As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. But in New York, when it rains, it floods, and it floods so spectacularly that it could give Noah's Ark a run for its money. The recent flooding in the Big Apple has left residents and tourists alike reaching for their life jackets and snorkels. Forget about hailing a yellow cab, now you need a yellow submarine to navigate the streets of Manhattan.
Photos and videos of the flooding have been circulating on social media, and let me tell you, they are a sight to behold. Forget about Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, the real tourist attraction now is watching people wading through waist-deep water on Wall Street. Move over, Broadway, because the real showstopper is seeing cars floating down Madison Avenue like they're auditioning for a role in "The Fast and the Furious: Aquatic Drift."
But it's not just the streets that are underwater, folks. Oh no, the subways have also decided to join in on the fun. Commuters are now trading in their MetroCards for scuba gear as they attempt to navigate the flooded subway stations. Forget about delays due to signal problems, now it's delays due to schools of fish swimming through the tunnels.
Of course, no flood would be complete without some brave souls attempting to turn it into a recreational activity. You know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well, when New York gives you floods, make it a water park! Thrill-seekers have been spotted using the flooded streets as impromptu water slides, much to the amusement of onlookers. Who needs a roller coaster when you can ride the waves of a flash flood?
But let's not forget about the real heroes of this story: the city's drainage system. Or should I say, the lack thereof. It's no secret that New York's infrastructure is in need of some serious TLC, but who knew that a little rain could expose just how inadequate it really is? It's like the city planners took inspiration from a toddler playing with a toy boat in a bathtub and thought, "Hey, let's build our city like this!"
So, if you find yourself in New York during a rainy day, be sure to pack your swimsuit and a snorkel. And maybe a life raft, just in case. Because when it comes to flooding in the Big Apple, you never know when you might need to channel your inner Aquaman or Aquawoman. Just remember to strike a pose for the cameras, because your flooded selfie might just become the next viral sensation.
