Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The GO Train





The Go train

Hi I’m Back and ready to attack, like a cheetah eating a big mac? (yes pretty damn weak)

Today’s topic is the GO train. Now for those of you who are not aware of what the GO train is, I shall elaborate. The GO train is a transit system in Ontario. It isn’t for in the city type of commute, but more for people travelling from say outside of the city. So, I have been taking the train for quite some time and have realized there are certain types of riders. Yes I know I really need to get a life.

The Sleeper: This person probably doesn’t get their required eleven hours of sleep time? And feels he/she needs to make up for this on the GO train. They usually carry equipment such as small pillows and ear plugs. They always like to sit next to the window for head support.

The yacker: Here is a person who probably has the energy of a raging bull! They constantly talk for the entire train ride and what’s worst is they attract other yackers. This person tends to sit in the same seat and cart, so riders steer clear and this goes out to the sleeper especially.

The eater: This person doesn’t have time for breakfast/lunch/dinner and decides the train is the perfect place for it. They will pull out bananas or yogurt cups, massive salad bowls and even fried chicken. Commuters usually try not to stare but sometimes it’s just too hard, especially after a long day. Please note some of the food the eater likes to eat isn’t always appetizing.

The earphone: This commuter simply, loves music..maybe a little too much. They blast their music and even sometimes start bopping to it. This can annoy other riders and distract the sleeper. Also note that the age range varies from 15 years to 55 years of age.

The whiner: This person usually, belts out their problems, and issues either to a fellow rider or over the phone. Commuters can’t help but to listen to there problems as it is entertaining. I have heard wives scream at their husbands, girlfriends break up with their boyfriends and even husbands contemplating cheating.

The train fluzey: ok I know this sounds bad but she isn’t all that bad. I mean she loves to socialize but at the same time she usually takes it a step further and that’s where she becomes a fluzey. Usually dressed in something alluring, she likes to socialize with men she is interested in and isn’t afraid to do so. Please note she ends up attracting a lot of strange men.

The crazy Guy: He/she has some issues but some how is still capable to work in an industry? I saw this one guy who would hold his nose for the whole train ride and another who sits on the GO seats, but always removes the padding and then would proceed to stay in the washroom for the entire train ride.

The workaholic: this person is constantly on their laptops crunching away, until their final stop. They are usually too busy to have a full conversation or even acknowledge other riders.

These are just some of the observations I noticed. Also some other types

The overweight guy( who can’t fit in a normal size seat)
The bad breath person
The seat hogger
The clueless student
The annoying child.



Until next time!

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