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Conversations overheard

He was really excited about chi! Just something I overheard on the subway on the way back from an excursion into the city. Public transit is good for listening in on other peoples' conversations, often whether you want to or not. But I usually want to - sometimes I get a good quote for dialogue or some insight into a group of people (like Wall St).

I should mention that Yuko drew this comic despite being sick - thank you! There are beads of sweat in this ink!! A testament to her grit and dedication.

We'll be at SPX Sept 11-12! We're at table F10, pretty close to the entrance! We'll post a map with our location next week.

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Another great subway pastime, looking for thug like characters with cute things. Personal best: group of a few dewrag crowned cuties drinking pink bubble teas. <3

Feel better, Ms Yuko! Hopefully this heat will let up soon and give you a break.

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Those 3 students will be quite dangerous....

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Classic Brooklyn. Gotta love it.

BTW, you guys going to NEWW? I'm kinda tempted to haul my ass up there, but the trip + work the next day might prevent me from doing so. :(

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When I was living in Chicago it was definitely an interesting experience hearing other people on the subway/ L-Train. I heard everything from crazy people saying, " Haven't killed anyone today...", to religious zealots screaming at gang bangers, to loads of drunk mobs slurring their words and getting into fights about the Cubs game at rival teams and lots of open drug deals. Always a fun time!

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Hope you feel better soon, Miss Yuko. Gambatte kudasai!

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I hope she feels better, just make sure she's well rested and well hydrated. Here's to your recovery Yuko!

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This would make a great Demotivator! ♥

Though, Yuko works so hard for us to have comics on time. c: Feel better sweetheart!

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Yuko go to bed and rest! Hilarious subway conversations can wait.

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<3 as a martial arts instructor, and a student of a Brooklyn Sifu, I love this strip to death.

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maybe he actually meant 'tai chi' (short for tai chi chuan) instead of 'they chi'

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FINALLY. A way to conserve my own chi when I'm surrounded. If only I'd known sooner...

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reminds me of that scene from Monty Python where there were a bunch of people being taught how to defend yourself against fruit.

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You should let her take a break until she's better. However much I love these comics, I wouldn't want them at the cost of poor Yuko's health. Eat some soup, get plenty of rest and liquids, and come back to us when you're 100%.

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Get well soon Yuko!! :D

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So he used, erm, computer-human interaction on his opponents?
Lucky they were just three youngsters. In a really dangerous situation he'd have to resort to more than one chi, that is, cheese.

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...a shirt that says "I used they chi against them."

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I can't wait to see you guys at SPX ;w;

Also Yuko plz get better ;_; Have Ananth make you soup!

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Funny, my sensei is from philly, and he'd prolly throw a flying fit if he heard someone say that XD

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Did the man pronounce the word as "chee" or "key"? Funny both ways, but I've got to know!

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Aww poor Yuko... she went all japanese salaryman for our entertainment... hope she gets better soon.

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the longer I think about that statement the funnier it gets. I'm having trouble not laughing into my soup.

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I need that phrase on a shirt. Preferrably featuring a sagely Italian sifu with a 70's stache.

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I second this notion. I'd pay to wear that.

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I always tell this to my friends: whenever you're talking about martial arts or practicing it, everything sounds like an innuendo.

We had a case where guys on the floor of our dorm would listen to us practice just to laugh at the verbal aspect of it.

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