So this morning, before the bare-assed crack of Dawn, I boarded my usual train and sat in my usual section. Not long after I was settled and the train rolling, I noticed a quartet of biddies on the train who were having volume problems.
After I put in the earphones and started listening to my aural entertainment, I could still hear them. Well, one in particular. Nice oxblood boots, but a horrible voice. And someone that has an opinion about everything. Which everyone on the train heard.
I started praying to Jeebus that it is a day-tripper event that these biddies were heading to and that they do not understand that everyone at that hour craves quiet. These quiet cars cannot come soon enough.
Anyhoodles, I got my revenge. By Union she placed her one bag that sat on her lap into the aisle, next to another bag she had there. No one tried to tuck them under the seats. I walked up beside them so that when the train stopped and people moved, I would be in position. I rushed to stop some Twinkie from jumping the seat to stand in front of me. This is important! I have a mission!
I kicked the bag (aka purse). I hooked my foot to it and when I walked, it came along with me. Then I kicked it into the quad behind her.
She probably never even noticed. She was too enraptured with her conversation about measurements.
Made me feel better. And fingers crossed she doesn't come back.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Bee biddy banana biddy, bo bo fiddy fiddy ... gotta kick your bag-a-biddy
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Awesomesauce.
Hopefully she learned her lesson about blocking the aisle and will keep better control of her belongings. But somehow I don't think she sees past herself.
Maybe a litle mean, especially if they are a one timer.
You dont even know if they found their purse or not? Did you stay behind to watch the frantic show unfold?
Not mean. She took up too much aisle with her luggage and ignored the looks being sent her way. In fact, people closer to her were talking about her.
And nope, I kept on going. Everything was done subtle like. Would have only known if you were watching my feet. And at that point, no one was.
GO virginity is no excuse for blatant space hogging.
*giggle* "GO virginity" - never heard it put that way before!
They could have asked to move her stuff first. Going straight to booting is a little childish.
Since I'm at the stage of "fed-up", I personally, do not enjoy reminding people to be mindful of other passengers, to be courteous to the fact that people need the aisle to be clear of obstruction to allow for a safe exit or to keep their bags to themselves to allow for priority boarding. In my opinion, these should be a given. We're adults. It is ridiculous that anyone should have to ask an adult how to behave.
None of this behaviour would fly on an airplane, yet people feel it's okay on a commuter train. Perhaps it's because they're babysat on a plane.
It's a shame that adults require babysitting in order to behave properly in a public space.
A group of us here at an undisclosed location have to agree with CJ on her last point. The reason why there isn't a CSA on every train being a nanny to passengers is because it is expected that passengers will be courteous. They are all adults and should be mindful of their belongings. We don't blame people for being annoyed or feeling put on the spot as though they have to be the person to say something. No one likes to be put in a position to single a person out. We feel this was a subtle attempt to make a point and we laughed because there are people who are truly oblivious to how their rude behaviour affects others.
Really?!
CJ, I've been reading your site for some time and although I know you have strong opinions you really think it's fair to kick someone's bag if you feel they aren't playing by your rules? Okay, yes, the lady should know better but how about just stepping over it and making a tsk tsk sound? If someone kicked my bag, I'd kick them.
Harry.
A "tsk tsk" is just as juvenile. Do I slap the person with my white gloves and a limp wrist, too?
C'mon ... it's not like I'm suggesting Squiggles punt people's bags like it's the last 6 seconds of the final quarter of a football game and it's nothing but open goal post between Jesus and Heaven.
I once kicked somebody's purse - after I first tried to manouver around it and the giant case it was leaning against, but ended up catching my foot on it just as the train went around a bend. I fell into the quad across, the bag fell over and covered the whole aisle, and the bag-owner just shook her head at me, oblivious to being the cause of the commotion.
Whether you agree with what Squiggles did or not, bottom line, we are talking about adults on public transit and they should know better. Like the 20-something on the LSW 5:02 last night. It was so obvious she thought she was "all that", she had a window seat with her backpack (and feet) taking up the other window seat. The train filled-up but she wouldn't move the backpack until she absolutely had to and then, instead of putting the backpack in her lap or under the seat she puts it in front of her feet so the man who sat down had barely any room for his feet. I don't know how the guy didn't say anything, I felt like going over and bitch slapping her about the head! There are ignorant turds on the GO everyday that don't care about anyone but themselves.
@ Harry, you are assuming 2 things:
1) she would have stopped talking long enough to be aware of those around her to hear the "tsk tsk" as well as to clear the aisle. I mean, people were standing in front and behind me. A normal person would have seen the potential hazard.
2) the kick wasn't like I was punting a soccer ball. My foot was in the space designed for entering and exiting the train. It just happened to have been behind her second bag at the same time. Nudge while stepping forward. Nudge sideways once the space was clear. Done.
All of this would NOT have happened had she used commen sense and courtesy and kept her bags (or at least the second one) out of the aisle. The talking I could have dealt with had I taken that same train today. But if she is there tomorrow, you bet I am going to speak to her.
Eh, the way I see it is "your behaviour annoys me so I'm going to kick your purse."
Reminds me of elementary school to be honest. What if you damaged something important in her bag?
It's just idiocy and immaturity on both sides. In the end, no one wins and you've made a fool of yourself.
Also lol@lswgirl13 and "ignorant turds."
The person shouldn't have had her bag in the aisle, but that doesn't mean kicking it would be warranted. I think a far stronger message would have been picking it up, handing it to her and saying not to block the aisle for other passengers.
I know that if I had say an expensive digital camera or some food in my bag and saw someone kick it, I'd be more than a bit peeved. And so would all you if it had been your bag.
Agree with the stronger message suggestion but disagree with 2nd point. Not up to me to keep your valuables safe. Keep your expensive camera in its bag on your lap.
Uh, I don't know about you, but when I put my phone, iPad, laptop, camera, etc in my bag I don't go around expecting it to be intentionally kicked around by other people. If it's inconsiderately placed in the aisle then one should be actully asked to move it, rather than giving odd looks and playing kick the bag.
Not up to me if you want to be a dick and and have no respect for other peoples' property. Just be prepared to get it from the other person if they catch you.
Umm...if I put my ipad or digital camera in a bag, I certainly would not be placing in in a place where it has the potential to get kicked around...just sayin...
I have to agree with the posters who are of the opinion that the high road is one best taken. As tired and frustrated as you may be, damaging someone else's property in an effort to correct thier behaviour is not acceptable in a civil society.
where did it say anything was damaged?
granted, it was probably not the best thing done, but a point was made. the frustrated felt better and hopefully the person responsible learnt a valuable lesson.
The capital "D" on "Dawn" made me think they were talking about a woman named "Dawn", which was much funnier.
Hey there, if I may wade into this debate for a second.
re: High Road
Lord, I did this once. A woman had her purse on a seat beside her on a crowded 5:10 LSE with 1 minute left to departure. She had her eyes closed and her iPod buds in.
Of course, people were staring, doing the hairy eyeball but I leaned over and picked up her purse and I tapped her leg and asked her if it was hers. She grabbed it from me and said, "You don't have to touch my stuff, just ask me to move it."
I said, "You really think you'd be able to hear people.?"
She started grandstanding, pulled out her cellphone, called a friend, talked really loud and when the I got up to get off at Ajax she made this big production of plopping her bag onto the seat.
So ... not always the best method
I don't understand why people need to carry so much stuff anyway. My wife can't leave the house until she's stuffed her purse anticipating the next Cold War to happen while we're on the 401 somewhere. Me? I carry a wallet and a hankie. Worked for me for the past 50 some odd years.
@ Tom:
That was the point. I used to use that pun back in high school. Annoyed my parents to no end because it wasn't appropriate coming from a teenage girl's mouth.
Anon said "...when I put my phone, iPad, laptop, camera, etc in my bag I don't go around expecting it to be intentionally kicked around by other people. If it's inconsiderately placed in the aisle then one should be actully asked to move it..."
I don't mind disappointing people with unrealistic expectations. Get your stuff out of the aisle or expect it to be dealt with. Period.
The fact remains: you see someone's stuff on the floor, you shouldn't just kick it.
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