Overheard in Seattle: Sketch Bus

By Jennifer Trott on Dec 14, 2011

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**This week, Overheard is brought to you by guest writer, bus soldier, and OH favorite: @RoxThe358.

Voices in our heads. We all hear them, right? Yet there are those out there that have a greater propensity to share those voices with everyone around them, especially given the opportunity in the small confines of Seattle Metro. More often than not, those "celebrities" ride MY bus, the magical Route 358. (aka #358metro)

Admittedly, I am not easily surprised. When my neighbor next door was arrested, I passed it off. When my car was stolen, shit happens. When McDonald's puts those pickles on my hamburger, I just pick those nasty buggers off. Yet, I have always been at a loss for words on the 358. Drugs. Rehab. Drugs. AA. Pimps. Drugs. Hookers. Drugs. Violence. Drugs. Domestic abuse.

These voices on my bus don't need commentary, which is why I share others' words as overheard with you. @RoxThe358 continues to be real people sharing crazy shit over an even shittier commute.
Wait...what voices in his head told him to say that? Go ahead, ask him! I'd love to tweet his response.

"I don't know if anyone told you but, the shape of your head, its really long."

"Dealer: Shit is pure.
Buyer: What you got?
Dealer: Whatever you want. I can get more."

"She slapped him in the face last night then chased him around 7-11 with a taser yelling, 'I'm going to kill you n_ga!"

"I could never play football -- but I could make one."

"I should have called you yesterday. I was high for like 4 hours"

"I was on a horse and I had spirits come up and hold him. Hands of hell. Then that thing rain off like lightening."

"Clean and sober?! I may be sober, but I am not clean."

"Dumb: She's f_king with my shit. Man, I'll sock her in her shit. Dumber: Nah, let ME hit her."

"Guy: Are you having fun?
Other Guy: Yeah! I'M STONED!"

"I'll kick that muthaf_kin dog in the nose."

"Your mom get upset with you walking around with all that stuff on your face?"

"Indian as in India or Native American Indian from Native America?"

"I bring you food and a porn movie. I ain't got time for games."

"Wait for the next bus. I don't have time for sad stories. Every time I see him, he's got a sad story."

"It was weird the 1st time out on the streets having to ask for shit."

To read more, follow @RoxThe358 on Twitter or Tumblr at http://roxthe358.tumblr.com.

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