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Satirizing the MTA, 140 characters at a time

by Benjamin Kabak

For those of us into both the subways and Twitter, the popular microblogging platform just got a bit funnier. Earlier this week, a new Twitter account called FakeMTA debuted, and it’s quickly becoming one of the more entertaining satire feeds out there. The tone is perfect, and the message amusing. “All passengers looking for IRT, BMT or IND lines will be directed to nearby bus stops,” said one earlier this week. For more serious public transit-oriented tweets, you can also follow Second Ave. Sagas on Twitter or New York City Transit’s Subway Scoop.

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5 comments

Scott E November 20, 2009 - 4:20 pm

How long before the Cease and Desist letter arrives?

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Benjamin Kabak November 20, 2009 - 4:20 pm

I’d say that’s completely and utterly a fair use.

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E. Aron November 20, 2009 - 5:12 pm

And that’s why everyone hates lawyers.

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Sara Beara November 21, 2009 - 10:36 pm

My favorite: “L line service extended to Portland, Ore. for disillusioned BK hipsters.”

Ask me how many art school kids I know wanted to move to Portland!

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