E Train Fight

As I boarded the E train, heading back home from school on Wednesday, little did I know I was going to have the most entertaining train ride of my life.   “Are you scared of sitting next to me, because I’m black?” a young black woman asked an old Asian woman who had just gotten out of her seat. “Why would you think that? It’s because I have to get off in a few stops,” replied the Asian woman in her accented English.  The situation began to heat up, as both women began to yell back and forth.  “People in New York are so racist, thank god I’m moving back to Philadelphia,” the black woman hollered.   “You’ve got to be kidding me! I’m a minority also, and I’m not racist against anybody, whether they are black, white or yellow,” the Asian woman responded.   Soon, things became physical, as they began pushing and shoving each other.  At this point, everyone on the train cart had their eyes glued on these two women and the show they were putting up.  Luckily, not only did I get to watch the show, I had front row seats! “America is a diverse country.  For goodness sakes, our President is black. Your color is not the reason why I got up.  I got up because I have to get off soon,” the old Asian woman reasonably explained.  However, the younger woman wouldn’t give up, saying, “You think you are better than me?”  The older woman’s stop had arrived, and she peacefully walked out while the other woman continued to yell at her.  “Only in New York” one of the passengers said, making everyone laugh.  The New York subway is truly an interesting place.