Haydain Neale, 1970–2009
Transit City and Transit Cities
Peeve Patrol
Newsstand: November 23, 2009
The Making of a Medley
The folks from Improv In Toronto were up to their old tricks recently, bringing some more whimsy to unsuspecting underground commuters. Those familiar with the merry band of urban pranksters know the drill: participants meet up, head to a public place, and do something unexpected to make onlookers' days just a little more interesting. In this particular iteration, the group decided to add a public transit twist to the Discovery Channel's "I Love the World" song (itself based on the camping tune "I Love the Mountains"), turning it into an ode to the Toronto subway system's red seats, transfers, and door chimes.
While we at Torontoist appreciate the sentiment of Improv In Toronto's rose-tinted lyrics, riding the rocket does have its frustrating moments as well. With that in mind, here's our version of the subway sing-along:
I love the subway
Too bad it's such a pain
The stairs at Dufferin Station
Flooded by a little rain
And how about some money
For the Downtown Relief Line?
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
And now about those buses
They take us to and fro
It's just too bad that
They are so frigging slow
Since when does "frequent service"
Mean "in twenty minutes' time"?
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Okay, enough complaining
(It's the Toronto way)
Public transit's future
Looks much brighter than today
We're going to take the TTC
Up until the day we die!
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
Boom-de-ya-da
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Incidentally, I was riding home from my doctor's and I happened to be one of the "unsuspecting underground commuters" for this prank, though I don't think I'm anywhere to be found in the video. And I even smiled big and clearly enjoyed it and everything!
I can't imagine anything more annoying than riding the awful TTC on home from my awful job - all I'm wanting to do is get home, when this group of cool guys decides to brighten my day with this awful singing. I frigging hate improv everywhere.
Brutal! That's just as bad as the subway parties. Leave everybody alone to go about their business especially going to and from work. Go do that stuff in a club or someone's house.
What's wrong with a nice quiet subway ride?
I'm so glad I walk to work and don't have to deal with the TTC much anymore, especially stupid stuff like that.
These people obviously do not take the subway everyday at rush hour. Red seats, door chimes... come on. "I hate the subway" would be a better song and people would probably cheer at the end of it.
this was painful to watch. it sounds good on paper though....