Found on Octoferret's Flickr account -- which also features a way boss lineup of old (and somewhat fury-inducing compared to today's) maps and buses -- is a long-forgotten mascot from the '70s, Murray. It seems he just wanted to be your map man. That's all. And now he's dead. We hope you're happy with yourselves.

MUNI should consider re-branding with a fun new mascot. Maybe a bus seat nestling a smiling puddle of water? A tagged window? A mysterious-odor cloud cartoon? The elusive driver's badge number coming to life? A fresh animated face might help us forget moments like this. Or this. Or this.

Thanks, Greg, for introducing us to Murray.