The Metro can be a boring place. Next stop, yadda yadda, doors on the right, zzz. There are sometimes crazy people on the train, or somebody singing, or something amusing happening, but generally it’s a snooze fest. Thankfully some Metro train operators like to change things up a bit, wishing people a good day or just being funny, rather than the usual “Next stop Judisherary Square” script. And we like that. Better not give this guy one of those popcorn tins though, you might get arrested.

Quote of the Week

On a crowded Orange line train at rush hour, somewhere between McPherson Square and Metro Center:

Train operator: “Everyone have wonderful holiday this year. Please don’t forget your favorite train operator. I accept cards, gift cards, credit cards, offroad vehicles, sports cars, Mercedes Benz. If everyone on this train did a collection you could get me something real nice.”

After the jump, drunk cats, turkey time, and singles cruises.

New Year’s should be a fertile time for Overheards, so keep your ears peeled, or whatever. overheardindc (at) gmail (dot) com

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