Ding, ding! In a clever attempt to get riders to heed safety and courtesy rules, Metro's got a brand new mascot.
And Blondie in the Bright, Blue Suit isn't taking any prisoners. Some choice moments during the <div class="widgetleft" style="width: 315px; float: left;"> <object width="300">
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- (on cell phone conversations) "We really don't care what you're having for dinner or who needs to pick up the kids"
- (on emergencies) "It's unlikely, but if an emergency exit would be required..."
- "Now, before we depart, be sure there's nothing blocking the doors. We would hate to take the train out of service because you had your purse or briefcase stuck in the door," she says. As the "passengers" get animated and start pounding their arms up and down, she adds: "Your fellow passengers would not be happy either."
Yes, we realize we've fallen for Metro's sinister little p.r. campaign on YouTube. But we can't help but watch with fascination as little Ms. Flight Attendant explains the rules.
After all, all seats are not created equal. So step back, sit down, stop eating and be quiet.
Doors closing.
