Seats

A friend of mine told me he hates the bus because people always make you feel bad when you just want to sit down.  All of the single seats get taken, and then people act as if you are invading their space when you have to double up.  It's not like I'm trying to sit at your same table in a restaurant.  It is for this reason that today I kept moving past the old woman that had her Bartell's bag on the open seat and sat down next to a normal-looking guy busy playing on his cell phone.  My intuition was correct because as soon as a woman wanted to sit down on the blocked seat, the old woman gave a heavy sigh and forcefully moved her bag to her lap.  At the same time an ambulance was passing by and the crazy old bat dropped her bag on the floor and covered both ears with her fuzzy blue gloves.

Elderly/Handicapped Seating

Today on facebook my friend Lindsey who is 8 months pregnant posted the following while riding the 15:

"All men under the age of 40 sitting in the 6 seats reserved for the elderly and persons with a disability...".

This really grinds my gears.  Although it does get annoying having to move for the elderly all the time.

Metro Fashion

Running low on cash but still want to keep up with your stylish reputation?  Tired of wasting compostable goods and want to make the most out of your garbage?  Well for a hot look just take a piece of Saran Wrap, (you don't even have to buy it, just save the wrap from the sandwich you bough at lunch) wrap it around your head once and create a sloppy bow. Now go get on the bus, weirdo.

Dr. Richard Kimble

Hot tipper Chavez had an exciting bus experience on the #12 today,  right out of the movies:

 "On bus and man got on from hospital - in his gown with IV still intact", she excitedly texts me. "Seriously no one talked to him...we all acted normal in fear, think he was drunk!".

I like to imagine he is a man wrongly accused of a heinous crime and running from the law, 'The Fugitive' style.

Anyway, Chavez would have liked to snap a picture for us, but said she was too grossed out by the bloody mess...so I have supplied my own photo.

Bus Fare Inflation and More Bad Acting

Bus fare went up by .25 cents after New Year's Day.  Tonight I forgot and had to do the bad acting where I searched through all of my pockets and my wallet for a quarter I knew I didn't have.  During the middle of my "acting" the driver said, "I ain't going to kick you off the bus!".  Why don't I ever follow my own advice?

Ah Yes, The Ol' "Must Be Here Somewhere!"

I hate to tell you this Sir, but your acting is awful.  Instead of reaching in each pocket four or five times and trying your best to appear bewildered, just admit you don't have the fare. It's 20 degrees out, I'm sure she will let you ride.

Eye Contact

If you see someone talking to themselves and are sure they are not wearing a blue tooth, refrain from making eye contact. They might start acting crazy, call you the "N" word and tell you they are going to stab you.