While he’s already a favourite among Metro Vancouverites, Seth Rogen wasn’t as well received in the east.
Toronto decided to apply his loveable comedic stylings to their transit system, the TTC, after Translink began its announcements; however, his voice was promptly removed from the messages.
In fact, they only lasted for one month on the system before they were removed. The messages, which are similar to the ones heard on Vancouver’s SkyTrains and buses, started playing on July 31st, but were removed by the end of August.
Vancouver, on the other hand, is still playing them.
The Toronto transit provider stated that it decided to phase out the announcements after it was determined that riders weren’t all too keen on Rogen’s style.
A number of riders voiced their concern on Twitter over Rogen’s decorum, and they didn’t take too kindly to the actor’s choices.
And yes, I scold ppl on transit all the time. Stand in front of the subway doors? I'm speaking up. Push me when everyone is getting on/off the bus? Y'all be told to lay off and have some respect. Accessible seats? Move your ass if you done need them. Don't care your age. https://t.co/lLtG1GvF7E
— Dylan Hayden (@Dylanhayden) 18 September 2018
With that being said, a number of Torontonians adore the funnyman, and don’t share the same sentiments.
Rode the #TTC this morning and I was disappointed to not hear @Sethrogen as the announcer
— Chris Tremblay (@ChrisTremblay) 13 September 2018
Nevertheless, Rogen’s voice won’t appear on the Toronto lines for the next foreseeable future.