# Sleeping Subway Beds 'The Sleeper Car' by Improv Everywhere Let People Rest Their Eyes By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sleeper-car-by-improv-everywhere References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/the-sleeper-car/159967/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAoHHq8YWPs) 'The Sleeper Car' by Improv Everywhere is a prank that allowed late night subway commuters to [take a quick nap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule). The pranksters set up three beds complete with pillows and and blankets in the middle of the subway car. Once passengers started to board the train, the creator of Improv Everywhere, Charlie Todd, began to hand out [sleep masks, pajamas and ear plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-sleep-apparel-system). Todd was even dressed like an old-fashioned train conductor. People soon began to take advantage of the beds and jumped right in to take a brief nap after coming home from work. The Sleeper Car by Improv Everywhere is a fantastic example of how one can be a prankster for good instead of causing problems for someone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Sleep Solutions:** Creating unique and unexpected public spaces for commuters to rest and recharge. - **Communal Comfort:** Building social connections through shared rest spaces in public transportation. - **Personalized Hospitality Trends:** Providing on-the-go travelers personalized comfort amenities to enhance their experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Creating new amenities for public transportation that cater to the needs of commuters and provides more value to their journey. - **Hospitality:** Finding ways to scale and personalize hospitality services for an on-the-go clientele, including commuters and travelers. - **Architecture:** Designing urban spaces with functionality in mind, prioritizing comfort, accessibility, and ease-of-use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Secret Sleep Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleepeasy.md) - [Unfiltered Sleep Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Airport Sleep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions.md) - [Sleep-Focused Music Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-concert.md) - [Ferris Wheel Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-capsule.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Nap-Inducing Lulling Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-sleep-apparel-system.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md)