Do you plan on paying for that extra seat you think your bag needs on the public transit system we use? Oh no? Well then don’t give me a dirty look or mumble under your breath when I: A) Sit on your shit or B) Ask you to move it.
If you want to deposit another $2.75 for the bus and yes I pay extra for the Link, then by all means PLEASE take 2 seats. One for you and the other for your luggage! —Tired of Seat Wars
This article appears in May 31 – Jun 6, 2012.
Ah yes, the People Carrier woes are always good to start the week. The lovelies that sit in the aisle seat and leave the window seat vacant are real gems ….. they become my target when taking the transit.
Chivalry is dead I tell ya. Thing of the past. What a damn shame. Me, myself and I. That’s the way of the world today. Fuck you and your needs, it”s all about me. That is what we have become and don’t expect it to get any better anytime soon. Sign of the times.
“Do you plan on paying for that extra seat…. “
Thought this bitch was going to be about fat people. I’m saddened that it isn’t. Fat people are the worst.
I guess the person who had their bag sitting on the empty seat behind them should have been sitting at attention the entire ride in anticipation of a precious person such as yourself getting offended and sitting on their bag deliberately, instead of politely ASKING them to move it. How dare someone sit their bag on an empty seat next to them and then space out at the window, instead of anticipating that a person like yourself might not feel they should actually be required to simply ask for something politely.
Talk about entitled!
It’s a shame people couldnt realize the whole ME ME ME thing goes TWO ways!
hey Tak Man,
If they want to ride the bus, perhaps they should read up first.
http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/passeng…
“Passengers with bags are asked to be considerate of other passengers as they manoeuvre on and off the bus. Also, keep seats free for other passengers; bags should be placed on the lap or under the seat. “
despite the typo, it basically says don’t be a douchebagel
Hahahaa…”douchebagel” Zzz cracks me up
If there aren’t any other seats, I’ll be sure to keep my bag on my lap, but if I have a bunch of stuff and there are TONS of other seats, I’ll put my bag on the other seat. Although, I tend to habitually put my bag on my lap and I’m happy to move my stuff so someone can sit down. I tend to keep my stuff in my lap because someone could just as easily grab it and go if it’s not secure… I got a $450 Coach bag for Christmas, and I’d rather not have that stolen.
It’s not THAT hard to say “could you please move your crap” to someone who’s on the bus taking up a seat with their shit. However, I don’t really see the need that much these days, to be honest. Most routes I take don’t really have that much of a problem with people not moving their shit without being asked.
All other routes don’t exist to me 😛
I’m with PK in that I’d never put my bags down next to me if there weren’t lots of empty seats around, but I’ve still had people thunk down next to me. Even so, what is the problem with politely asking for things? Most people go about their lives with a lot on their minds; we might not be actively anticipating others’ needs, but most of us are happy to help when snapped out of our reveries. Atleast, that’s my experience. I find that if I ask for things politely, without a defensive chip on my shoulder, I’m usually replied to with an “Oops, sorry about that” and a smile.
Perhaps some of the ‘lovelies’ are a somewhat claustrophobic and feel a little too confined in the window seat.
I shake my head at the ones who sit at the very back by the window and drape their size 13 shit caked Nike’s over the side seats infront of them, and pretend to be napping, man some people are just clueless.
Geez, Wheels…isn’t part of your job as a driver of our “fine” transit system watching out for and enforcing transit rules to prevent this type of shit from happening in the first place? I agree that chivalry is a dying art but you’re actually in a position to do something about it, at least, within your realm of transit users and “seat warriors”.
I always put my backpack beside me on the bus, but I am not a douchebag and take up two seats while people have to stand. I will always move over so someone can have the seat.
yeah, but when you move your backpack and they don’t sit next to you…sadness^^
guess these people don’t read the overhead ads, the one about sharing you seat, not the load. yep, they should put it on the floor, betwixt the hind legs, like so so normal people do was on a 52 once, going to dark side, woman got on, about 6 huge walmart bags, and took all the seats on one side of bus.by the way, it was packed at the time, and more coming on all the stops to the bridge.
Some people have personal space issues that public transit cannot accommodate. They’ll just have to suck it up.
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Fart on their bag if they refuse to move it. If you don’t want to sit next to the jerk, fart in their mouth as you walk away to find another seat. Assholes like farts in their mouths.
biscuit, are we starting to get all horny now. wow, the sexy talk you just said. i’m there already, waiting.
People can sit in the aisles if tghey choose to, first come first served. If you too much of a wus to move to the window that is your problem. I need leg room so I take the aisle. Get over it
Sorry you have to stand, Prada got there first.
I don’t want to scuff my lovely. And yes I carry a prada bag and ride the loser cruiser and yes, my priorities are screwed up.
Is Prada the name of your stroller, or your kid?
haha, don’t give parental units anymore stupid baby name ideas. tho i still like soda and seven^^
Hay No Fool: did you buy that prada bag whilst you were on your bi polar binge of shopping using credit cards you ended up not having to pay back?