Friday, March 16, 2007

Only weirdos ride transit: The drinker

Date: Friday, March 16, 2007, am
Transit line: #84 westbound
Description of weirdo: Small Asian woman, middle-aged, with a red purse
Weirdo behaviour: When the bus came to a stop at Cambie St, the weirdo first paused, then dove into her purse in what appeared a frantic decision. I thought that she heard her cell phone ringing and wanted to answer it before her voicemail clicked in. Instead, she brought out a 1-litre water bottle, full, and drank the entire contents of this bottle in not quite a frat-boy chug, but in a controlled, high-speed drink. The weirdo exited the bus on West 4th Ave @ Fir St.
Conclusion: She was really thirsty or she is preparing to provide a urine sample.

Weirdo rating: One-third of a pickle in a pill bottle

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