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octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 08:29 PM Feb 2018

MTA Reminds New Yorkers They Can Fucking Walk

NEW YORK—In response to numerous complaints regarding recent delays and route changes to the city’s public transportation system, Metropolitan Transit Authority officials at a press conference Monday reminded residents that they can fucking walk.

“While we always do our best to avoid inconveniencing our customers, city residents should be aware that at any time, they are more than welcome to get off their asses and use their two fucking feet to reach destinations,” said MTA spokesperson Reggie Dawes, adding that the city’s comprehensive street grid system is easily accessible on foot “for any lazy bastard” and should be used as an alternative method of transportation if customers are unable to wait “10 extra goddamn minutes” for their train or bus. “We apologize to anyone frustrated by interruptions in service of our incredibly intricate 24-hour transportation system that provides fast commutes in relative ease and comfort, but remember, you can always just shut the hell up and take a fucking hike. You know what else connects to major locations all over the city? The sidewalk, you ungrateful pieces of shit."

https://www.theonion.com/mta-reminds-new-yorkers-they-can-fucking-walk-1822734848?__twitter_impression=true


Haha. I can actually see MTA spokespersons saying this.

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MTA Reminds New Yorkers They Can Fucking Walk (Original Post) octoberlib Feb 2018 OP
Wow! I had flashbacks to Bronx and Queens just now! icymist Feb 2018 #1
........ dhol82 Feb 2018 #2
You had me going there for a minute "Onion" as I've had some just as rude cracks from subway clerks. brush Feb 2018 #3
Must admit I had read waaaay too much before realizing it was the Onion. It just seemed a monmouth4 Feb 2018 #4
Chuckle... cbreezen Feb 2018 #5

monmouth4

(9,710 posts)
4. Must admit I had read waaaay too much before realizing it was the Onion. It just seemed a
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 08:55 PM
Feb 2018

possibility in these days.

cbreezen

(694 posts)
5. Chuckle...
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:05 PM
Feb 2018

As a person who relies on public transportation or my feet...

Always leave 30 to 45 minutes earlier than the schedule indicates if you have to be on time.

I've also been known to walk when a bus is late. Sitting at a bus stop waiting, waiting, waiting is the most boring thing, ever!

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