Metro Tries to Be Funny
Where: Washington D.C.
In attempts to get commuters to pay attention to things around them, the D.C. Metro has apparently tried to make up words to catch riders' attention. What? you ask. Yup. Five hundred buses and 90 subways carry signs with new made up words for things that already exist:
"Sumpnspicious," -- a play on the slang pronunciation of "something suspicious" -- is defined as "n. (noun) unattended package or odd, unusual behavior that is reported to a bus driver, train operator ... station manager or Metro Police."
or
"PlanBdextrous: ... adj. (adjective) able to plan an alternate route home in case Metro is inaccessible due to unforeseen circumstances."
We think it's kinda dumb. I mean, just say what you have to say. Cutesy phrases are sorta annoying. "See bag, call police" is just as effective. Any D.C. residents have opinions on this? As always, we'd love to hear 'em.
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· Commuters watch for "sumpnspicious" [Reuters]
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