FFS lads! 10 things we definitely do NOT miss during the Luas strikes

If we had our way, we’d get a chauffeur-driven limousine to work every damn day, but until those Prize Bonds Nana gave us come through, we’re pretty sure there’s going to be a whole lot of early morning commutes and Leap Card panic in our future.

And when we were recently forced to change our perfectly-honed routine and seek alternative modes of transport during last month's Luas strikes, it’s safe to say we all went into full meltdown and couldn't complain enough.

We yearned for the soft purr of the Luas engine and we positively wept for the reassuring sound of the on-tram announcements, but that, ladies, is because we all have VERY short memories.

As any regular Luas user knows, there are some things about riding that rail which are LESS than pleasant.

And here, friends, are just ten.

1. Tag-on panic

You could be clutching your Leap Card with the best intentions in the world, and you might still find yourself boarding the tram without having tagged-on.

“I didn’t…did I? I did…I forgot! They will NEVER believe me!”

2. Manspreading

That lad who thinks God has gifted him with such a serious package, he can’t HELP but take up a double seat while you’re left squeezing half a bum cheek onto the edge.

“Oh, don’t mind me. You OBVIOUSLY need the space.”

3. Random checks

The first flash of an orange high-vis, and you’re reaching for your parachute.

“Why do I always feel so guilty?! Play it COOL.”

4. More manspreading

Desperately pushing your knee against his in an attempt to close his legs has got to be the least glamorous way to spend a morning.

“I swear, I won’t rest until he realises what an ASS he is.”

5. The low-balance beep

You KNOW you topped up only last week, so why is this machine lying to your face with its judgemental low-balance beep?

“Hand on heart, I’ve been the victim of a crime here.”

6. The scary flip seats

Why must they flip up so violently when you finally stand up?

“If I’m not careful that’ll take the arse off me next time.”

7. Further manspreading

It can seem like a flash mob is slowly getting underway across the tram because when one dude supposedly blessed in the pants department starts, the rest suddenly join in.

“I hope all their pants split before work.”

8. The overhead safety strap

If you’ve made the decision to rock a hunbun AND a pair of headphones, you’re just looking for trouble.

“Am I actually caught in this thing? I am…amn’t I?”

9. Tag-off panic

If you break your stride for even a second while tagging-off, you’re officially the LEAST popular person in Dublin.

“I timed it wrong! Oh God, I’m sorry!”

10. Keeping pace with a manspreader

Your on-tram knee-struggle with this stranger wasn't supposed to extend further than your Luas journey, but now you're both waiting at the same traffic lights together.

"Yeah, keep looking. I'd do it all over again."