Overheard in D.C.: Metro Frustration
Anyone who's ever ridden Metro at any point in their lives has been frustrated at some point. The trains take forever to show up, people won't move towards the middle, there are delays, track work, etc., etc., etc. It's the new death and taxes. Sometimes the frustration causes a reaction, like emails or phone calls to Metro, being rude to other passengers, or the usual grumbling. Sometimes you need to appeal to a higher power. Maybe they can put in a good word for us.
Overheard of the Week
On the Green Line when the Pope was in town:
A guy in a large jacket jumps on the Green line, almost getting his jacket caught in the door.
As he's struggling with the jacket he yells, "Jesus Christ!"
He turns to see he is surrounded by priests on their way to see the Pope.
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After the jump, cupcakes, non racist racism, and Dan's Cafe.
Photo by andertho
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The Cialis cupcake is delicious
Outside Georgetown Cupcake:
Two burly guys walk by a line of customers.
Burly guy: "If I'm gonna stand in line for a cupcake, it better make my dick hard."
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Way to not read the news, watch TV, or talk to anyone for a few years.
Outside the new Nationals Ballpark on Wednesday before the Mets game:
Guy on cell phone: "What? You're at RFK? You f$%&!"
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There's an interesting take.
Two flamboyant Asian men near the new Harris Teeter:
One of them: "You lived in Mt Pleasant during the riots? Oh my god, it's changed so much. It's so much nicer now that it's all white people. So much less racist than it used to be."
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Only when Lonny Baxter is around.
Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in front of White House:
Husband, wife, and kid are walking away.
Husband: "They used to allow cars on this street not that long ago... "
Wife: "Yeah, but I mean it's better this way."
Husband: "Yeah, I mean you have a lot of drive-bys in the city."
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It's a classy establishment
A few Sundays ago at Fair Oaks Mall:
Young guy comes out of Todai Japanese seafood buffet on his cell phone:
"What am I doing? I just got done fucking your little sister. Just playing. We were eating sushi at Todai. Those fuckers cleaned off the table three times! I get up to go to the bathroom, my plates, my food is fucking gone! They took my fucking drink! I'm NEVER fucking coming here ever again!"
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The foundation of a strong relationship
At Dan's Cafe:
A few guys are sitting around talking loudly.
One guy: "Yeah, I got a huge porn collection. She watches it when I'm gone. It's cool."
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This would be funny if he said it like the Office Space boss. But he probably didn't.
In the administrative offices of a theater company downtown:
Marketing Director: "Is there anything else I need to bring to the budgeting meeting... besides a red pen?"
General Manager: "Well, if you could leave your pride at your desk, that would be great."
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Metro frustration part two.
On the Green line a few weeks ago:
Woman: "I will make certain that your actions will impact EVERYONE." (repeats 3 times with alternating emphasis)
"I am sick and tired of your bullshit." (3 times with alternating emphasis).
"I have had it with your f*ing bullsh!t."
Woman exits train at PG Plaza.
Bystander: "Was she on her cell phone?"
Another bystander: "No."
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They also accept grainy videos featuring guys with AK-47s
On ABC7 news at 6 with closed captioning on.
A story is describing the influx of foreigners into D.C. because of the weak dollar.
Closed captioning: "Some stores have even started accepting Euros to make shopping more terrorist friendly."