Bus Operator Reviews Accuracy of Crazy Bus Scene in Marvel's Shang-Chi

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Ada Elder
Nov 15, 2021 4:00 PM EST

Right now, in mid-November, most of the Marveltalk we've been hearing has been about how bad The Eternals was despite its star-studded cast. Amongst all the criticism, September's Shang-Chi was quietly released on Disney+, completely free of charge. The film, which received far better reviews than The Eternals, features a particularly epic fight scene on a San Francisco city bus. While it's no Speed, it's definitely a tense tussle. Thanks to the Disney+ release, it's a scene that more people are able to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. One such viewer, a poet and bus operator from San Francisco, decided to compose a very long and very detailed analysis of its accuracy - all in one convenient thread. It's almost as wild of a ride as the actual scene, offering insight we'd never receive otherwise. Even star Simu Liu was impressed by the account, which you can enjoy right here.



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    Bus - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Replying to @that_mc •.. SFT (San Francisco Transit?) is using a New Flyer D60 articulated 60 foot motor coach for the 1 California. 1 CALIFORNIA 2706 SAT 10 27 61 2,596 1,
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    Property - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d But the bus is headed south on Noe at 21st St, they are seriously off route! 2I 59 3,607 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d Ja I like these brushed steel and green ... cushion seats, they look nicer and harder to clean than muni's
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    Clothing - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J That's a real ad for the jazz and blues festical you can find in muni buses JAZ S BLUES JULY 21-28 F 4 27 36 2,898 1, Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d As a bus operator, this is the moment I pop my parking brake and open the doors.
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    Font - 11:21 ull LTE Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Jas This would Definitely Happen 12 27 159 5,821 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Energy sword arm man cuts through the floor of the articulating section. Also wears sensible boots for working on a bus! 27 30 2,613 Tweet your reply Q
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    Photograph - JThis would Definitely Happen 12 17 159 5,821 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Energy sword arm man cuts through the floor of the articulating section. Also wears sensible boots for working on a ... bus! 6. 27 30 2,613
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    Light - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J This cuts through an air hose under the ... bus! 27 15 2,114 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d Our bus operator, played by Michael- Anthony Taylor, discovers his service brake isn't working. He's mashing on the treadle (pedal) and not stopping. That's terrible! And he's wearing earphones. That's terrible. He definitely could be charged with an avoidable incident by SFT.
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    Triangle - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d O He should be reaching for the Parking and Emergency Brake on his left control panel: APPLY PULL TO PARKING BRAKE Bendx RELEASE 27 51 3,412 PUSH TO
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    White - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J Cap number 8964 would be a part time operator at muni, but SFT might have a different scheme? 8964 8. 27 40 2,381 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d Now we are heading west on California at Mason St, and this is a serious hill. There could very well be cable cars in the way. Not to mention this has been a 40 minute bus ride from 21st and Noe, minimum.
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    Font - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Quick digression on how Air Brakes work. Energy sword arm man cut the brake lines, which would let all the air out of the ... system. When this happens, a backup, mechanical brake called the Spring Brake activates. 12 L7 52 2,722 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d The spring brake held open by air pressure. If there is no pressure, the brake is applied, and the wheels will not turn. Air brakes have a warning, that is audible as a very loud, continuous bu
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d JE Bus operators don't want to stop very hard because that's how you get Falls On ... Board. 17 21 2,349 1, Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d FOE When bus operators want to know what's going on inside our passenger area, we look in the mirror up top, not over our ... shoulder 27 72 3,329 1
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d This helps us keep our attention on steering the bus, to avoid cars that will definitely make illegal left turns in front of us all day every day. Powell and California. TURN 17 45 2,905 1, 6. Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d OUCH 964 17 30 2,264 1
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    Asphalt - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Operator wasn't even wearing his seat belt! Workmans Comp not going to cover •.. this. Also: Fall on Board. 11 27 151 4,586 1
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    Motor vehicle - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J This is top quality bus driving. Also get the line "Every time I try to drive a bus I get yelled at" which a) lol and b) that's just being a bus operator. We get yelled at whenever we try to drive a bus too. ... 2706 L7 102 3,998 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d J I'm going to take this part by part. First of all, I want to get into the operators seat this easily just once in my entire life. ...
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    Font - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d This space isn't empty, there's a big compartment with computers and electronics in there. 3. 17 22 1,889 1 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J Operators lunch! ... 27 23 2,001 1
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d ... Seat Belt, should have been fastened! 1 17 22 1,873 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d This is the parking and emergency brake. ... This is what the operator should have pulled way back when Shang-chi threw the first punch. If you are ever in a situation where you are unexpectedly in a run away bus and need to stop it, this yellow handle is the thing to grab. 27 83 2,389
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Some operators really do sit with the seat all the way down and the wheel up and forward, but I find this very uncomfortable, like driving with your chin. When a bus operator takes over a bus, they immediately start by adjusting the seat to their preference. 4 27 15 1,798
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Shang-Chi knows how to check on the passengers! ... 1 27 54 2,968 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J Every bus has a fire extinguisher, and we check every day before we pull out of the yard. It is intended for exactly these situations. 10 27 525 6,023 1,
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    Automotive parking light - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J Every bus operator cheers when the scooters get mashed to shreds. ... 71 CALIFORNIA 2706 20 L7 217 5,061 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d J I think this is more or less how an ... articulated section would react. I don't actually operate articulated motor coaches, so IDK Legentrorme Ten 27 12 1,668
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    Tire - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d This is Stockton at Bush, on top of the Stockton Street Tunnel. 6. 17 18 1,427 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d I have no idea if this is what's down there. ... L7 19 1,842 1
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d E The rear view mirrors are bus operators best friends. We cannot safely turn the bus if they aren't adjusted properly. I ... would take a moment to check and make sure they are how I like them after this. 3 27 46 2,386 1
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    Font - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J This is how everyone asks to be let into the bus when we aren't at a stop. Too real. t7 326 4,711 CO
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d I'm impressed that she knew how to operate the door lever. When the doors are open, an interlock activates that prevents the bus from moving. This would also have been an option to try for an out of control bus. Also, that's where you keep your coffee canteen, true facts. 2] 37 2,076
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d + DON'T LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER WHILE DRIVING! The hazards are ahead of you. Aim High in Steering, everyone. 9. t7 30 2,021 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc 1d Now we are heading into the Stockton ... Street tunnel. This is MC Escher's Hill, apparently. 17 15 2,001 LO
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d I Laughed. So. Hard. at the stop request gag. Saw it coming from miles away OMG. On Muni, someone would absolutely have used this within 20 seconds of the start of the fight. 6. 27 68 3,161 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d JE We are finally coming to a stop at Larkin and North Point. Quite a ways to warp from Union Square IMO. 1CALIFORNIA 7 L7 14 1,658
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    Product - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d JThis is the look I give passengers when I stopped too far from the curb. Good bus stops are hard. I hope you enjoyed my thread as much as I enjoyed this scene. 14 27 79 5,160
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    Microphone - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d J Unfortunately I think this guy isn't going to keep his job as a bus operator, though. I'm glad he's ok, that was a nasty knock he took. Let's hope he lands on his feet. Maybe he'll drive charters? R964 59 27 54 4,089 51
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    Font - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_. · 18h I need to add a coda to this thread. First of all, amazing to see it get so much attention. I did not expect this. I guess this is where I make a soundcloud plug? 2 27 1 265 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_.. · 18h But really I just want you to support public transport by riding the bus more and driving a personal car less. Support policies that fund public transport, and support policies that prioritize people over parking spots. 27 64 988 Mack, yes, That Ma
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    Font - Mack, yes, That Mack @that_... · 18h ** Ja Brad Allan and Andy Cheng, choreographers for the scene, and the stunt performers, and the stunt driver (Kial Butler, Andrea Berchtold, and Cameron Ambridge have stunt driver credits in the film) 1 27 2 263 Mack, yes, That Mack @that_... · 18h E And also the special effects teams that put in I am sure untold hours to bring this scene to life. Huge congratulations and thanks to those who brought us this ... entertainment. 1 27 2 263 Mack, yes, Tha
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    Font - Simu Liu (XJH) O ... @SimuLiu Replying to @that_mc This is f**king amazing 4:10 PM · 11/13/21 · Twitter for iPhone 326 Retweets 23 Quote Tweets 14.5K Likes Mack, yes, That Mack @that_mc · 1d Ju Replying to @SimuLiu ... Thank you sir, what an enjoyable scene! 27 12 3,474 1
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