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Stuck at the Last Stop and Loving It

December 05, 2024 • Kalliope

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Ever found yourself jolted awake on the Long Island Railroad only to discover you’ve blissfully overshot your stop and landed in Ronkonkoma? We've all been there, and it's a rite of passage that every Long Islander knows too well. Picture this: you’re coming back from a wild night in NYC, still buzzing from the city lights—and suddenly, you’re at the end of the line, confronted with the stark reality of Ronkonkoma. We’re diving into hilarious personal tales of missed stops, impromptu sleepovers, and the desperate hunt for a couch to crash on. It's a blend of humor and the sobering lessons of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Join us as we unravel the comical chaos of Long Island’s transit adventures and the peculiar charm of the Ronkonkoma station. From the unexpected camaraderie among stranded commuters to the ever-changing landscape around the station, we explore how life on the rails is as unpredictable as it is entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned commuter or just curious about the quirks of Long Island living, our stories promise to entertain and perhaps even stir a bit of nostalgia for those who’ve felt the unique pull of this infamous train stop. Tune in for laughs, relatable mishaps, and a glimpse into the world of Long Island Railroad life.

Speaker 1: 0:12

So yesterday one of my friends made a comment on my post and it was something like let's play guest. The long island railroad station, a train station, whatever. And uh, the funny part is that it's ronkonkoma. And you know how. We all know ronkonkoma fucking train station here on long island, because you got new york city to the west, you got mount oak to the east and there was some point when you're a teenager, your early 20s or some shit, some of us in our 30s uh, we get woken up, you get shaken by a conductor and the conductor's like yo, wake up, you're a mcconklin. You're like get the fuck out of here. I'm a mcconklin, I'm supposed to go off in farmingdale or hicksville or whatever.

Speaker 1: 0:46

Or the worst is when you're supposed to change it to make it because you got to go to fucking merrick, but you're out partying all night in New York City. You're high as fuck, you're drunk, you're pooped all over the place, and now you're stuck and guess where you're sleeping, sleeping out there, unless, of course, it's the fucking dead of winter and it's like three degrees. Then you get into here, into this little house thing. Of course now they're building an apartment building across the street. So if you get lucky enough to have a friend who actually can afford thousand dollars a month to live there, you can fucking find a couch and sleep on it. But this is the last stop on the train. The station is ronkankama. The train will be going back to the yard. There will be no passengers getting on. It's like every fucking long island there's nightmare.