Racy Acronym Upstages Streetcar Unveiling
The Associated Press
September 18, 2007
Officially, it's the South Lake Union Streetcar. But in the neighborhood where the new line runs, it's called the South Lake Union Trolley - or, the SLUT.
At Kapow! Coffee, a shop in the old Cascade neighborhood, 100 T-shirts bearing the words "Ride the SLUT" sold out in days, and another 100 are on order.
"We're welcoming the SLUT into the neighborhood," said Jerry Johnson, 29, a part-time barista.
Some claim - incorrectly, according to representatives of Vulcan Inc., the company that is developing the area - that South Lake Union Trolley was the original name and that it was changed when officials belatedly realized the acronym.
Mayor Greg Nickels unveiled the new Seattle streetcar today; showing off the first shiny new red car.
It's scheduled to start running in December between the South Lake Union neighborhood and downtown Seattle.
I think I'm gonna go ride the hell outta this SLUT.
The Associated Press
September 18, 2007
Officially, it's the South Lake Union Streetcar. But in the neighborhood where the new line runs, it's called the South Lake Union Trolley - or, the SLUT.
At Kapow! Coffee, a shop in the old Cascade neighborhood, 100 T-shirts bearing the words "Ride the SLUT" sold out in days, and another 100 are on order.
"We're welcoming the SLUT into the neighborhood," said Jerry Johnson, 29, a part-time barista.
Some claim - incorrectly, according to representatives of Vulcan Inc., the company that is developing the area - that South Lake Union Trolley was the original name and that it was changed when officials belatedly realized the acronym.
Mayor Greg Nickels unveiled the new Seattle streetcar today; showing off the first shiny new red car.
It's scheduled to start running in December between the South Lake Union neighborhood and downtown Seattle.
I think I'm gonna go ride the hell outta this SLUT.
