tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post2458967275390094079..comments2024-01-12T00:32:20.149-08:00Comments on The Overhead Wire: An Inconvenient AcronymPantograph Trolleypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17833159138533550544noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post-39889336331352785302007-09-23T17:29:00.000-07:002007-09-23T17:29:00.000-07:00I've read dozens of articles on this on the web, a...I've read dozens of articles on this on the web, and heard people talking about it on the radio. Most of them got the story wrong.<BR/><BR/>The transit agency NEVER officially adopted or even proposed the name S.L.U.T. It was ALWAYS the South Lake Union Streetcar.<BR/><BR/>South Lake Union Trolley was a nickname that came from the public, probably from the guys selling the t-shirts, but who knows really who thought of it.<BR/><BR/>Once again, the media will pick up a story if it's funny and conforms to previously established stereotypes (oh, those bumbling, stupid bureaucrats!), the truth be damned. <BR/><BR/>You might think it doesn't matter, it's just a silly little story, but to me it shows once again that the media, in general, should not be trusted. Question everything you read, including this.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373627864352784689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post-7155205474232772482007-09-19T10:38:00.000-07:002007-09-19T10:38:00.000-07:00I work in South Lake Union, I didn't hear about it...I work in South Lake Union, I didn't hear about it until the news broke yesterday. Apparently you can own the T shirt from Kapow coffee shop for an affordable $10. Mayor Nikels stated last night on the news, "I don't care what they call it as long as they get on it". Couldn't have said it better! I totally agree. It looks pretty sleek and nice! I can't wait. The one that arrived yesterday was Red, the next ones are going to be Orange and either Purple or Green. Whatever they may be it will be exciting to ride the Streetcar. I agree the funny name will attract more people though!Nickin206https://www.blogger.com/profile/03383185741744154913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post-32562761856950863222007-09-19T00:39:00.000-07:002007-09-19T00:39:00.000-07:00It's funny and all (I wouldn't mind owning the T-s...It's funny and all (I wouldn't mind owning the T-shirt), but it's not really a trolley. I blame San Diego for this.<BR/><BR/>- Bob R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com