“Spotted this scruffy prince on his morning commute. Probably to sculpture class. I’m sure he’s reading a collection of post-war Russian short stories, but really thinking of how he made love to his French girlfriend this morning and the gluten free toast they shared after.”
Here’s a cheeky Instagram account that might make you look up from your devices the next time you take the subway in New York City.
Called ‘
hotdudesreading’, the Instagram account secretly posts photos of random men reading books, magazines and other printed materials on trains that pass through neighborhoods like lower Manhattan and Brooklyn’s Williamsburg.
Oddly enough, the anonymous creators behind ‘hotdudesreading’ have one rule for those who hope to be featured—electronic reading devices, such as Kindle, are not allowed.
What are your thoughts on this voyeuristic Instagram account?
Scroll down to view a selection of the “hot dudes” featured on the account.
Dapper Dude Alert! Damn. Whatever prose he's reading cannot match the beauty of that full beard. He's like the hot English professor of my dreams, only with way better hair. #voluntarydetention #hotdudesreading - this ones for @lancebass
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 6, 2015 at 7:29pm PST
Good morning, single bachelor. Nothing gives me more hope than a banker without a band. Almost has that dangerous Patrick Bateman vibe, but I can tell he's a nice guy on account of the black loafers and blue socks. He's probably listening to Taylor Swift in those headphones. #blankspace #hotdudesreading
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 3, 2015 at 8:07am PST
Look at this Casual Casanova. He doesn't know it yet but that book is all about how personal interaction is essential to city life. If only he'd look up from those pages. I want that beanie on my bedroom floor. #TheDeathAndLifeOfGreatAmericanCities #hotdudesreading
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 3, 2015 at 6:09pm PST
Sigh. This Clark Kent look-alike seems to have just flown in from Krypton to spend some QT on the F Train with us mere mortals. I may have to pretend to faint so he’ll catch me but I’m going to let him finish the last few pages of 100 Years of Solitude first. #superman #hotdudesreading
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 6, 2015 at 8:17am PST
The book may be obscure but I'm sure this crisp cutie is reading it long before it becomes cool. He probably spent all night dancing at the best underground party in Bushwick, and he still looks flawless. Can't wait to see his record collection. #stacked #hotdudesreading
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 9, 2015 at 6:25pm PST
Ahoy handsome! Just caught a glimpse of this elusive beauty reading Moby Dick in the crowded waters of the L train. There may be other fish in the sea, but this white whale has me hooked. #reelmein #hotdudesreading
A photo posted by @hotdudesreading on Feb 9, 2015 at 8:39am PST
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