this guy is homeless and mentally ill but the worst part about, or maybe the best? is he doesnt appear to be under the influence of drugs, he's just plain old fashioned ape shit crazy. I can't be certain if he's homeless though because he always seems to be in good spirits, never begs and is always moving. I know homeless people. Literally, I know homeless people, and they don't even fucking hesitate to ask you for SOMETHING. This dude has NEVER asked me for anything, never even acknowledged me.
I thought he might be planning an elaborate scheme of some sort. Maybe he was part of a pick pocketing team and played the part of part of deception, the ammo to the gun. Or maybe he's secretly planning to rob Grand Central and he's just conducting research to pull the scheme off.
Tonight I almost wanted to go up to him and ask if I could take his photo but I was afraid that he may lash out against me. I've never seen anyone speak with him so I was a bit weary of striking up a conversation.
The saddest part about this guy is he's always in grand central, always doing nothing. I've never seen him with food in his mouth or much in his hands. He doesn't go into stores, doesn't beg or ask for money. Doesn't talk to anyone or bother people. He's lost in his own world passing time in Grand Central. Shit....that almost sounds like a wonderful life.
Only in New York City.
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