Martin Lewis asked a noisy train passenger to turn down their phone and their eye-popping answer had the entire internet tearing its hair out

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I’m noticing this more and more on public transport. Just put your damn headphones on! And if you don’t have any, well… tough shit. Don’t watch / listen to whatever it is then! Think of others around you. https://t.co/0UovM627Nb

— Clarefella 🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇦 (@clarenafo) September 27, 2026

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They have £1000 phones but cannot afford £20 Bluetooth headphones

— BlackhandMedia Mk II (@Hanley40) September 27, 2026

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There was a moment to deal with this 5 years ago when it first started to be a problem. Poster campaign on tube, ticket inspectors politely asking people to stop but now it’s far too pervasive among all ages and classes. https://t.co/DoATenQF4j

— Henry Jeffreys is working on a new book (@HenryGJeffreys) September 27, 2026

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Typical entitled behaviour sadly. Is there any wonder people don’t want to use public transport if they can possibly help it?
Another common occurrence – people putting dirty shoes up on seats, as if it’s a normal thing to do. pic.twitter.com/kZ2B1VApXL

— Chris Leigh (@rchrisleigh) September 27, 2026

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Fuck is going on actually https://t.co/7iGhEXOSD8

— Rory McCarthy (@roryisconfused) September 27, 2026

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The “it’s a public train” argument actually proves your point. Shared spaces require people to consider how their choices affect everyone else, especially when headphones are such an easy option.

— Lore (@Lorrre_1) September 27, 2026

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Astonished that no politicians have cracked down on this anti social menace. Hard to get a train nowadays without someone blaring something from their phone speakers. https://t.co/CcKRay4LbE

— David Skelton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇦 (@DJSkelton) September 27, 2026

Last word to @MartinSLewis.

And to those asking. No, thankfully she didn’t recognise me (not that I’m aware of)

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) September 27, 2026

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