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Social experiment leaves commuters red faced

WARNING: This is very awkward to watch.

A comedian in the United States has decided to see what happens if she walks up to a complete stranger in the middle of a busy New York train station and tries to kiss them.

In a video entitled ‘Kiss Me NYC’, Farah Brook begins her social experiment by saying: ‘We’re going to kiss some people in Grand Central! Let's hope I don't get punched'.

She then approaches passersby and asks for directions.

When the unsuspecting strangers stop to help, Farah makes her move, leaning in and trying to plant a smooch on their lips.

Their awkward encounters are all set to the soundtrack of Kiss Me by Sixpence.


A young man reacts with surprise when Farah tries to kiss him. Source: YouTube
A young man reacts with surprise when Farah tries to kiss him. Source: YouTube

Most of the men and women react with surprise: several push Farah away, while others simply walk off.

But on her final attempt, Farah gets an unexpected response.

She sits down next to a young man who is waiting for a meal in the food court.

A few moments later, Farah leans in to kiss him and after some initial hesitation the bearded stranger warms to the idea and leans in too.

He even goes one-step further, placing his hand on her face to pull her closer.


The video ends with the pair passionately kissing in a somewhat awkward but surprisingly moving moment.

Farah shares a passionate kiss with a stranger in the food court. Source: YouTube
Farah shares a passionate kiss with a stranger in the food court. Source: YouTube

Watch 'Kiss Me NYC' here.