Photo Diary: The Tiniest Muni Pro Rider
According to the kid’s mom anyway. Photo by Corynne.
MUNI HULK!
There’s a powerful new force on Twitter you should know about. @MUNI_HULK has been smashing pixels on Twitter since late October.
Here’s Hulk’s tweet that goes with the photo above, just to give you a nibble:
“CLIPPER PUT UP XMAS LIGHTS BEFORE THANKSGIVING. HULK HATE COMMERCIALIZATION OF HOLIDAYS.”
Follow MUNI_HULK.
*Pardon the all-caps, folks.
Parliament of Owls on the N
Photo by Anna Conti
Rider Ben tipped us to Dan Dectis’s song “Judah,” which begins with a sound clip of the train. (Thanks also to Brant)
The sound of Muni also provides inspirastion to a music video about the 71-Haight that you might have seen here before.
Weekend Photos: Until Next Season, Giants
Photo by Dave Golden
That said, I jumped at the chance to do this post today after Eugenia forwarded me some more photos showing people on Muni going to the parade or celebrating on Monday night (see below). It really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, being here when the team won the World Series. So one last time, I just want to say: Congrats to the team.
Tonight, we’ll be at Julie Michelle‘s i live here: SF art opening at SOMArts. Julie is amazing. Her work is amazing. This show is gonna be through-the-roof amazing, celebrating one of the best reasons to love this city: its people. If you can’t make it tonight, the show will stay up until Nov. 30. Oh, and also, too: Muni Diaries will be hosting a night at Julie’s show on Nov. 17. We invite you to come share your stories with us in person. Stay tuned for more details.
There was also an election this week, I think.
The week’s Muni news:
- Muni drivers lose pay guarantee (SF Examiner)
- Muni may reduce stops to increase speed, save cash (SFGate)
- SFMTA Transit Director Predicts Better Muni Metro Service in Coming Months (Streetsblog SF)
- Muni Budget Deficit Predicted as Parking Citations Dip (Streetsblog SF)
Photo by Brandon Doran
And here are a few shots by Lee from Monday night, just after the Giants clinched the World Series win:
What Would Lady Gaga Wear on Muni?
Photo by Lilah Johnson
Lady Gaga, you got a call, it’s from the Muni Diaries store!
We said goodbye to the type “A” Fast Pass this week, but you can show your beloved monthly passes (and Muni Diaries) some love with these shirts. They are designed by New Skool‘s Nate1, who is also an in-house artist at Secession Art and Design.
Here’s what the shirt looks like if you don’t have a soda can wig to go with it:
This design is also available in baby onesies and adult hoodies at Secession Art and Design on 3361 Mission Street (and 30th Street).
Upclose:
I’ve got my bubble wrap ready so check out the Muni Diaries store if you want to buy one of these awesome shirts!
Kicking Off Muni Fashion Friday
The deadline for submission for our first Fashion Friday will be Thursday, Nov. 18.
To give you some inspiration, here are some fantastic photos of fashionable Muni riders taken by Racine Serrano. Racine is a student at San Francisco State University. She said:
“In a city where fashion can be spun any which way, I found individuals whose personal attention to detail forces those around them to pay attention and observe the story their personal style tells. Some people are blessed with not only a keen sense of fashion and a great eye for what works well together — whether it be color, prints, or patterns; they also have the confidence that exudes far past the garments they so skillfully engineer together.”
In the photo above, James Taylor, a student at City College of San Francisco, waits for the F while sipping his iced green tea. His military-inspired style was sourced by H&M, American Apparel shorts, vintage hat and belt, and Marc Jacobs boots.
Racine caught up with more fashionable Muni riders:
Kayla Jaramillo, SF State Art major, was on a break and waiting for the M inbound to do some shopping in West Portal. Clothing: compilation of vintage finds from all over SF. Jewelry: vintage pieces, including a Sergio Gutierrez bracelet, Urban Outfitters boots.
Leilani was just about to hop on the J to the Greyhound station to head back to Elk Grove after visiting family for the weekend. Cardigan: Urban Outfitters. Tank and leggings: Forever 21, Handbag: Nine West, Boots: Bakers
Javier Francis, CCSF Fashion Merchandise Marketing student, Javier exits Civic Center Muni heading to the Academy of Arts for a go-see (model casting call.) Leather bomber jacket: Zara. Tee: Hans. Acid-wash denim: Levis. Snakers: True Religion
Bianca Solorzano, SF State Student and American Apparel VM. She was waiting for the 49 to see some friends. Coat: Ruffian. Crop top: American Apparel. High waisted trousers: Vintage. Shoes and bag: Marc Jacobs.
Inspired? The next time you see someone rocking some seriously good fashion, take a picture of them, let them know that it is for Muni Diaries Fashion Friday (and that they look beautiful), and send the picture to us!