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Original post, Sept. 18, 2012:
And here’s what happens once these two got on the bus and discovered that punk rock isn’t so friendly to Starfleet ears.
Setting aside all talk of malodors and defecation for a moment, this week served up many inspiring nuggets witnessed and otherwise experienced on Muni and documented in 140 characters or less. Here’s a list of greatest hits for this week:
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Photo by Brennan Browne
Never shying away from calling-it-like-it-is, a Muni rider got something off his chest about the Cheetos ad found on a Mission bus stop. CBSLocal says that the ad is causing “raised eyebrows” and Cheetos told CBSLocal they did not create this ad. Methinks that perhaps this spoof ad refers to a long-forgotten meme: anyone remember Cheesus, the Jesus-shaped Cheeto found by a New York couple a few years ago?
For your reference, I’m talking about this guy:
Photo via Inquisitr.com
For more spoof ad fun, we’ve got a special variety of Tums, the unfortunate nickname for Tartine, and an inexplicable spoof of Du Beers.
Top photo via Sasha Marie
Is this that thing where you need a reminder to check your to-do list? For Iesha’s sake, I sure hope not.
Via Muni rider Andrea: “Iesha, your homework better be done. #sfmuni #munidiaries”
As Muni rider Kris asks, “Rocket ship or an obelisk on wheels? You decide.”
Thanks for keeping your mind out of the gutter, Kris. I wish I were so strong.
Whether it’s an overheard or just someone you spot working life like a champ, there’s a lot to learn on your way from Point A to Point B. Don’t ever say Muni never learned you anything!
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Photo by Muni rider Arturo