Subway Stations in France

Ok, so what's the purpose of this half-chair / half-creature in the subway station?  See the guy sitting there?  Now take a look at his shoes.  That's right, you have to wear industrial shoes with thick rubber soles to actually be able to use these things.  Got heels on? Forget it.  Ballet flats? Nope.  You'll just slip and slide.  The question I have is, why don't they just put down normal chairs?  These lean-thingies don't take up less space, and they're uncomfortable.  Yes, they've got an urban feel to them, which is what I imagine they’re aiming for, but citizens don't want cool, urban things in subway stations.  They want comfortable, practical stuff.  If anybody reading this happens to work for French public transport, please pass this on to the furniture department.

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