10 Things We Learned From the MBTA Last Week

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In a brand-new weekly series on Mix1041.com, we examine the many crazy things we see on the MBTA all the time – and the life lessons we take from it.

Riding on MBTA trains and buses always brings it big-time with the headaches and annoyances just about every rider has come to expect these days. And even then, the T sometimes manages to out-do itself. That’s the type of stuff we’ll look at with “Things We Learned From The T” every Monday here at Mix 104.1.

A bit of good news for the MBTA is their newly launched Commuter Rail ticket app, which seems to be a hit with smartphone users so far.

The T also introduced a new GM and announced they will bus passengers going between Harvard and Alewife until Dec. 9 due to – surprise! – maintenance.

But more importantly, here’s the things we learned from the T last week…

The recent fare hikes by the MBTA must have been to clean up the rampant graffiti on the walls…

Um, I'm no economist, but won't fares go up if the MBTA must pay someone to work late removing marker? ;) http://t.co/lkJ5nWL3
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Stephany Daniel (@thenthehour) November 14, 2012

snake and rat graffiti on mbta 10 Things We Learned From the MBTA Last Week

Photo: @mmvk on Twitter/Instagram

Dogs and cats aren’t the only pets worth taking for a ride on the T…

Yes, there is indeed a ferret on the t with me right now. instagr.am/p/R8A7z8FZ9V/
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Hallie MacDonald (@HallieMacPhoto) November 12, 2012

If you need someone to retrieve your smartphone after dropping it on the train tracks…Just ask.

#mbta employee went into the track to save a woman's phone. I hope she disinfects it. http://t.co/zAVlAbh2
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Amy Derjue (@derjue) November 13, 2012

The MBTA typically fixes leaks by placing a bucket in the perfect spot.

The MBTA summed up in one photograph. Seriously the biggest "bucket" someone could find? http://t.co/k2fRybFP
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Ian Howland (@Ianscotthowland) November 14, 2012

The bearded lady is one circus freak that apparently enjoys riding the T…

That awkward moment when the lady across from you on the train is beating you in no shave November #mustache #mbta
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O Tyler (@oTyler) November 15, 2012

Not only is Dr. No from the first James Bond movie still alive, he takes his rides on the MBTA like most of us regular folk…

@scoober @myichen @jasonpetralia I got a good one of Dr. No riding the MBTA… http://t.co/iLNXbLmG
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Michelle (@tres_michelle) November 16, 2012

MBTA seats are underrated for comfort…If you’re passed out drunk at 10 in the morning.

When you keep your road beer inside your sport coat pocket. You've made something of yourself. Oh wait it's 10am #mbta http://t.co/XS3oq3nm
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(@BostonTPeople) November 16, 2012

The pigeon lady from “Home Alone 2″ has officially invaded North Station.

STOP FEEDING THE PIGEONS INSIDE NORTH STATION, LADY! You're only encouraging them to stay in here! #mbta #mbcr #mbtarant
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A.P. Blake (@BostonUrbEx) November 15, 2012