Ride The S.L.U.T.

The South Lake Union Trolley.

"We're welcoming the SLUT into the neighborhood," said Jerry Johnson, 29, a part-time barista. Johnson said the T-shirts were done just for fun, but they seem to have tapped into something: The first 100 sold out in days and now orders for the next 100 are under way.

We asked people around South Lake Union what they think of the nickname.
Behind the ribbing is a little resentment about the changes some residents feel have been pushed on them.

"There was a meeting with representatives from the city several years ago," Johnson recalled. "They asked us what we could do for you. Most people raised their hands and said 'affordable housing,' " he said. "Then the people from the city huddled together -- 'whisper, whisper, whisper,' -- and they said, 'How about a trolley?' "

That has the ring of truth to it. Being conservative, of course, I support the Reps' decision to avoid messing with the housing market, and instead providing a means for poor people to go the hell away.

Thanks to someone2 for the tip.

posted by Laura. at 09:54 AM

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