Unsuck DC Metro: Rider Hall of Shame: If You've Got it, Flaunt it.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Rider Hall of Shame: If You've Got it, Flaunt it.

From Christina:

My roommate was coming home from work from Dupont Circle Monday night and had to look at this the entire time. What a sight to see. Not to mention a few passengers tried to wake him up, as this was the last train to service Glenmont that night. It's probably safe to say he missed his stop. By the time my roommate got off at Silver Spring, this guy was still in this comatose state. Get it together people. Not only is this ... er... embarrassing ... it's unsafe and inconsiderate.

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One take · 709 weeks ago

Down goes Frazier!

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DCRider · 709 weeks ago

They're called consequences. Hopefully when this guy finally woke up and realized he was up the creek, whatever behavior led to this won't happen anymore....

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John · 709 weeks ago

Well at least this guy has an excuse: He's drunk.
Whats the excuse for all the "First Class" Metro Riders who think they can stretch out their legs, and put their briefcase on a second seat during rush hour? Did they pay extra fare or something?

1 reply · active 709 weeks ago

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John · 709 weeks ago

Before floodgates open, I didn't mean to say its ok for him to be a drunk asshole.

I'm just making the point that the sober people being assholes by acting like first class passengers could be worse because they are aware of the fact they are being assholes.

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Guest · 709 weeks ago

She should apply for the station manager position at metro!

2 replies · active 709 weeks ago

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UnSuck Fan · 709 weeks ago

Huh? Don't you mean the guy as he is passed out/asleep? ;-)

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Guest · 709 weeks ago

Looks like a female

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Drew · 709 weeks ago

A few months ago I got off at Greenbelt. The driver makes an announcement that the train is out of service. A guy, late teens I'd guess, is on the platform with full headphones, immersed in his own world. He boards. Enjoy your trip to the yard, pal!

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anon · 709 weeks ago

a) You don't know he's drunk - could just be really, really tired and just got comfy.

b) It sure doesn't look like rush hour to me. Does that look like a crowded train to anyone?

c) Worse, almost, is the person behind him who's using a seat to hold a bag.

1 reply · active 709 weeks ago

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John · 709 weeks ago

c) thats your typical "FIRST CLASS" metro rider.

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guest · 709 weeks ago

So you had to endure looking at his belly for a few stops. Meh. If he was indeed drunk, I'd rather him be on Metro than behind the wheel in that state.

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David Benson · 709 weeks ago

I don't understand how he was being inconsiderate.

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dcn8v · 709 weeks ago

He's not drunk, he's just really good at planking.

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Ms. Blasé · 709 weeks ago

Hopefully, he finally woke up in the train yard.

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Bet · 709 weeks ago

The rail manager at metro was was caught drunk on the job for the second time was not disciplined and it was covered up by many officials.

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@VeggieTart · 709 weeks ago

Given how jerky the trains are, it's amazing this individual did not go sliding off the seat and onto the floor.

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GetOutOfMyEye · 709 weeks ago

How did your roommate "have" to look at this the whole time?

I see an empty seat facing the other way in the picture!
Or, if she needs to be in the area she's in (I guess if she's in a wheel chair), she could have moved cars (though I'm not sure how long this'd take in a wheel chair, but I assume about as quick as walking, and there's usually enough time to change cars depending on operator).

Funny picture, worth being on unsuck...
but your roommate's complaints are invalid.