nothin big

I saw a very large rat tonight waiting for the A at West 4th Street. I was waiting for the train, the rat wasn't really waiting for anything. He found a discarded, round plastic deli tub in the middle of the train with what I surmise was egg salad leftovers inside. The rat firmly planted its legs and its tail was straight behind him while he shoved his face into the container to eat. His position made me think of a squirrel. I know that they are both technically 'rodents,' but I think rats and squirrels must be more closely related. I know, I know, profound insight.