Etiquette Rule #9: Refrain from Singing

Thisssss Is...NOT Muni Idol

The recent explosion of music-based reality programs has made a lasting cultural mark and created a hotbed of budding pop stars. But, the impact of tuneful TV shows has also infiltrated the most unlikely of places: public transportation. Everyone's a star now, as more people are singing it loudly and proudly on transit. Music may be the universal language, but random singers on our mass transit ride hit a sour note. Guilty parties include commuting crooners who sing along to portable music players, and those who feel compelled to entertain us on the train. So, listen up Muni Mariah, not only are you imposing on our right to silence, but you are interfering with our ability to eavesdrop on the neighboring cell phone conversation (see ER #2). And, Mr. Transit Tunes, who sings that song you're singing? Pearl Jam? Let's keep it that way. Far be it from these Muni Ladies to hold you back from stardom, but the next time you have the urge to bring a little melody to the Muni - do us a solid, and don't. Or, you'll have us singing the blues.

Muni Manner: Avoid subjecting fellow passengers to unsolicited serenades. It's the safe and courteous thing to do.