Sexy Norway Bus Diaries 12.03.11
We found this TV ad for the bus in Norway (Nettbus) via @HollyHollsHoll and, let’s just be honest, we’re green with envy.
It’s well-produced, sexy, and made me want to live in Norway for a second. But I hear the winters are bad.
Ms. Fix-It Saves the 12-Folsom (and Happy Hour) 12.01.11
Photo: Ian Fuller
The handicapped ramp was stuck on the ground after someone had used it at the 14th and Folsom stop (FoodSlow) and the driver just sat there and called it in, instead of trying to fix it. I finally got up after 10 mins and said ‘did you try to fiddle with it or just stare at it’; he grunted he did not try to fix it. I went outside and looked it over and asked him a few questions, kicked and tugged. He FINALLY tried the button, nothing, I said wait, kicked and pulled again and sure enough…it moved back into place. Everyone was very happy that they did not have to wait for the next 12 (40 mins) and I told the bus driver to try and fix things himself next time. My GF called me out knowing I was headed to meet her and friends for happy hour and that stupid ramp was between me and beer.
We all know that Muni needs a lot of fixing. Have you ever pitched in? Like really fixed it? If so, you might get cookies, too. Spin us a yarn at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.
Bus Passenger Believes She Lives In World Where Curried Shrimp Is Odorless 11.14.11
Photo by Flickr user Thomas Hawk
While trolling America’s most trusted news source, The Onion, this headline leaped straight into my retinas (and my nose, and my grossly accurate smell memory):
Bus Passenger Believes She Lives In World Where Curried Shrimp Is Odorless
It’s not just curried shrimp for us Muni riders, of course. It’s fried chicken with a tinge of formaldehyde on the 71. It’s your neighbor’s unbecoming new scent, “hot yoga studio but filled w hippies+Mexi food+used diapers,” on the 1. Just as easily, Muni smells like hot-dog juice, fertilizer, week-old pants, or pancakes (AKA the worst breakfast ever).
“Muni totally smells like” is one of our favorite Twitter themes, and it can often make one hell of a story. Send that stuff our way @munidiaries on Twitter or to good ol’ email at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com
Video: Live Rickroll on Muni 11.14.11
Are we all familiar with the idea of rickroll? Here it goes:
“When Jason put the boombox above his head, it played 5 seconds of Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” (per Say Anything) and then suddenly jumped to “Never Gonna Give You Up.” My costume was modified to be tear-away, and I was Rick Astley underneath. Boom. Real life rickroll.”
These guys did it all over town, and of course the N and L got rickrolled properly! Check out the video. Props to @SaraMurphy for sending this video our way … and in effect, rickrolling us, too!
Photo Diary: The Undead Waits for Muni 11.06.11
Photo by Lilah Johnson
The Day of the Dead procession is hands-down my favorite event of the year in San Francisco – amazing costumes, a calm and beautiful spirit, and sometimes, even some lively fun. This year I spotted this huge skeleton who took over a Muni shelter and made it his own photo booth, inviting all to join him for some silly poses. It was an instant hit and the crowd gathered around the Muni shelter like paparazzi but in a good way.
Video: The Truth Behind BART! 11.05.11
Halloween or Muni or Williamsburg? 11.02.11
Photo by @hotchallah
Photo by Brian
Jack Sparrow riding the bus? Why not. Is this Halloween or just Johnny Depp on his way to work?
Photo by @metsfaninCA
Whoa, how can you breathe under there? Is this a Halloween Thing or just regular Muni Thing?
Photo by @simplepunkk
Halloween or Muni’s revenge on organized religion? (via @simplepunkk)
Photo by @cleverdirt
What do you think, Halloween or traveling back in time on Muni?
Ok here’s an easy one from @JamesTamplin.
Photo by @JamesTamplin
His tiny size and candy pail are dead giveaways.
One more: this is not Muni. But is it Halloween? From the awesome Halloween or Williamsburg.
“And just like that, the American Apparel mannequin got up, stole a bag, and exited the store.”
Halloween Or Just Another Day on Muni? 10.31.11
Is this Halloween or just another night on Muni? From rider Joey:
Halloween bus ride on Saturday night on the #2 Clement headed downtown. Unfortunately, I was trapped in a seat and unable to get in the shot. That girl in the foreground in the Ewok/Eskimo costume was from Minnesota and told us she had never ridden a bus before.
How much do we love a whole weekend of taking your costumes out for a ride? Be sure to send us your best Halloween photos on Muni!
Cops, Muni, OccupySF: A Comedian’s Dream 10.27.11
Photo by @tomprice
Quote of the night: “Cops are on their way, but they’re taking MUNI so they’ll be here in two hours…” @sfbreakingnews
If the cops end up riding around and waiting on Muni buses all night, they should clearly be awarded honorary 99% status. – @dolftown
Poor SFPD got on a bus in Potrero Hill bound for the Ferry Building, and ended up on Treasure Island 2 hrs later. Typical MUNI. – @mikedamm
Hey, look, the cops are taking MUNI. Relax, protesters, you’ve got all night. – @malderor
Word is cops are loaded on 5 Muni buses to come arrest #occupysf. Because it’s Muni, we know the cops will arrive late and sticky. – @natogreen
OH: “The police forgot one thing: MUNI is *never* on time!” – @sfslim
Oh, you witty Twitter folks! Tweet your gems (occupy or otherwise, but always Muni) our way, please.
Muni Operator Dares Car Driver 10.27.11
Photo by Jeff Rosen
A few nights ago I was on the L with one of my favourite train operators (I recognise his voice: once at Taraval and 22nd where the L stops outside the KFC/Taco Bell he reminded us that this was “The KFC stop, and it’s finger licking good”!). This operator decided to reprimand one rogue driver for whizzing past the train and almost knocking over an elderly passenger as she got off the train.
He opened all the doors then screamed over the loudspeaker system: “You jackass! You trying to kill my passengers? Why don’t you come on here and try that with me!” The car driver sped off but it put a smile on my face and on my fellow Muni passengers. I like a Muni operator who will stand up for his passengers and hopefully avoid us getting killed by some ignorant driver trying to get home in a hurry.
We like a Muni driver who looks out for us too! Got your own colorful Muni tale? We’re all about it.
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