Agree or not, and we don't, the latest Kansas City toy train streetcar clip reveals some important rules for riding IN BETWEEN BREAKDOWNS.
The highlights . . .
- THE ANIMATION SPECIFICALLY FORBIDS NACHOS ON THE STREETCAR!!!
Obviously discriminating against bloggers, gamers, stereotypical Latinos and fatties. I don't wanna be paranoid but it's hard not to take this one personally.
- The Wait Times Are A Lot Longer Than 15 Minutes
In this first month of streetcar operation, passengers have typically reported waiting for at least a half an hour during busy times. This might or might not be a good thing.
- TOY TRAIN STREETCAR BUTTONS ARE A BAD IDEA!!!
Kansas City 3rd District At-large Councilman Quinton Lucas calls into question the button tech in his latest tweet. While user participation is great, this filthy gimmick should give germaphobes a moment of pause and really just requires another inconvenient extra step.
Either way, the rules of the streetcar remain important, so take a look:
You decide . . .
Good information between breakdowns.
ReplyDeleteyour obsession with the streetcar, while amusing at first, has quickly turned into a really sad situation bordering on the irrational.
ReplyDeleteMakes you look pretty stupid. So do go on.
Yes, how delusional to push back against the silly hype.
DeleteThe streetcar is a daily example of people who know nothing about mass transit thinking it's the best thing since sliced bread. How many of the streetcar fans know a thing about taking a bus in Kansas City and along the same route to the Plaza that they want fora future $500 million expansion of the streetcar?
ReplyDeleteGood first comment. I see TKC updated an included in. Nicely done @8:01!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like the buttons initially, but I quickly realized how much it would suck to be near the door when it was freezing outside. Folks will get used to it and I actually appreciate that design choice.
ReplyDeleteI think what bugs me a little more is actually having "rules." As with any public space, enforcing additional rules that aren't already laws is a questionable and inconsistent use of resources. I can't remember the last time I was on the bus and didn't see someone eating Fritos. I guess they have the ability to use the Downtown CID ambassadors to enforce the rules, but it's gonna get dangerously close to "No backwards caps, white shirts, or work boots" like at the P&L District. White folks being super protective and specific of their toys. It's not really for "those folks," but if we must tolerate them, we'll make them adhere to our culturally insensitive rules.
For a little mid-west town that so desperately wants to make believe it's big league, the fawning over-the-top hype of a 2-mile streetcar line gives away what a hick town it really is.
ReplyDeleteGolly golly gosh.
Ain't never seen nothing like this in Warm Spit, Kansas!
It can't be long before someone discovers an image of Jesus in one of the cars!
One tweeter asked Portland how to deal with derailments since we are imitating their toy train system.
ReplyDeleteLMAO!
They must think supporters have the intelligence level of a four or five year old.
ReplyDeleteIn case of impending derailment the operator will say prepare for impact two seconds beforehand. Passengers who are not seated should grasp one strap with two hands, lift your feet off the floor and lift your knees upward in an embryo position to protect your midsection and genitals.
ReplyDelete^^^^^It's a hit in your mind only and only because it is free. Hell if Yellow Cab gave away free 2 mile rides they would be so busy you would never be able to get one to pick you without a 4-hour wait. Charge as much as a bus ride and see how fast riders all bail on you.
ReplyDeleteIn event of a rolling gun battle between weird passengers and a vehicle outside the streetcar, put your head between your knees when the operators says Brace! Brace! Brace!
ReplyDeletethink the buttons are nasty how clean do you think the over head straps and the seats and the poles are. knowing k c they are probably never disinfected.
ReplyDeleteRE: "Obviously discriminating against bloggers, gamers, stereotypical Latinos and fatties. I don't wanna be paranoid but it's hard not to take this one personally."
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is writing GOLD!!!!
NACHOS LIVES MATTER!!!!
Let the revolution begin.
Streetcar is the biggest scam KC has running. There's not any there, there. It's just a funnel for more money.
ReplyDeletei dont touch things,dead serious..there is no way i could ride this thing if i wanted to
ReplyDeleteThe Train is a cess pool. Think about the feces on the hands of the riders. Just one rider is a pink eye away from you. Enjoy shit breath!
ReplyDeleteWhen visiting downtown, take a hankie with you.
ReplyDeleteAnd then burn it when you get home.
Summertime.
ReplyDeleteThe extention will fix it all.
ReplyDeleteLike Kemet says, "Don't hurt nobody..."
ReplyDeleteI saw two guys wiping boogers on the buttons. They should have plastic gloves for all riders.
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