Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for August 20, 2011
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August 22, 2011
Transcript:
a traffic advisory please be advised of the following causes of congestion on your monday commute. fumhfr fumhfr fumhfr fumhfr fumhfr scale in miles 012345 overturned tractor-trailer full of molasses. vehicle's rear window blocked by stuffed toys. driver of big car wearing hat & possibly bolo tie. inexplicable article of clothing in road. overturned tractor-trailer full of creme brulee. overturned tractor-trailer full of cholesterol. tire-chewing possum alert. fumhfr vehicle with "fumehuffer" vanity tags. the yawning abyss.
Inspired me to create a metro-map of my city where symbols indicate why the line is broken/paused/blocked regularly by “accidents” and “unforeseen” causes.