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When it comes to cheap bus service, almost nothing beats Bolt Bus. Unfortunately, that low, low price tag means that normal people (hopefully like yourself) have to mingle with a cross-section of society that most only witness through shows like Honey Boo Boo and Cops. Today, in honor of savin' a buck and keepin it real, we give you 10 types of people you might (let's just say ABSOLUTELY WILL) encounter on the Bolt Bus.
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Crazy Dog Lady
She spends the whole ride grooming her yappy little pups. She talks to them like they are people. She has real names for them like Harry and Pete. She's totally nuts and is now sitting RIGHT next to you for a three-hour trip to Boston. This is worse than that time you were at your friend's house for the Super Bowl and he changed it to the Puppy Bowl.
Hot Girl On the Way to See Her Boyfriend
You can't believe your luck. A hot babe just sat down in the seat next to you. You chat her up a little only to find out that she is headed for a visit with her boyfriend of 5 years who is in med school and has a house in Nantucket. Big time buzz kill.
The PDA Couple
These two haven't had private time in months. Now, with all to see, they feel the bus is an appropriate place to get their freak on. They'll grope each other, they'll make that nasty make-up sound, and they'll dry hump each other until there's another hole in those Aeropastale jeans. Puke.
The Bawling Baby
This kid starts out as a sweet little ball of love and cuddles. But as soon as the bus starts rolling, he loses his shit ... big time. Time to bust out the Advil.
Barry Blackjack
Prepare to shoot yourself, if your Bolt Bus stops at a casino.You will most likely sit next to a degenerate gambler who regals you with stories of fantastic winning streaks and comped penthouse suites. Meanwhile, he's living on food-stamps, smells like fake shrimp, and hasn't seen daylight in years.
The Dude Who Just Got Out of Jail
They don't give you much when you leave the slammer - usually just a bus ticket and few bucks. This could go a few ways. He could be a redeemed man and want to chat you up, he could be the same person he always was and try to rob you with a shank, he could start asking creepy questions about your girlfriend or he could try to demonstrate how he's taken to liking men while in the cell. Do any of those sound good to you?
The Creep
He tells you he is going to visit his son at college, but you see that he is filling out a membership form for a nudist colony on his laptop. Stay away from this dude or he might end up trying to convince you to play volleyball in your birthday suit.
The Guy Who Should Have Bought Two Tickets
You see this dude coming from a mile away. He's got two bags, a laptop, and a little dog named "Biscuit". He gave up on losing weight years ago and now spends most of his time on the Bolt Bus, taking up two seats instead of one. This will be the worst ride of your life.
The Sleeper
He may seem harmless at first, but watch out. This guy will have absolutely no qualms about using your shoulder as his personal pillow. You know what comes with people that sleep on your shoulder? Snoring and more slobber than a basset hound produces.
Mr. Talkative
The minute you sit down, this guy launches in. He's a blogger/part-time chef/life coach. He's got time to burn and could not be more happy that you are sitting next to him. Prepare yourself for Hell - or just bring douche-bag cancelling headphones.