Preview of the End of the World on Muni
Meredith (@callan) sent us this photo and said, “This pic was taken on the 5 on the night of the zombie apocalypse. ‘Nuff said.”
Did Mayans believe in zombies? We’ll find out after Dec. 21.
Author: eugenia
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.")
Vintage Muni Sign, Meet Cool Living Room
Justin (aka bourboncoke on Instagram) has a pretty awesome living room, featuring vintage fabric Muni signage. Can we have our Muni Diaries meeting at your house, Justin? We’ll bring bourbon as well as Coke.
Here’s what the signs look like framed, via Apartment Therapy.
On Muni, Bring Your Own Chair. Lots of Them.
Photo by ltyote
Muni newbie lesson number one: that clear liquid on your seat? It’s not water. So what do experienced Muni riders do? Bring your own seats, of course. While running Muni Diaries from our living rooms the last few years, we have seen so many DIY seating submissions that I had to put them all together here just for pure amusement.
Here are all the chairs we’ve spotted on Muni. So. Many. Chairs! Read more
Shortest Break-Up Letter
Photo by courtchops
Kind of the opposite of “it’s not you, it’s me,” which of course means it’s really…you.
A random sticker spotted by courtchops on the 18-46th Avenue.
Other important messages found on Muni:
- Philosophy on the 6-Parnassus: “All I need is a pen, a piece of wood, and some open space…”
- Ear buds on the T-Third: “Maybe it’s time to take those things out of our ears…”
- Important health discovery on Muni: “Look, I found it.”
Bus Stop Amenities: Light Therapy and Stress Relief
Photo via Fast Company
What’s your Muni shelter done for you lately? Relieve your stress? Cure your seasonal depression? We found two incredibly considerate bus stop projects around the world. Read more
Muni Christmas Carol Lyrics
Photo by Lynn Friedman
Reader Kelsey W. found a good use of her time during the recent shutdowns in the subway (first for flooding then for a blown transformer). She set the lyrics to the tune of Jingle Bells and The First Noel. Should you be caroling with these tunes (maybe at Santacon this Saturday?): videos or it didn’t happen!
Here are Kelsey’s Muni Christimas Carol Lyrics. Read more