How You Can Tell An Inbound Train Came From Ashmont Without Looking At The Sign #1

So this is going to be part one of a series as you can tell by the title of this blog post. Reason being, because there are many ways to tell if an inbound train is coming from Braintree or Ashmont without looking at the sign or listening to the MBTA voice. For all my people who know the difference between the two destinations, this should be a fast easy giggle. For all of you who are confused, google the MBTA Red Line Map look at some of the stops next to Ashmont and then google some of those names + "news". Feel free to let me know what you find lol!
Without further or due, there is little that needs to be said here. I apologize for the quality of the picture as I was aiming in between two passengers, so I already looked pretty sketchy. The photo is of the window opposite me, and if you look closely I'm pretty sure those are bullet holes...... Enough said.
Good old #MBTASafety : )
Remember do the right thing and ride Braintree.
Until next time.
~TheSilentRider

"The Pusher-Shover"

So check it out. I'm going to be frank here...I cannot stand this man standing in this picture. I ride the bus with him every day and sometimes the train. I usually like to avoid him once I get off the bus though. I understand that the majority of T riders are retarded and will not step all the way back into the bus or train so people entering can fit...but cmon BE POLITE about it. AT LEAST AT FIRST. A polite person normally says something like "excuse me" "coming though" "pardon me" etc. And usually you'll find that the people in their way will move aside. You also get the brave loud person who politely announces "can you guys please move back". And again people will move. And in either of these cases if there is no response, I understand you must  wiggle your way through the crowd.
Our friend over here does none of the above. This man gets on the bus at a late stop so the bus is always crowded when he gets on. And everyday I see this man walk on the bus with his old rickety headphones, and just PLOW through the crowd of people pushing them, shoving them, making them flop all around, and without saying one word. One day this man will get punched in the face, and I will be there to take the picture to post here for you. I hope none of you have to meet this man, because he has officially been deemed #MBTADICK.
Until next time.
~TheSilentRider

You Aint Fittn'

So I know, its the morning, and the T runs a little slower because of increased traffic etc. Not to mention Harvard Station is also one of the busiest T stations in Boston. Thus we all gun for that first train we see coming after we get through the Charlie Gates. Is it worth it? Not if you ask me. But for some I guess I understand. Our friend here looks like hes taking a trip somewhere and may have a deadline for his next connection...but lets use common sense here buddy.
1. You gunned for the first car of the train which is the most crowded one since its closest to the Charlie Gate entrance.
2. You even see before the doors open that the car is packed in like a sardine can.
3. People are already struggling to fit inside the doors without the buzzer going off.
4. You also see some (smart) people choosing to wait for the next train which is probably directly behind this one, and which is probably less crowded.
5.You're carrying not one bag, not even two bags, but THREE BAGS

YET YOU STILL ATTEMPT TO SQUISH YOURSELF IN THE CAR... -________-

Now not only do you obviously miss this train, but you look like a dam fool in the act...
You have been deemed #MBTAIDIOT
Until next time
~TheSilentRider

Think you're the only one that can hear your ipod? Think again...

I was riding the 73 (Belmont/Cambridge) line today like always. It was about 10:15 when I boarded the bus and grabbed a seat in the way back. I usually like to do this so I dont have to worry about giving my seat up to pregnant women and people with disabilities. This usually works out since because of their shortcoming they cant reach the back of the bus to grab a seat. Anyways one passenger boards the bus with an ipod in hand, rocking the white earbuds. He takes a seat a few away from me. All of a sudden it begins. Not your typical hiphop or house music from your average student, or classical selection from your average white/asian professional...RIVER DANCE MUSIC. I wanted to die laughing...I instantly posted to facebook. The dude was getting wierd looks the WHOLE ride.
If you're going to blare something...dont let it be something people can shit on you for. You have been deemed #MBTALOSER.
Until next time...
~TheSilentRider