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Motorman plays to the Sox-Cubs rivalry

We've all encountered rude and surly CTA employees. But we've also been entertained by motorman and drivers who have put a smile on our faces or made our commute a little easier.

Friday's trip to U.S. Cellular Field was no exception. We were on our way to the first game in the Sox-Cubs Crosstown Classic -- a long trip from the Far North Side made all the more fun by a chatty motorman on the Red Line.

He was making a running commentary on the game and the fan rivalry:

"All aboard now, we're headed to the game."

"Hey, watch it now -- don't drop the beer!" -- at Bryn Mawr

"OK Cubs fans, don't beat anybody up!" -- at Belmont

"No fighting now -- all aboard!" -- at Fullerton

"Looks like somebody's going to the ball game" -- at Lake

"All right now, no fighting! This is not the Jerry Springer Show." -- at Washington

"Hey, we were here first -- don't get squished." -- at Jackson, to the riders on the platform trying to board an overcrowded train.

"No tailgating here -- the next party is at your house!" -- at Harrison.

"Be nice, don't get physical. You need a good hospital plan to ride this train." -- at Cermak-Chinatown.

"Sox-35th. Home of the Crosstown Classic. You can put it on the board, YESSSSSS!"

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