Sonia is the name of the rather
morose-sounding device that announces the stations on the
London Underground (
tube). According to one
Jubilee line driver, "We call her Sonia, because she gets sonia
nerves."
- "please
mind the gap, between the
train and the
platform" (Ohhh!
THAT gap!)
Actually, I
loathe Sonia. Her
miserable robotic voice manages to ensure that I feel like a
crushed bug at the beginning and end of every day. I'm sure London could transform into a
orgiastic city of joy, if Sonia would just
cheer up!
- "This is a .."
".. Circle Line .."
".. train, for .."
".. High Steet Kensington .."
".. and .."
".. Victoria."
Well, at least she
speaks clearly.