Yesterday we told you that today, on the 50th anniversary of Rosa Parks, the MTA would be saving an empty seat for the civil rights icon. And to help buttress the commemorative effort, they're placing a placard explaining why the seat is saved.

Unfortunately, as you can see, there are actual words that passengers will have to read instead of a handy caution phrase like "Wet paint" or a symbol of a man sliding out of the seat because it's slippery when yet. Giving bus riders instructions, as you might know, has never been the MTA's strong suit. (See ya on the subway.)

Meanwhile, some civil rights groups are pushing for Rosa Parks Day, a national holiday that'll take kids out of school and give parents an excuse to use one of their paid holiday days. And all that placard needs to read is "Another day off," and garnering national support will be a cinch. Yup, it's clear, we have no faith in our fellow man.

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Earlier: That seat is saved