This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on June 9, 2005). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Sometimes the Seattle Polite attitude (mentioned at the beginning of this article about its flipside, the Seattle Freeze) really amuses me.
On my way home for lunch, I was just standing at the corner of Pike and 8th by the Convention Center waiting for the light to change. As I stood there, the car coming down the hill slowed, stopped, and the driver nodded for me to cross. I pointed at the light — “You’ve got the green, buddy…” — and he just waved me across.
Well, whatever. I crossed, and he went on his way. His good deed for the day, maybe?
“Tomorrow Wendy (Green Eggs and Hammond)” by System Syn (2002, 5:12).