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Prankster takes fake, offensive book covers on the tube to see how people react

Prankster takes fake, offensive book covers on the tube to see how people react

Prankster takes fake, offensive book covers on the tube to see how people react
23 May 2016

Have you ever found yourself peering over the shoulder of a fellow commuter, trying to catch a glimpse of their reading material? Accidentally leaning in a little too close during an exciting chapter, until they feel your breath on their neck, and it all becomes terribly awkward and – look, long story short, you take a different train now, and it gets you to work two hours early. It’s not convenient.

Just us? Well, in any case: whatever they’re reading, it’s nowhere near as interesting as these fake books mocked up by New York comedian Scott Rogowsky.

The books – with wildly controversial, inappropriate titles – are all designed part of a prank, where Rogowsky and fellow YouTuber Akilah Hughes attempt to gain reactions from flustered subway riders. Check out the video above, and some of the mock-ups below…