As if the city isn't already entrenched in a massive meals-on-(truck) wheels trend that's been particularly heightened this summer (what with warm weather and therefore more willing bodies), now non-perishable items are getting a taste of life on the streets: behold MetroCard Express: the truck that sells subway cards! The man behind the window sells subway cards hassle-free out of his eye-popping yellow and blue truck that's parked on 3rd avenue and the mid 20's.
It's the ultimate in metro luxury, really. What's going on with the New York world today? What is our threshold for spoiled? As if it isn't bad enough that we can have our cake (and groceries, dry cleaning, laundry, movies, entertainment, etc.) and have it delivered too. New Yorkers are so busy they can't even find time to buy subway tickets IN the subway corridors? When are we going to say enough is enough, just deal with the crowds? Ok, I'm being facetious--I love the subway truck! It's totally convenient. I'm not sure sure who's supporting it--I'm guessing the city? Although, I have to say, I wish the city wouldn't spend money on frivolous, relatively unnecessary things like a mobile subway ticketing counter, and instead use it to support other things--or to pressure corporate debtors for their overdue payments!
Debts aside, it honestly ceases to amuse me how spoiled us New Yorkers have become--and will continue to be as evidenced above--with the city's conveniences. To have anything we want, at any time-that's quite a luxury to have bestowed upon us; something that we've quickly adapted to and will quickly recoil if taken away--or if we MOVE away. Imagine how accustomed we are to these small but awesome luxuries like food trucks, subway trucks, 24-hour everythings, midnight movie screenings, Duane Reade on every corner. What's next? Munch on THAT.
Be happy and Carpe Diem!
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