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Mistletoe appearing all over the Tube sparks smiles and awkwardness on London Underground Mistletoe appearing all over the Tube sparks smiles and awkwardness on London Underground
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Sprigs of mistletoe have started appearing on the Tube, hung over commuters using the Northern and Victoria lines.Sprigs of mistletoe have started appearing on the Tube, hung over commuters using the Northern and Victoria lines.
The festive decorations have seemingly been put up by an anonymous group called MistleTube, which says its goal is to “bring some Christmas cheer to one of the most miserable places in the capital”.The festive decorations have seemingly been put up by an anonymous group called MistleTube, which says its goal is to “bring some Christmas cheer to one of the most miserable places in the capital”.
Notorius for being sullen commuters who avoid eye contact with one another, Londoners have had mixed reactions to the berried plants, which are traditionally hung up around the festive season for people to kiss under.Notorius for being sullen commuters who avoid eye contact with one another, Londoners have had mixed reactions to the berried plants, which are traditionally hung up around the festive season for people to kiss under.
Many commuters took to social media to express delight at the Christmas cheer, with one person saying it was the “cutest thing since [Jigglypuff]”, a fluffy pink character from video game Pokemon.Many commuters took to social media to express delight at the Christmas cheer, with one person saying it was the “cutest thing since [Jigglypuff]”, a fluffy pink character from video game Pokemon.
Whoever put mistletoe on the tube, marry me? #mistletube
Someone hung mistletoe on a tube on the northern line. Whoever you are I wish you a Merry Xmas & so much love. Xxxxx pic.twitter.com/9eHLXk9pK6
This is the cutest thing since jiggly puff. #mistletube pic.twitter.com/NnlnhiAYcU
Some noted the increased tension between commuters caught under the plant:Some noted the increased tension between commuters caught under the plant:
Never seen anyone look so uncomfortable as the two men who just got caught under a piece of hanging mistletoe on the tube together.
Someone put mistletoe on the tube yesterday and some of the results were so cringey...so cringey.
Mistletoe on the tube - how long until one person ruins it for everyone? pic.twitter.com/6J7Jch3PqI
Pictures on MistleTube’s website show some commuters admiring the mistletoe, while others look decidedly unamused.Pictures on MistleTube’s website show some commuters admiring the mistletoe, while others look decidedly unamused.
The mystery group is encouraging people to get involved in the Christmas fun using the hashtag #mistletube.The mystery group is encouraging people to get involved in the Christmas fun using the hashtag #mistletube.
MistleTube told the Independent: "We've been spreading the Christmas love on the District, Victoria and Northern lines. We plan to do more the next few days!"MistleTube told the Independent: "We've been spreading the Christmas love on the District, Victoria and Northern lines. We plan to do more the next few days!"