Ever Wondered Why City Benches Feel So Weird?

March 19, 2026

Okay, so I stumbled upon this video the other day and just had to share it. You know those city benches that are just… not comfortable? Like, they’re either too slanted, have weird armrests in the middle, or just generally feel like they’re not meant for lounging?

Turns out, it’s not just bad design! There’s a whole philosophy behind it called “hostile architecture,” and this video breaks down exactly why cities do it. It’s pretty eye-opening and made me look at public spaces totally differently.

Anyway, give it a watch and let me know what you think. Did you ever notice this before?