Take The Bus

I'm not surprised by much when I'm motoring about town, unless you count my constant amazement at the stupidity some people demonstrate while behind the wheel. Today however, I saw something I hadn't seen in a while and I was momentarily taken aback.

While zipping to a doctors appointment, I saw a guy hitch hiking. For a second, I flashed back to 1962, even though I had yet to be born. I was expecting to see some other hippies in a VA bus pull up, offer this guy some acid and then they could all keep truckin' down the yellow brick road. I haven't seen a hitch hiker in a long time. This guy was in full hitch hike mode too. He had a full, dirty beard, raggedy clothes, and a bundle of belongings sitting next to him. The thing that really got me was that he was sitting down. What kind of self respecting hitch hiker sits down? His arm was resting on his knee and his thumb was barely extended. This guy made slackers look industrious. I expect a little more from my hitch hikers. If you're going to beg for a ride, at least have enough class to stand up. Show me a little initiative. Stick your arm straight out and hold up that thumb in a way that says, I'm cool enough to keep walking, but a ride wouldn't hurt.

Who picks up hitch hikers anyway? Have you ever been driving along and seen a potential spree killer standing on the shoulder and thought, "Hey you know what? Today's the day I throw common sense and caution to the wind and give this Manson wannabe a lift." The only exception would be if a lonesome bikini model was angling for a free ride, but I think we all know the likelihood of that. I understand that money gets tight, but seriously, a bus ticket can't cost that much. Have you ever seen the passengers disembark from a cross country Greyhound trip. Of course you haven't you drive or fly, but let me tell you, I think they cast all those zombie movies at the bus station.

It's Friday, so I'm in full show prep mode. I hope you get a chance to listen to WGN tomorrow night/Sunday morning from 1-5 am. It should be an exciting program. The powers that be have taken leave of their collective senses and have given me the controls. One small step for man, one giant leap for broadcasting. Oh the possibilities. Have a great weekend. Later...Brian