According to KnowYourMeme.com, the meme originated on Reddit two weeks ago, when a user elevated “people who say thanks to the bus driver” to pharaoh status.
Why do people say thank you to bus drivers?
Some of these people say thank you, some of them just get off of the bus. Many of the drivers say that they are not bothered by less-than-courteous riders. These same drivers have also said that it makes their day when someone says “thank you” and treats them like they are human rather than just tools of the riders.
Why do Australians thank bus drivers?
It’s a simple concept — people say thanks to the bus driver for all their hard work, and this is a small gesture of politeness that just… … It’s a very patriotic, proud meme, centred on good Aussie values of giving thanks to the bus person for driving us places.
What is the point of thanking the bus driver in fortnite?
On the bottom left of the screen, a message will display saying “[player] has thanked the bus driver.” That’s about it, really, and there’s no effect on the actual game if you do choose to thank the bus driver. We just hope you reciprocate it in real life.
When was thanking the bus driver?
Thanking the bus driver in Fortnite became something of an in-joke for players for some time, until it was finally introduced as a fun little feature in 2018.
What happens if you don’t thank the bus driver?
To finish the Fortnite Deadpool Week 1 challenges, players will need to do one simple thing: Don’t thank the bus driver. Once you return to the menu, you’ll be rewarded with a Deadpool banner and will be one step closer to earning the Fortnite Deadpool skin. …
Does thanking the bus driver do anything?
2 Answers. It does not provide any gameplay advantage to thank the bus driver. It is just a little fun thing, probably based on the “thanking the bus driver makes you a better/more successful person” meme.
How do you say thank you to a bus driver?
On PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch simply press down on the D-Pad while in the Battle Bus. That’s the lower button on the left side of your controller. You’ll see your gamertag pop up on the screen followed by “thanked the bus driver.” He never says “You’re welcome” but we know he (or she) appreciates it.
How do you tip a fortnite bus driver?
To tip the bus driver, you need to accumulate enough gold bars first, which did not roll over from the previous season. A small tip will cost you 500 gold bars, while a large tip will cost 4,000. We have an entire guide on how to get (and spend) gold bars in Fortnite if you’re unsure of where to get them.