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The image above marks the first time I or Amy, who sent this to me, have seen BART trains covered in an advertisement.
The ad above, says Amy, is for Monterey Bay Aquarium. It “covered a couple of cars,” according to her.
Have you seen BART train-wrap ads before?
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.”
Intrepid Capp St. reporter Amy (of Capp Street Crap fame) spotted Lava Mae’s “One Shower at at Time” bus (where else?) on Capp Street earlier today. Either it’s setting up early for its Saturday debut, or this is a media stunt.
ICYMI: This weekend, Lava Mae will roll out its Muni bus that has been converted into mobile showers. The idea is to provide a space for the showerless to clean themselves easily and effectively. Porta-showers, you might say. Rad idea.
Lots of things falling off, being complimented, opening, hitting people on the head, and just generally being worn by tourists this week. Behold:
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This skater done hitched a ride on a Muni light-rail vehicle. Crazily, this isn’t our first such Muni daredevil sighting: In 2011, we posted about this cyclist who couldn’t be bothered with the Muni right-of-way and the hill it bypasses on the J-Church line.
Says Muni rider K L, “Today only! #SFMuni offering free rides to thrill-seekers. #girlpower #SF”
According to Peter, what does it take for the perfect transit experience? A rad destination and open-container boozing on the bus, of course.
SF Chronicle columnist Peter Hartlaub graced the stage at Muni Diaries Live this April with tales of frozen turkey/bologna sandwiches, screensavers, and mullet’d Muni drivers. Who wouldn’t want to freeze the moment on their last Muni ride to Candlestick Park?
Muni Diaries Live is our twice-a-year live storytelling event at the Elbo Room. We’ll be back this fall with another great lineup and riotously hilarious Muni stories.