Zoiks! Spooky season scaries at the Legion of Honor

Have you been to the Legion of Honor at night? I haven’t. And I definitely won’t be going after this story.

Muni operator and Muni Haiku Battle champion Mc Allen reminds us of what can go bump (and wrong) on a late-night run. Originally shared at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023, it’s the perfect accompaniment to the seasonal festivities. 

Mc (pronounced “Mack”) was once featured on the Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, the NPR weekly news quiz. He believes in the power of Slow Streets, Great Walkways, Transit Only Lanes and No Parking Signs. Mc’s poetry has appeared in The San Franciscan magazine and the Bay City Beacon. He’s been a guest of the Total SF, Roll Over Easy, 99% Invisible, and Muni Diaries podcasts, as well as a twice-victor, once-victim at the Muni Haiku Battle at Muni Diaries Live. Mc lives in Dogpatch with his wife and two kids, and you can find him behind the wheel of the 35-Eureka and the 29-Sunset. 

Here’s Mc:

We might have mentioned one or twice or 20 times, but we are celebrating our 15th birthday. Festivities continue at Muni Diaries Live on November 2, so don’t miss out! We have some anniversary goodies and are putting the variety in variety show. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

Photo by Emily Huston

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  • Drift Hunters

    Mc’s story about late-night Muni runs near the Legion of Honor definitely adds a spooky vibe to the season! It makes you wonder about all the unseen (and maybe unheard!) happenings on those routes after dark. I wonder if Mc ever feels like he’s navigating a real-life version of something out of a video game, like Drift Hunters, trying to perfectly handle those turns in less-than-ideal conditions. Thanks for sharing this, it’s a fun and slightly chilling read!

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  • This spooky tale about the Legion of Honor is perfect for the season! Mc Allen’s storytelling and achievements are truly inspiring.

  • Isolde

    What a fun read! I love how you captured the spooky ambiance at the Legion of Honor. It reminds me of my own visits to haunted places – always thrilling and a little nerve-wracking! Have you tried walking up that slope leading to the museum at dusk? It’s eerie but beautiful!

  • Jack Dalton

    Great story it really brings out that eerie late night transit vibe around the Legion of Honor and adds a fun twist with Mc Allen’s background in poetry and public transit culture. lanai enclosure

  • Mickey

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