Muni rider arrested for lighting passenger’s hair on fire

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TGIF

Police arrested a Muni rider for setting a woman’s hair on fire on the bus, reports SFist. A new nightmare for those of us with long (flammable?) hair, the suspect got onto the bus near Eighth and Market, reports SFist, and here’s what happened:

Police say that a 37-year-old man who was seated behind the victim pulled out a lighter and set the victim’s hair on fire, then fled the scene. He was later located, police say, and was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault.

The victim was not injured (physically, that is).

Perhaps related: Top 10 WTF Muni Moments of 2016.

Category: News, WTF: Weirdness on Muni

Renegade plant decor at Van Ness Station

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Who hasn’t gone into mid-commute HGTV mode and wondered: How would I spruce up this Muni Metro station?

Eagle-eyed reporter Vivian Ho (@ohvivho) spotted this easy home-decor fix on the Van Ness Station platform — the rollable potted plant really brings the room together, I think.

The Muni Diaries Instagram account is awaiting your submission! Tag us w/#munidiaries to submit your own slice of life.

Vivian will be telling a story at Muni Diaries Live on April 15, by the way! If you haven’t gotten a ticket for the show yet, they’re on sale now.

Category: Funny: Muni LOLs

Muni Diaries Live: Full Lineup Announced!

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Twice a year, we bring Muni Diaries to life at the Elbo Room. There, you can hear true, hilarious tales from everyday riders like yourself. For our upcoming show on April 15, we’re bringing back our popular Muni Haiku Battle: a 5-7-5 syllabic showdown featuring our reigning champion, Baruch Porras-Hernandez. Watch him defend his crown (or rather, glorious headband) with these other stellar storytellers. Tickets are on sale now, so grab a ticket today and put us in your calendar of fun.

Our full lineup:
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Category: Featured, Muni Diaries Live

Woman tasers creeper on Muni

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Rider Katie Martin witnessed this jaw-dropping incident on Muni the other day. She took to Facebook with her story:

SOME WOMAN JUST TASERED THIS SACK OF HUMAN GARBAGE WHO WAS SEXUALLY HARASSING HER ON THE BUS AND I AM ROLLING!!! I literally laughed/cackled aloud. I’m worried for my soul. #thisisthebestday #myhero #notjusthello #pussygrabsback

 

Cold as ice, she just got up at her stop and stepped over his prone, twitching body and bounced. Several of us looked at each other like, “I dunno, should we help him?” And then collectively decided, “Nah” and returned to our phones.

Wow. Just…wow. A little internet research reveals that it is actually mostly legal to carry tasers in California. But if you don’t have one handy, a burrito makes a perfect weapon or comeback.

Saw something on Muni you think the world should know? Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Our email inbox, muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com, is always open!

Photo by @Torbakhopper

Category: WTF: Weirdness on Muni

When wine rolls out from under your Muni seat…

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What would you do if a full bottle of wine rolled out from under your seat on the bus? This heartwarming scene is from the New York City Subway, as posted by reporter Colleen Hagerty, but I feel pretty confident that San Franciscans would start a party, too. After all, we’re not above pre-gaming on the bus (like with this fine box of Franzia).

A full bottle of wine just rolled out from under a subway seat and now these 2 strangers popped it open & are drinking it. This is peak NYC

Hat tip Katie M.

Got other party tips for your fellow riders? Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. You can also email us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com — our inbox is always open!

Category: Funny: Muni LOLs

1950’s Muni baseball team is nothing short of amazing

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Did you know that in the 1950’s, Muni had its own baseball team? The uniforms alone are amazing. We found this vintage gem via the SFMTA Photo Archive (which you should definitely follow). Check out their Muni baseball caps and jackets!

Speaking of team-building activities, Rick Prelinger of the Prelinger Library once featured the “Muni Drum & Bugle Corps” at Lost Landscapes of San Francisco. I’m still on the hunt for anyone who knows more about this marching band of yore.

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