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We don’t have quite the on-board transit entertainment that a lot of other big cities have. So when it happens, it’s special.
Muni rider Peter sends us the above: “This guy busted out the guitar on the N Judah this morning.”
Also, just me, or is that Bradley Cooper in the foreground?
You’ve got your hand sanitizer and Clipper card holder already, so what else do you get a Muni rider to show a little commuter pride? We found seven cool Muni-themed gifts that would make a pretty cool holiday gift. Clock-wise:
Photo by tatuajefalso
We found a very sincere thank-you note from a blogger on Tumblr who had an amazing Muni driver who made his day by going above and beyond.
“Today I had one of the coolest experiences I have ever had riding Muni. The driver kept everyone informed of all delays. ‘we have one car ahead of us… their doors are closing. We’ll be moving in 5 to 10 seconds” he said, and he was right. At almost every stop he told everyone getting off to “have a great day I’ll see you mañana, be safe” and occasionally added “remember that Muni loves you.’ He was funny too. When it was time to raise the right-side steps he said ‘I’m raising the right side steps, I hope nobody had a big breakfast or we’re in trouble.’
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Found on Muni by lotuschild.tumblr.com: a beautiful shiba inu!
Given the cultural importance of Doge, though, forgive me if I add some meme-y, Muni-themed pizazz:
Such art.
Photo by Steve Rhodes
The blogger at Mirth and Mercy and John Steinbeck are friends, you see. So naturally, her chance encounter on Muni held deep significance.
“While riding the MUNI [sic] today, this really neat guy with a Saint Bernard in a service vest sidled up next to me and said ‘That’s one [of] his and my’s favorite books. We’re fans.’ I looked down at the Saint Bernard and asked his name, his owner told me it was Grr.”
Aww, and what a great name for a doggie. Find out what happened next over at Mirth and Mercy.
Today, San Francisco Chronicle’s Matier and Ross said it cost SF roughly $105,000 for Batkid to save our fair city. These Batkid assistants probably don’t care, though–nor should they.
Muni rider Sheila shared this on the Muni Diaries Facebook page on the most festive Friday San Francisco ever saw, noting that the kids were “on their way to assist Batkid in SF’s own Batmobile!”
Maybe thinking of Muni Metro as the Batmobile will make your commute more palatable? SFBatkid lessons live on.
Thanks for sharing, Sheila!