Speaking about culture, an interesting experiment

[Lyle1]

On the other hand, on a cold morning, during rush hour, most people in that metro station did not have the time to stop. They were either rushing to a train or rushing off a train on the way to work. That they rushed past doesn't mean that they did not hear and appreciate the music; it simply means that they had other priorities at that moment. That he collected $32 dollars from people in a hurry whose wallets were mostly secured under several layers of winter clothes could be considered an indication that he was appreciated.

[CDNSushi]

On the other hand, on a cold morning, during rush hour, most people in that metro station did not have the time to stop. They were either rushing to a train or rushing off a train on the way to work. That they rushed past doesn't mean that they did not hear and appreciate the music; it simply means that they had other priorities at that moment. That he collected $32 dollars from people in a hurry whose wallets were mostly secured under several layers of winter clothes could be considered an indication that he was appreciated.

Lyle, you are right. And I agree, that it would have made more sense to try this experiment with Bell playing someplace and at a time that people COULD take the time to stop and listen rather than during rush hour when everyone's making a mad dash not to be late for work.

Mind you, the $32 wasn't from people in a hurry... One lady recognized him and she put in a $20 note. If it weren't for her, he would've made only $12.