The rain brings water. People bring water repellent, mostly in the form of an umbrella. Umbrellas are a necessity for New York. You walk around outside most of the time, so it makes sense. What doesn't make sense are the obnoxious, ginormous-sized umbrellas that some inconsiderate people choose as their rain weapon. Hey lady, do you really need the umbrella with a five foot diameter that not only covers your head but the entire population of Liechtenstein as well? The only useful umbrellas that I can see fit are the small compact ones, or the umbrellas that would double as a sword if you had to go one on one with a robber.
