ATLANTA — Move over, MARTA bus that spoiled the Dome demolition. Thanks to the Braves, Atlanta has a new bus meme.
During Friday’s World Championship parade, many fans were irked that the caravan carrying Braves players plowed down Peachtree Street like they were late for a game. The parade was at a much slower pace is it winded its way through the Battery.
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WSB-TV Sports Director Zach Klein quipped on-air, “It’s the fastest anyone’s ever gone down Peachtree in Atlanta traffic.”
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And of course, the jokes quickly started to circulate on social media. There were jabs at the city’s history with the Atlanta Sports Curse (RIP), comparisons to Formula 1 and of course, “Speed” references.
Here’s a roundup of the best speeding bus memes: (Warning, some mild foul language)
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