D.C. Metro rats out New York City subway
 Washington, D.C., is celebrating one of its only advantages over New York: fewer rats in the subway system. This ad, running in the D.C. Metro, begins, “Unlike some subway systems (which will remain nameless), you don’t see rats the size of house cats roaming Metro.” This ticked off New York Times writer Jennifer 8. Lee, who says it’s “a little out of form for [one] city to needle another about our rats.” She also doesn’t think the reference to house cats is fair, “unless they are very small house cats.” A Metro spokesman says it’s not meant as an insult to New York at all, saying, “It can [refer to] any other transit system. It doesn’t make reference to any other transit property at all.” Technically, this is true. New York’s war on rats has been well documented, of course, though its primary focus remains the vermin above ground—particularly those who patronize KFC and Taco Bell.
—Posted by Tim Nudd
|
|
February 27, 2008 in Nudd | Permalink
|
Comments
It also refers to Boston's subway system or others which are equally ancient. DC's Metro has its deficiencies, but it is certainly much cleaner than NY's and Boston's, and it's good to have notices getting people to maintain the cleanliness of the trains. Also appreciated here in Washington is the lack of the constant stench of urine.
Posted by: Jesse | Feb 27, 2008 8:56:21 PM
Post a comment
The opinions expressed in comments are those of the individual poster. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Adweek or Nielsen Business Media. Comments of a promotional nature or comments that are otherwise inappropriate may be removed.
You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.
