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bakerstreet2013-07-02 07:40 pm
knockyoursocksoff) wrote in bakerstreet2013-07-02 07:40 pm
the train meme
THE TRAIN MEME
You're waiting for a train, a train that will take you...
No, wait. You're on a train. It could be a subway, an L train, a light rail, or even an old-style steam train. Wherever you are, though, your trip is not going to be what you expected when you got on board.
Everyone knows how this works by now: post a comment, tag around, have some fun. You can roll for a random option in the list or just pick one, and as long as both parties like it there should be some good times. Right? Right.
1) STOPPED TRAIN: The train broke down. Or another train did, and that's blocking the tracks. Or maybe a sinkhole opened and swallowed half of the next station. It could be caused by any number of things, but all you know is that you aren't moving any time soon.
2) FIGHT SCENE: Remember all those superhero movies where there's a fight involving a train or subway car? Where the villain rips off half of the train and swings it at the hero, who has to save all those poor innocent people? Or where Superman has to pretend to be part of the tracks so that the train doesn't derail? Yeah. That's what just happened to your train. Hold on tight.
3) TRAIN BATTLE: Okay, so maybe you're the one responsible for the train being ripped apart. Or did you just get into a gunfight in the middle of a crowded car? It could be that you had to duck outside and now you're running along the top of the train. Be sure to duck when you see low-hanging obstacles!
4) RUNAWAY TRAIN: Oh, no! Something went terribly wrong and now you're hurtling along the tracks at a high rate of speed! Can you save the day? Or will you just curl up under your seat and hope for the best?
5) RUNNING LATE: Not all stressful situations are terrible disasters. Maybe the trains are just running a bit behind schedule and you're in a hurry for whatever reason. Hopefully it's because you're late for work and not because your water just broke.
6) CRIME SPREE: Butch Cassidy is holding up the train! Or maybe some punk kid just swiped your iPhone out of your hand and ran away. It could be that you're in the middle of an Orient Express-style murder mystery. Or maybe that supervillain decided not to destroy the train and is just holding everyone hostage.
7) BEWARE OF PERVERTS: A crowded train car does seem to attract people who want to get in a quick grope. Or take an upskirt photo while the victim is distracted. Or someone just decided to indulge in a bit of exhibitionism. Are you going to be silent or speak up?
8) DISASTER: That giant earthquake just hit. Or the apocalypse/alien invasion just arrived. And since you were on the train when it happened, it looks like you're trapped inside your car. If you're in the subway, well, enjoy being inside a dark tunnel. If you're on an elevated train, let's hope the tracks are sturdy.
9) UPCOMING DISASTER: The driver just noticed a car stalled on the crossing, a bridge out ahead, or a herd of cows wandering across the tracks. Or there's a wall of water rushing down the subway tunnel toward you. The disaster hasn't quite happened yet, but it's only a matter of (very little) time.
Damn right they don't |T (also thread end?)
[ He goes to lead the way as he munches on his pretzel. Besides the captured team, it was mostly a success. Ivan will be pouring all over the news and spying on the street to see what the public's reaction is and the fates of those on the trains. (He hopes none died since they forced them further away from the front.) ]
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