Every last thing that's wrong with the T, in one convenient rant

From inane announcements to seat hoggers and perfume queens, with special emphasis on the Green Line:

... "This train will be running express to Boston College. Boston College will be the next stop for this train."

After 98% of the 70 people on the train pour out, mumbling and lugging groceries, briefcases, and other assundry, the 2 BC students sit tight in their newly won seats and smile smugly. Lest we get upset, the driver is always quick to remind us that there is service "directly" behind them (which means, "A train is being flown in, as I speak, from Japan. If it doesn't break down before it reaches us, you'll be in luck and on your way in no time.") ...