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Here’s another reason why we should all look up from our phones every once in a while on the bus: read something, look out the window, or make some art. This time-lapse video of an artist drawing an impressive portrait on Muni — in color, no less — is courtesy of George Cwirko-Godycki (find him on @insta or on Etsy).
Other ways art make Muni rides so much better:
A surprise gift you actually like
When you’re incredibly flexible and have a yoga mat while waiting for BART, naturally this is what you do! This video at Montgomery BART station came from Harry McCracken on Vine.
Other times BART made people get on their dancing feet:
This can’t be a coincidence, can it? This floppy giant was found waiting for the bus with its pouty eyes just the other day. The above photo came to us via Harry Mok. If memory serves, other members of the species have been patiently waiting for the bus to come. Is this a thing?
First, the panda.
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Then this:
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At least one of them finally caught the bus.
In other news: 10 best sleeping positions on Muni.
If you’re planning a grand heist involving a Muni shelter, Burrito Justice is here to help. He recently captured such a heist in action, as seen above and below, on Precita street.
Step 1: Obtain some fire trucks and firefighters to help you block off the street and oncoming traffic.
Step 2: Befriend your neighborhood tow truck operation and convince them that this is totally legit.
Step 3: Sit back and admire the glorious Muni shelter elevated in all its glory. Live tweet or Snapchat optional.
Step 4: Don’t forget the orange cones. Safety!
We know that someone out there actually has an old-school Muni shelter in their possession from our 2010 Great Muni Shelter Giveaway. I wonder if that particular Muni stop will make a Burning Man appearance any time soon …
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, yous guys. If lemons on Muni can find love, what’s stopping this beautiful, delicious avocado?
Also, now I want guacamole.
h/t Muni rider Dan: “idk you guys i just can’t really see this whole free avocado on muni thing catching on tbqh”
We found this illustration by Maxfield Bala on Instagram via Creative IQ studio. This will now forever be the image that comes to my mind when my morning bus is packed to the gills (get it? get it?), moving at a glacial speed, and I’m thinking, “What’s taking so long?”
More illustrations featuring our daily ride: Muni stars in My Neighbor Totoro.
