Eugenia Chien has been eavesdropping on the 47, 49, or 1 lines since the mid-90's. She lives by the adage, "Anything can happen on Muni" (and also, "That's not water.")

On Muni, a Yelling Match Made in Heaven

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Photo by torbakhopper

Sometimes it’s just not enough to complain in your inside voice. And sometimes, when you forget to talk in your inside voice on Muni, you’ll get your own play-by-play commentary with banjo accompaniment. From Muni rider Sarabeth:

I was waiting for the 24 bus outbound at Castro and Market. When the bus arrived, a few passengers got off the bus in a hurry. Then, the bus driver informed us that there had been an “incident” and the police were on their way. He said we were welcome to get on the bus, although “it might be a while.” I decided to wait for the next bus or the police to come. After a few minutes, a woman on the bus – who I later found out was the one causing ‘the incident’ on the bus – started yelling at other passengers on the bus, some of whom responded. Read more

It’s Musical Revenge! Top Five Muni Moments This Week

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Photo by davidquiros_

This week’s top moments on Muni feature a few well-dressed riders and a not-so-subtle battle of musical taste. I’m a hip-hop fan myself, but I’m not afraid of Achy Breaky Heart.

Top Muni moments this week:

  1. Putting Celine Dion on my phone to blast back at obnoxious boys who blast derogatory rap on the bus.
  2. Every time I’m treated to rap music on the 9, I unplug my headphones and treat everyone to “Achy breaky heart.”
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