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Is it just me or has anyone else realised how completely stupid some people become on busses? Why is it that people will stand, quite content waiting for the bus, watching the world (and all the other busses they don’t need) go by and when it finally arrives they suddenly burst into life? It always looks like they’ve forgotten they were waiting for a bus and seem completely surprised when it pulls up!
They start fumbling about with purses, wallets or handbags, searching franticly for loose change which they’ve only just remembered they need in order to get on the bus! These poor souls appear to loose all sense of co-ordination when chucking coins at the driver and as a result, can’t remember where they’re going!
Once on the bus, people find choosing a seat virtually impossible. I witnessed a man change seats 3 times on one particular journey. I’ve no idea why. I’m not even sure he knew! Too much choice confuses people (not just on busses either but that’s another story). It seems that decision making is just too difficult whilst on public transport. Looking bewildered and lost, some individuals simply decide to stand at the front of the bus… getting in the way!!!!!!
Why on earth do people think standing where others are trying to get on or off the bus is a good place to spend your journey? Why can’t people see that this the most ridiculous place to position themselves? As it is you have to be a stick insect to manoeuvre your way to front of the bus in order to get off. Remember of course that most drivers would really like you to leap from the moving vehicle rather than actually come to a complete halt. That would involve slowing down and heaven forbid changing to first gear! You often need to be an Olympic hurdler (or pole volter) in order to reach the door before the driver decides to pull away and don’t get me started on the grand prix style buggies and pushchairs you need to navigate.
I spend most journeys quietly seething and willing these dosey people to take a look around and realise that the rest of the passengers could cheerfully beat them about the head with their French stick!
Oh the joys of public transport! Trying to bore holes into their skull with my eyes is completely wasted. You see, as a result of them being so unbelievably dim they fail to notice my glares and looks of frustration and subsequently remain rooted to the spot!
You can, of course resort to the measures I now employ… walk!
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Are you still alive? I mean I know you are, I woke up with you just this morning! But do you intend to post any more sarcy entertaining stories?
Comment by danbee 11.24.05 @ 4:53 pm