Unfortunate facts of Muni life

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Photo by analogskirt

I suppose it depends on your point of view. Some of these could be positive experiences. If so, good on ya. I guess?

  • It smells like poop on this bus. #goodmorning #yuck
  • Look lady, I’m sry that yr bag had to give up its seat so a human being could use it, but you need to get over it. #SFMuni
  • Munifears: seemingly irrational fears you have riding the bus, like someone ‘accidentally’ sitting in your lap #sfmuni
  • I don’t know what’s worse, that my #SFMuni driver is on the phone, or that it’s on speaker for us all to hear.
  • 22-Fillmore stalled while woman enlists help of strangers to carry her 9 Starbucks drinks. This a social science experiment?

This week’s Things on Muni is brought you to by fellow Muni riders @hughesmeghan, @ImekaSF, @menabus, @misschristiina_, and @nffo. Get up on it @munidiaries.

Shell the pet snail rides Muni

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Earlier this month, we told you about a snail who, we assumed, got on Muni by accident. Snails often have time for that, you know?

Now, not to be outdone by the Accidental Snail, Shell the pet snail (you read that right) has convinced his human to pack him in his little box and take him out for a day on the town.

Also, this snail’s name is Shell. Amazing.

Via Muni rider Michelle Marie King: “on the #1 this AM – met super pet rider named Shell.”

The Real SF Parents’ Guide to Taking Your Kids on Muni

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Photo by Leanne Maxwell

Bringing up urban kids has its own challenges, and riding public transit with kids probably ranks high on the list. As one parent on Twitter said, “Almost every time I take the kids on Muni, there’s a surprise which requires an explanation.” (we see what you meant, Mark!). We asked a few San Francisco parents for their tips on taking kids on Muni, and they’ve got some golden advice here.

These parents recommend that you start riding Muni with your kids when they’re young so that they can learn how to navigate the system. And when they’re older, teach them how to be independent and how to deal with potential creepy situations on the bus. Here are their tips for taking your children on Muni, based on the kids’ ages:
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Of boxers, fishnets, legs, backpacks, and fanny packs on Muni

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Lots of things falling off, being complimented, opening, hitting people on the head, and just generally being worn by tourists this week. Behold:

  • guy on #sfmuni w/pants sagging so low you can see the end of his boxers. He sat down and the pants fell to his ankles.
  • On the 14, man next to me got up, complimented my fishnets, patted my arm, then accidentally bonked me on the head. #Sfmuni
  • Overheard on the 14 “BACKDOOR! BACKDOOR! My legs open easier than these doors” #backdoor #munisf
  • how many times do you need to be hit in the head while seated by a backpack wearer on muni to start a bad day?
  • Surrounded by tourists wearing fanny packs who got on the wrong bus. It’s officially summer

This week’s Things on Muni is brought to you by fellow Muni riders @minglu, @tarintowers, @hooraybeltran, @kitchen_elf, and @VA_Holliday. Screw Apple: Contribute your verse @munidiaries.

Cats on ‘Muni’

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Photo by Kevin Montgomery

The San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center has reopened, and how. The newly remodeled facility features San Francisco-themed cat condos fit for a king (or the cat who thinks he’s a king).

Wouldn’t you know it, this precious micro version of the city, per @kevinmonty, includes a cable car. I know the inclination is to be all, “HA, cats would never show up on public transit,” but cats totally show up on public transit, if you’re wondering.

Learn more about adopting through SF SPCA here.

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