10 Weird High Thoughts You’ll Have Riding the TTC

Ah, the TTC—a quintessential Toronto experience. It’s where the city’s chaos, culture, and quirks come together in one sweaty, slightly delayed melting pot.

If you’ve ever been high while riding the TTC, you know it’s like stepping into an entirely different world. Suddenly, every announcement, every jolt of the subway, and every character in your car feels like it holds the meaning of life—or maybe just a really good 6ixBuzz meme.

Here are 10 weird high thoughts you’ll inevitably have while navigating Toronto’s iconic transit system.

1. “Is this the longest subway ever, or am I just in the middle of it?”

When you’re standing in the center of the train, you realize just how ridiculously long it is. Why is it this long? Are there, like, secret parties happening in the back car? Should I check?

2. “Why is everyone staring at me?”

You’re sitting there, minding your business, but suddenly, it feels like the entire car is staring at you. Do they know you’re high? Did you forget your pants? Or maybe you’re just a little too paranoid after that last edible.

3. “Why does the subway smell like a remix of popcorn, Axe body spray, and regret?”

Every TTC ride has its own… unique fragrance. One minute, it’s mystery food, the next, it’s a questionable cologne that could be named “Scarborough Nights.” Truly, the olfactory experience of Toronto transit is unmatched.

4. “Does the Presto card even work, or are we all just faking it?”

You tap your Presto card, and it beeps, but does it really do anything? What if it’s all a giant scam, and we’re just pretending it works because no one wants to look dumb?

5. “If the subway driver quits mid-shift, who takes over?”

You suddenly realize you have no idea what happens if the operator just decides they’re done for the day. Is there a backup driver? Does the train drive itself? Am I next in line to take the wheel?

6. “How does anyone navigate the PATH without getting lost forever?”

You’re riding to Union Station, and someone mentions the PATH. That’s when you realize: the PATH is like Toronto’s upside-down. If you enter, do you ever really come out?

7. “Why is the announcement lady so passive-aggressive?”

“Please stand clear of the doors!” she snaps for the fourth time. Relax, queen—this is the TTC, not the Hunger Games.

8. “What’s with the guy playing the accordion at Spadina?”

Every TTC station has its quirks, but Spadina is special. There’s always someone playing an accordion or saxophone like it’s their big break. Are they a TTC employee? A Toronto legend? We’ll never know.

9. “Why does everyone rush to leave, but we all end up at the same escalator?”

It’s like the Hunger Games of public transit. People bolt out the doors like there’s a prize, only to bottleneck at the escalator five seconds later. The drama of it all.

10. “If I fall asleep and end up in Kipling, am I still in Toronto?”

You know you’ve thought about it: that fear of nodding off and waking up at Kipling or Kennedy, unsure if you’re even in the same dimension. Toronto is vast, and high-time travel feels way too real.

The TTC is chaotic, hilarious, and downright bizarre—especially when you’re seeing it through an elevated lens. 

From the weird smells to the iconic characters, there’s no ride quite like a Toronto transit trip. So next time you’re cruising Line 1, let your mind wander and enjoy the strange, wonderful world of the 6ix’s favorite meme-worthy subway system. Just don’t forget your Presto card.