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[–] Triumph@fedia.io 5 points 4 days ago

It also stands to reason that more people are likely to notice the pregnant woman when their attention is drawn to a nearby Batman, whether that attention is direct or drawn by other people looking at Batman.

More people noticing the pregnant woman increases the chance that one of them will offer their seat.