down in the maze that is the herald square subway station in nyc. all thesupport columns are wrapped in this chrome style metal. along with all thebars that keep the fare beaters out, the place has all the makings for aminimum security, fun-house inspired prison. pee wee's prison.nyc is such a weird place.times like this bring to mind something a friend told me long ago aboutliving here. she said, "living here is akin to being in on an inside joke.you just have to understand that every one around you is either snickeringalong at the absurdity or driving themselves batty."