Penalty fare
Taking time out from my Tokyo report to give a knee-jerk reaction to something I hate. Transport for London’s Travelcard Cushion will surely strike a chill into the heart of every Londoner.
It’s like having a gas bill-print cushion. This is the thing that symbolizes deadly daily routine, delays, overcrowding and expense. Who would want it printed huge on a cushion? Or am I just a grouch who needs to finally sign up for an oyster card?
Oooh but it’s got my birthday date on it! my 30th no less…hmmm, actually, yes, you’re right! What a depressing idea for a cushion…
Spoken like a true Londoner. A quirky coincidence, but there must be more aesthetically pleasing ways to commemorate your birthday.
8.30 off peak – shocking!
I think its quite cool!
And perfect for those with nostalgia (I no longer live in the UK)
If you’re not having to pay the – as Meshell says – shocking price of £8.30 to get around for a day I can see they might have some nostalgic attraction.
Thank you for promoting my hard work, and linking to the shop it can be purchased from.
Thanks Ashley. As you can see from the comments not all our readers are the tube-phobic miseries that I am. The lady living abroad got a warm nostaligic feeling from it. I’m afraid I just can’t while my handbag is full of the real thing. Thanks for commenting.
Of course – all feedback is much appreciated, positive or not so! he he
The cushion actually came as a result of trying to produce something fun out of my not-so-fun 12 hours a week on a train to London. Of course, when you’re in the heat of it, you’re not going to enjoy the reminder!