Sometimes, you just need a fucking swipe because:

A.) You lost your monthly pass
B.) Your monthly pass just expired
C.) You don't use a monthly pass because you're that budgeted and poor, goddammit

Well, on Feb. 17 (next Tuesday - put it in your BB or Iphone!) all you recessionites can grab a free $4 Metrocard! Urbanite reports:

"Feb. 17, courtesy of Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge. The bowling alley's mascot, Mr. Pin, will be handing out cards to the first 1,000 passersby from 7 to 9 a.m. at 50th Street and Sixth Avenue and at 57th Street and Sixth Avenue. And, nope, you don't have to bowl to get your complimentary rides."