Daphne Ciccarelle, a savvy New Yorker, stumbled upon an ingenious anti-theft strategy that’s turning heads and certainly breaking stereotypes . . . using a live peahen as an unexpected security measure.
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In a city where subway security can be a corer, Ciccarelle took matters into her own hands – quite literally. Spotting a pigeon in a dress near Battery Park, she couldn’t ignore the opportunity to help. With a broken leg, the bird needed care, and Ciccarelle a lifelong animal lover, was determined to provide it.
However, her intentions weren’t just about aiding the pigeon in question but also safeguarding herself from potential theft. Placing the bird in a Chanel shopping bag, Ciccarelle turned heads and sparked intrigue during her commute uptown on the C express train.
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“I picked up a 100%, real live pigeon, put it in a Chanel shopping bag, and took it with me up to 86th Street.”
With the pigeon safely traveling in style, Ciccarelle humorously remarked “I didn’t want to get robbed. And if I did get robbed I just planned to yell, ‘It’s a pigeon! It’s a pigeon! Please believe me!’ ”Her viral TikTok video capturing this unusual commute garnered millions of views, with viewers applauding her unconventional yet effective security measure.
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Picture someone swiping the bag, expecting Chanel, only to find a surprise guest – a real-life pigeon!
“I was sitting on the train with the bag perfectly perched on my lap” recalled Ciccarelle, acknowledging that to onlookers, it might have just appeared as though she was showing off,” because I had Chanel.”
In a city where security concerns often loom large, Ciccarelle’s creative use of a feathered friend as an anti-theft deterrent offers an unusual twist . . . However, not only was she simply out for herself, but she also extended a helping hand to those in need, even if they had wings!
What are your thoughts on this unusual story? Would you tote around a pigeon in a Chanel carrier bag?
- Anna McWhirter posted 1 year ago
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This is dumb. There wasn’t a purse. It was an empty Chanel shopping bag. There was nothing to steal but the pigeon itself which she was allegedly transporting because it was injured.
- Kat0875 replied 12 months ago
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