ALLEGEDLY*
THE MORGUECASE CLOSEDJuly 28, 2026
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Keanu Reeves giving up his subway seat, 2011

In 2011, a grainy cell-phone video caught this action-movie star quietly giving up his subway seat to a stranger on a New York Q train — and the clip has not stopped recirculating since.

The full story

The 2011 clip of Keanu Reeves giving up his subway seat went viral and cemented his reputation as Hollywood's nicest man. He's also documented gifting engraved Rolex Submariners to John Wick 4's stunt team and trading 'you're breathtaking' with a fan at E3 2019.

The clues we handed out

— He reportedly gave custom Rolexes to the entire stunt team of his fourth assassin movie. Allegedly.

— At E3 2019, a fan shouted 'You're breathtaking!' — he pointed back and returned the compliment, live on stage.

— A paparazzi photo of him eating a sandwich alone on a bench became a meme named after him. He thought it was funny.

— He has been Ted, Neo, and John Wick.

— Initials: K.R.

How this case played

ALLEGEDLY* edition No. 3. Three strikes to name Keanu Reeves, with a free clue unlocked after every miss.

Where this comes from

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theglobeandmail.com

huffpost.com

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