Commuters on New York’s 7 subway line this morning were treated to some amusing train announcements from a voice that sounded eerily similar to Awkwafina—because it was.
To promote the comedian and actress’s upcoming Comedy Central series, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, the ViacomCBS-owned network has partnered with MTA New York City Transit to have Awkwafina take over as the 7 train’s guest announcer. Through Jan. 22, riders on the 7, which runs from Flushing, Queens to Hudson Yards in Manhattan, can listen to Awkwafina announce facts about each stop.
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