Photo Diary: Muni Cellphone Talker, You’re Excused
You know how you hate cell phone talkers on Muni, right? I think this lady’s definitely excused in my book because…hello, pupperdoo napping in her shirt!
Photo via @nET_oH_.
Video: Silent Disco Flash Mob on BART
Hey, a DJ is on BART but everything’s quiet, and why is everyone wearing headphones? We just got this flash mob video from Russ Megowan, who’s been doing these “silent disco” flash mobs on BART on Saturdays. The guys brought a box full of wireless headphones and a DJ setup, and promptly started a party in your ears (only) on a BART train.
It’s all fun and games until a BART cop shows up, so you should watch the video to see what happens.
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Chicago Transit: One disgusting slap in the face
Photo by terremonto
So, you think you have a nasty commute? Last month, a transit rider in Chicago called police after a fellow passenger smacked her across the face with a sock full of poop. Screaming and covered in feces, the woman chased after her attacker, but he ended up escaping.
The woman told the Post-Tribune that the attack occurred without warning and described it as the “biggest degradation” she’d ever experienced, so bad that she would have preferred he’d hit her instead.
Wallet Lost, Wallet Returned!
Photo by Lynn Friedman
Reader Avi H. thought his wallet was lost forever, but sometimes the universe gives you a break, even when it’s on Muni. Here’s Avi’s story.
About three years ago, I was on the 66 heading inbound to go to school. When I left the bus, my wallet had fallen out of my hoody-jacket’s pocket and onto the seat. I got off the bus to wait for the 48 and started digging in my pockets to find the transfer. Unfortunately my wallet wasn’t there! I began panicking. I knew the likely story is that my wallet will never be returned. I called Muni Lost and Found, talked to other riders waiting at the bus stop, and even tried running after the bus.
(Side note: I am used to living in places where people do not return things, and thefts are of a daily occurrence.)
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Muni Strange Cargo Report: The Smallest Bench
Photo by dweintraub
The newest addition to our long-running Muni Strange Cargo report: miniature bench and a regular-size lamp. A Craigslist used-furniture shopping trip, perhaps?
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Video: Muni Juggling Action
Cool thing to do on Muni: juggling. This guy’s doing it with one hand on a moving bus. You have my respect, sir.
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