No questions asked
I do not have to agree with somebody to believe in his product (“Holy Sushi,” April 12 cover story). It’s just like musicians or celebrities: I do not care what their religious or political views are, but if the beat catches my ear, then bring on the sushi!
–Mike Giannini, 25, Norridge
Love is in the air on the CTA. RedEye’s April 13 cover story, “Get on the love bus,” moved a number of readers to weigh in on whether love is possible on the commute.
Love train
Ever since moving to Chicago, my friends and I have touted the CTA as the greatest place to guy-watch. But that’s all there is–watching.
Because as much as I would love to meet one of the great-looking guys all suited up on his way to work, I can’t for the life of me come up with a somewhat normal way to initiate conversation.
Weather? Lame. Compliment? Creepy. Breaking the silence at 7:45 a.m.? Now that seems to be a Brown Line faux pas altogether. Plus, I am a morning person, which doesn’t apply to the majority.
So until I finally come up with a foolproof ice-breaker for the opposite sex–or until Chi-guys realize a little CTA audacity won’t hurt–I will just have to settle with giving the unintentional lap dance to my Merchandise Mart crush.
–Anne Mahoney, 23, Lincoln Park
Yesssss!
Funny that this article came out today (Thursday). Just yesterday evening I got this girl’s number on the bus. I hope it works out. She’s cute!
–Billy Barefield, 27, South Side
Who’s that girl?
I ride the No. 65 Grand Avenue bus to work every morning. The highlight of my ride comes when we reach Artesian Street, where a beautiful blond gets on.
I first noticed her because of the cool hats she wears. I see her almost every day, but it seems weird to try to hook up on the bus. Maybe if she reads this … ?
–Kevin Deck, 29, Cragin Park
The no-hookup zone
I have been riding public transportation for over 25 years. I have never met anyone I would want to hook up with, but there have been plenty of people that I wanted to get away from as fast as possible.
–Kirk Kalinski, 44, Berwyn
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