Finding My Voice

Sometimes when you’re on a bike, you need to make some noise. And I don’t mean a bicycle bell.

Finding My Voice

Watching others, it seems yelling works best. People naturally respond when they hear a human voice in crisis. However, I’ve always been more of the creative introverted type that prefers drawing thoughtful illustrations than drawing attention by yelling.

Finding My Voice

But being a creative introvert hasn’t proved good in urgent situations. So I decided to take a class in yelling from an expert.

Finding My Voice

I was a horribly untalented student, but very determined. I worked hard and practiced whenever I got the chance.

Finding My Voice

So now I think I’ve finally mastered it: a yell so loud it stops drivers in their tracks.

Finding My Voice

But I really wish drivers wouldn’t make me demonstrate it for them.

 

 

 

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40 comments

  • Wendy January 31, 2014  

    Drill instructor voice: “HEY! WATCHWHEREYERGOINGYOU ****!!!” (Use your diaphragm so that entire street can hear you)
    Often the driver says, “Oh, uh, sorry!”
    And them I respond back in my girly voice: “Oh, no problem, just letting you know I was there!” *nervous giggle*
    If driver ignores or say something rude in return, I follow up with “MORON!”
    It’s nothing personal, just a quick reaction to years of bike commuting in Manhahttan.

  • Marge Evans January 31, 2014  

    love it! I’m an extrovert and my preferred yell is a very LOUD “NOOOOOOO!!!!!” that always gets their attention. (even metro bus drivers)

  • CPTJohnC January 31, 2014  

    I had to yell at a driver just this morning. a forceful “HEY!” was all it took. I don’t ~know~ that he would have hit me, but I was fine not taking the chance. He beeped ?at? me as I passed.

  • JamieB January 31, 2014  

    Great article and cartoons as always, but you get extra props just for referencing one of my favorite actors, Brian Blessed!

  • Ken January 31, 2014  

    I find a good "FUS RO DAH!" stops most vehicles in their tracks.

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