Italian Pride on the 4th of July

I love that Chicago has a very active public transportation system. I have plenty of friends who say things like "Ugh, I haven't ridden the bus in FOREVER" with that disgusted tone as if they can't believe I'd step foot on one. I, however, love that when I'm walking down the street I can just jump on a passing bus that will take me where I'm going a lot faster than on foot and for under two bucks. It's like a great big crowded taxi, but one that stops a lot, is a lot less expensive.. and is sounding nothing like a taxi at all suddenly. Anyway, I digress. You know what's worth even more than convenience and a buck seventy five? The entertainment factor that can be found within the confines of a Chicago Transit Authority vehicle.

I feel somewhat bad even posting this but don't worry I didn't make it obvious that I snapped this photo with my phone - I pretended I was text messaging. I couldn't help myself, though. This person was either asleep or dead but either way was making quite a spectacle. A big... fat... spectacle. Her calf tat reads: "Italian Pride." And proud the Italians must be on this the fourth day of July as this woman cruises around town, passed out on a bus, mouth open, taking up THREE seats and representing Italy and Italians everywhere:



Oh, and this guy standing next to her had a tear in his pants, which I also liked for some reason. Not sure within what nationality/country his pride lies.. probably just good ole' American. We may never know because if he has a calf tat letting us know, it was covered. Pity.



Happy Fourth of July,
M.db