Commute Chaos Survivor Gifts

"I'm sure there's something I've forgotten!"

"Bad morning. I was running late and skipped my coffee, diet soda, energy drink and Ritalin."

'I beat the 5 o'clock rush... I leave work at noon!'

I hate sitting in traffic jams. - 'Move it! I need to get work.' - 'I hate sitting at my desk.' -

'I know it's harrowing and distressing, but please Mr. Benson, tell me again about your daily train journey to work.'

The Bus Stop.

'Smog, pollen, acid-rain, holes in the ozone-layer, crime, road rage, terrorists - HERE I COME!'

"And the dim fluorescent lighting is meant to emphasize the general absence of hope."

"I don't think you need to worry about being late! After all, it's you who drives the train!"

"Yes, yes, but it’s only an hour from Manhattan."

'I forgot my keys!'

'Will passengers please step back from the platform edge NOW.'

Balloon Head.

The tube's a nightmare today

As a teleworker Colin loved to be reminded of the horrors of commuting.

Bus: Rolling cans upstairs, old crocks downstairs.

"And now for a terrific report: There is..."

"Most employees struggle with the job's monotony, but Chris has learned he can spend hours feeding off the adrenaline from a reckless commute."

Waiting and waiting and waiting room

'Ultra High Occupancy Lane, 300 Persons per Car.'

'I eat an instant breakfast and come to work on rapid transit, only to be put on hold by the Board on Education.'

"Do you want me to empty the ashtray over your head now?"

'I've completely forgotten what fourth gear's for.'

"According to personnel staff are working an average of 10 hours unpaid overtime a week."

"I know the D train would have been faster, brainiac, but the B has a quiet authority."

'Lots of people have longer commutes than you.'

'For a minute there I thought he was going to make it.'

"Sorry I'm late. The traffic was murder."

The Tube.

'Gah! I've been stuck in this fluffing traffic jam for an hour!' - 'Maybe I should catch up on my calls while I'm stuck?' - 'You have been placed in a call queue.'

Man In Cage Getting Through Passers By

"I should have checked a traffic app."

Man on mobile on train - 'You'll have to speak up, they've put a really annoying TV in the carriage...'