Empathetic Screaming Match on NYC Subway | Jeff Simmermon's 'Making Waves' at The Moth Grand SLAM

I was just trying to take the subway home and eat an entire container of Ben and Jerry's ice cream when my groceries spilled all over the train and I got in a screaming match with a really nice lady.
I told this story at The Moth Grand SLAM at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York on July 15th, 2015. The theme was 'Making Waves.' It's about an argument that I got into on the subway after my groceries spilled all over the place. You can also hear it on The Moth's podcast on the week of August 5th, 2015.
To see more stories/get in touch with me personally, find me at www.jeffsimmermon.com - or on Twitter @jeffsimmermon

[@ShimmerChab21]

I bookedmarked this over a year ago when I first heard it on The Moth, and always pull it up when my faith in humanity needs restoration. :)

[@andiamnotlying]

Thanks so much, Jennifer - it really means a lot to me that you liked this so much!

[@Nieieieee]

That was like a beautiful Ted talk for drunk people

[@acherem13]

The sad king arthur bit is brilliant

[@stillthakoolest]

Still one of my top Moth Podcast episodes ever

[@andiamnotlying]

Awww thanks so much man!

[@atomjohnson]

Fantastic!!! Laughed out loud several times. You are a true talent my friend.

[@namingisdifficult408]

Adam Johnson agreed

[@manzanitajane]

Thank you for your story and for having it available for all of us. I heard it on the radio last summer, but was thrilled to find it again. I'm a high school English teacher in Detroit and I just shared it with my high school juniors as an example of what a personal narrative should sound like. It's a great example and one that they all could relate to. They loved it and loved the message that you shared. Thank you. :)

[@andiamnotlying]

WOW! Thanks so much for this note, it really means a lot to read this. I'm so glad that I could reach your kids that way - it's what makes this line of work really, really cool.

[@txphysf]

Thank you for this! It cracks me up when I'm frustrated with people, my life, "growth," and the world in general. I even bookmarked it so I can share it. Thank you, man!

[@BarManE.C.]

THIS MAN, NEEDS to be a stand up COMIC! "Scrape the PETINA of Sheer Rage. I'm the only one I've ever MET who knows what the word PATINA means!" LMFAO. His storytelling is GREAT!

[@andiamnotlying]

This man IS a standup comic :)

[@JasonClements]

Nice job, dood. That was a fun story. You told it well. Hope life gets a little smoother for you soon.

[@jmstanell]

Dude amazing stuff. Made another angry NY'er smile!

[@namingisdifficult408]

James Stanell yep

[@JasonLambPage]

Great stuff Jeff... Looking forward to more of these.

[@JenKimCreative]

SO feelin' this, thank you! great stuff

[@Reazon54ATX]

Good shit man! Loved that bit

[@tootiemelana]

This is so good!!! Thanks Jeff!

[@WritersBlockWill]

rofl @ "social media guy for the Hells Angels"

[@rwjmgmannoyorangefan]

He's got a really strong C.K. Louis kind of vibe.

[@jcnosocks]

But nicer.

[@BSpinoza210]

Yes, but not cringe like Louis can be. It's like a classier Louis CK and a bit more relatable.

[@braunaaron]

damn jeff! this is so good!

[@stonersloth6190]

Really funny! Laughed my ass off

[@tythefisch]

INCREDIBLE!!!

[@lynzie58]

you're da man!! love it!

[@tinkerspell4850]

this was so good :) 2nd time I've heard it

[@Dogney]

Very funny stuff buddy.

[@xingcat]

Hello from Metafilter Projects! I love the Moth and I love finding other MeFites on KZbin and...this is great!!

[@AdairZionist]

I like this and it's funny

[@Rohwit]

This is gold

[@grimsnark4849]

The Sad King Arthur

[@djordan22]

the sad king arthur. fuck, my sides...

[@michaels3579]

What band is that shirt from?

[@namingisdifficult408]

I heard this today in my English class

[@kennynowell9679]

He's DOES have a CK vibe ... BUT ... to me (and taste is relative) this story is better than anything I've heard Louis do.

[@MyNamesEman]

lmao awesome

[@MyNamesEman]

lmao awesome.

[@MyNamesEman]

lmao awesomr

[@briannagiles1428]

he looks like the cat whisperer guy

[@coolman72891]

Hahahaha holy shit he does

[@TrenBlack]

Kinda sounds like Hannibal Buress

[@__-xy9gx]

Western Beef doesn't break the wallet. Just saying

[@acherem13]

The sad king arthur bit is brilliant

[@MyNamesEman]

lmao awesome

[@acherem13]

The sad king arthur bit is brilliant