Pub Runners- Charlie on the M.T.A I

[TheLadyjazzy1]

I'M FROM BOSTON AND I DIDN'T REALIZE THE CHARLIE CARD WAS NAMED AFTER THIS SONG!!

[Booger414]

When I was a kid they still had "Dime Time" the fare was 10 cents during the off peak hours. I always wondered why Charlie just didn't leave during "Dime Time". BTW not for nothing, but why does this video feature all above ground trolleys when Charlie was said (sung) to ride beneath the streets of Boston?

[Usonian20]

So, has anyone ever wondered why Charlie's wife hands him a sandwich every day (as the train comes rumblin' thorugh) rather than a nickle so he can get off the damn thing?? What's her game? Talk about passive-agressive...

[UncleMikeNJ]

@Usonian20 It was a protest: Charlie thought they shouldn't have to pay the fare increase. I can't believe people don't figure out this obvious point. My question is, how did Charlie use the bathroom? It's not like he could use one in the station, because they won't let him off the train!

[TheGuardianOfAura]

We sung this song at day camp when i was little and the music director would always use one our names. This brings back great memories!

[BoNursukker]

singed....yep

[treyswolrd123]

i got off the mta lol

[immoley]

So is this why they call it the "charlie card" and the "charlie ticket"?

[mattwweraw89]

i have no clue

[vsevenstars]

@mattwweraw89 I think yes,good call. Do you why DropkickMurphy's is called that?

[bandboy10]

yea

[bokibee33]

@immoley yes

[TheSmellyHedgehog]

@immoley yeah MTA stands for Massachusetts Transit Authority now its called the MBTA or the Mass Bay Transit Authority

[Booger414]

@immoley YES! It is a subtle nod to the song, and the folk history that has sprung up around it.

[LOUakaME]

@immoley yes actually that really IS whee the name comes from!

[LiukLoSteccalecca]

I just came back to Italy from Boston and didn't get trapped on the MTA! =)

[mattwweraw89]

lol

[29vjGKfg783Gownc]

It's singed by them, is it?

[mattwweraw89]

yes

[TozziWelding]

Have any of you ever ridden the T?

[mattwweraw89]

no i want to thou the thing i worry about is never leaving like charlie

[werzoid]

I have! I live in boston!

[mattwweraw89]

did you get trapped on the MTA like charlie did?

[bandboy10]

yes

[mattwweraw89]

lol

[1animeaddict]

so sad how little known this song is...it's a great song.

[mattwweraw89]

true it is a great song