Comment by AStonesThrow
2 days ago
This is really cute and friendly. I like it; very much in-character for the BART.
My own transit system has sort of developed two mascots. They are not as artful or clever as BART's, but they are designed with a utilitarian purpose: to demonstrate good vs. bad behavior while onboard.
https://www.valleymetro.org/blog/2019/10/quick-guide-light-r...
The characters are named "Right" and "Rong", both humanoids who are differentiated primarily by color and mood. Right, of course, does all the right things and abides by the rules, while Rong is a classic example of the scofflaw you wouldn't want sitting next to you.
Reminds me of the perennial standbys from Highlights for Children, Goofus and Gallant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goofus_and_Gallant
Yes it is totally Goofus/Gallant style! Right down to the simplistic verse of the slogans in the window decals. Thanks for making that comparison. I am sure they drew from that fabled tradition, so to speak!