When I used to take the El, any time I boarded a train that still had the fabric seats, I cringed. I don't miss playing the "Is This Seat Wet Or Just Cold?" game.

I remember my dad yelling "We cant even get a HORSE that wins!" when Smarty Jones came in second at Belmont lol

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Edit: For anyone seeing this a day later...please google "Smarty Jones" and look at the first photo that comes up. Uh.

I've never had to use one on the train itself, but did have to use one on the platform once (guy passed out and fell forward onto the side of an El car that was about to pull away...thankfully someone pulled him back and got him on the ground!) and was surprised (but pleased) at how quickly an officer showed up.

There was a woman sitting outside my office other day who asked me for a cigarette while I was walking in. I told her I didn't have one and she proceeded to tell me to go fuck myself. I guess I got off easy, lol 🥰