# Catatonic Commuter Blogs Passed Out On Public Transit Captures Sleepy Subway Riders By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passed-out-on-public-transit References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/05/28/people-passed-out-on-public-transportation-now-in-blog-form/) & [poopt.tumblr](http://poopt.tumblr.com/) Yesterday, my good friend Celeste [fell asleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-sleep-apparel-system) on the streetcar, not only missing her stop, but also fully completing the route she was on; I thought of her when I found this 'Passed Out On Public Transit' photoblog. POOPT (get it?) is dedicated to those who just can't manage to [stay awake while commuting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sleep-timer) to and from wherever. 'Passed Out On Public Transit' is super funny, because I am pretty sure all of us have been there before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Public Transit Entertainment:** Opportunity for companies to develop entertaining content for those who use public transportation regularly and are looking for ways to pass their time. - **Transportation Social Networks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create social media networks that connect passengers on public transit based on similar interests or commutes. - **Urban Wellness Programs:** Opportunity for urban areas to enhance commuter wellness with spa-like amenities or mental health resources to decrease stress and promote relaxation during public transit commutes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Public Transportation:** Companies in the public transportation industry can leverage these trends to improve customer experience and engagement on their services. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for companies in the social media industry to create new platforms focused on connecting commuters on public transit. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to offer wellness programs to commuters to address the negative health impacts of long commutes on public transit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Vertical Nap Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md)