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Ok so as a bus commuter here is my list of SCs I've seen
The seat hog:
Gets on a crowded bus, goes to the bench seats designed to seat five and manages to take up all five seats by using his feet, backpack, and other misc crap.
The I-spawned-so-laws-dont-apply-to-me
The mom with a monster-size stroller who brings it onto the bus, ignores the signs and audio announcements that strollers are to be collapsed due to federal ADA laws, and parks her precious sprogs in the wheelchair securement areas (bonus points if there actually is a person in a wheelchair present and she won't move).
The Eminem WannaBe
"Sings" (or rather talks) along with whatever trashy, violent rap song is playing through his headphones.
The "What are Headphones?"
Listens to music on the latest version of the most popular smartphone or tablet without even using headphones, entertaining the entire bus with his crappy music choices.
The "I have headphones but I am unclear on the concept"
A variant of the above, who does in fact have headphones but has them up so loud you can clearly hear his music anyway. Usually said headphones are really bad-quality ones with the name of a certain rapper emblazoned all over them.
The Stinky
Hasn't bathed in a week. Most often seen on routes that serve the DHS office, though can show up anywhere (I have nothing but sympathy for the homeless, but it doesn't mean I have to be enamored of the odor).
The Meth Head
Nuff said
The Springer Wannabe
Has a screaming fight with a significant other (sometimes over the phone, sometimes in person). The Springer Wannabe has a limited vocabulary and must therefore as many swears as possible in as little time as possible.
The Doesn't-Understand-Pull-Cords
This person doesn't understand what a pull cord is for and therefore has decided to announce his or her intention to disembark by screaming "this is my stop, this is my stop you _________________"(insert insult of choice here) at the driver. A variant may forgo the screaming only to call the complaint line and bitch about how the driver "isn't stopping when he's supposed to."
The Confused
Boards the bus without any knowledge of where said bus is going and proceeds to quiz the driver about the route. Note this not a simple question such as "do you stop at the corner of X and Y" but rather a protracted discussion, usually had while The Confused is blocking the door. The Confused will be offended if offered one of the paper schedules available on every bus in the city; he or she expects the driver to be his or her personal tour guide. Bonus points if The Confused does this during bad weather.
The Cash Haver
Not necessarily sucky but annoying. The Cash Haver always pays for his or her fare with exact change, which he or she must pick through for several minutes in order to find the right amount. The Cash Haver is invariably the first person in line and stands so as to block the door.
The Snoozer
The Snoozer falls asleep on the bus, usually taking up at least two seats in order to do so. Bonus points for snoring.
The Self-Appointed Judge
Usually a passenger (but sometimes a driver) who considers him or herself the All Powerful Judge of Disability. He or she will argue with a disabled passenger's right to the priority seating area. He or she will often demand fare payment from a caregiver travelling with a disabled person (despite the fact that federal law prohibits this; caregivers have the same rights as service animals).
The No Social Skills
Talks to you despite your body language indicating it isn't welcome and will frequently engage you in discussions of his or her personal life (haven't seen this one myself but have heard about it...I must look too grouchy at the end of my shift or something).
The Homies
A group of young men who will set on the very back of the bus and proceed to talk loud enough for the driver to hear.
The Home Girls
Female equivilant of The Homies. They tend to prefer the middle of the bus and tend to travel in pairs rather than large groups.
The College Idiots
A varient of the The Home Girls, who are usually (but not always) skinny, in their early to mid 20s, overly made-up, and fans of professional manicures and nail art. They are just as loud but punctuate their conversation with high-pitched giggles and frequent usage of the phrase "oh my gawwwd."
The seat hog:
Gets on a crowded bus, goes to the bench seats designed to seat five and manages to take up all five seats by using his feet, backpack, and other misc crap.
The I-spawned-so-laws-dont-apply-to-me
The mom with a monster-size stroller who brings it onto the bus, ignores the signs and audio announcements that strollers are to be collapsed due to federal ADA laws, and parks her precious sprogs in the wheelchair securement areas (bonus points if there actually is a person in a wheelchair present and she won't move).
The Eminem WannaBe
"Sings" (or rather talks) along with whatever trashy, violent rap song is playing through his headphones.
The "What are Headphones?"
Listens to music on the latest version of the most popular smartphone or tablet without even using headphones, entertaining the entire bus with his crappy music choices.
The "I have headphones but I am unclear on the concept"
A variant of the above, who does in fact have headphones but has them up so loud you can clearly hear his music anyway. Usually said headphones are really bad-quality ones with the name of a certain rapper emblazoned all over them.
The Stinky
Hasn't bathed in a week. Most often seen on routes that serve the DHS office, though can show up anywhere (I have nothing but sympathy for the homeless, but it doesn't mean I have to be enamored of the odor).
The Meth Head
Nuff said
The Springer Wannabe
Has a screaming fight with a significant other (sometimes over the phone, sometimes in person). The Springer Wannabe has a limited vocabulary and must therefore as many swears as possible in as little time as possible.
The Doesn't-Understand-Pull-Cords
This person doesn't understand what a pull cord is for and therefore has decided to announce his or her intention to disembark by screaming "this is my stop, this is my stop you _________________"(insert insult of choice here) at the driver. A variant may forgo the screaming only to call the complaint line and bitch about how the driver "isn't stopping when he's supposed to."
The Confused
Boards the bus without any knowledge of where said bus is going and proceeds to quiz the driver about the route. Note this not a simple question such as "do you stop at the corner of X and Y" but rather a protracted discussion, usually had while The Confused is blocking the door. The Confused will be offended if offered one of the paper schedules available on every bus in the city; he or she expects the driver to be his or her personal tour guide. Bonus points if The Confused does this during bad weather.
The Cash Haver
Not necessarily sucky but annoying. The Cash Haver always pays for his or her fare with exact change, which he or she must pick through for several minutes in order to find the right amount. The Cash Haver is invariably the first person in line and stands so as to block the door.
The Snoozer
The Snoozer falls asleep on the bus, usually taking up at least two seats in order to do so. Bonus points for snoring.
The Self-Appointed Judge
Usually a passenger (but sometimes a driver) who considers him or herself the All Powerful Judge of Disability. He or she will argue with a disabled passenger's right to the priority seating area. He or she will often demand fare payment from a caregiver travelling with a disabled person (despite the fact that federal law prohibits this; caregivers have the same rights as service animals).
The No Social Skills
Talks to you despite your body language indicating it isn't welcome and will frequently engage you in discussions of his or her personal life (haven't seen this one myself but have heard about it...I must look too grouchy at the end of my shift or something).
The Homies
A group of young men who will set on the very back of the bus and proceed to talk loud enough for the driver to hear.
The Home Girls
Female equivilant of The Homies. They tend to prefer the middle of the bus and tend to travel in pairs rather than large groups.
The College Idiots
A varient of the The Home Girls, who are usually (but not always) skinny, in their early to mid 20s, overly made-up, and fans of professional manicures and nail art. They are just as loud but punctuate their conversation with high-pitched giggles and frequent usage of the phrase "oh my gawwwd."
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