Around the World With Mr. Chi Pig

by Chris Walter

"I was standing around waiting for the Nostrils to play when one of the smaller guests came over to say hello. With his black brothel creepers, spiky black hair, dark blue socks, skin-tight latex trousers, and layers of studded belts and wristbands he looked as if he’d stepped from the cover of a UK punk album. I don't remember if he introduced himself as Chi Pig or Ken but I've always known him as Chi Pig. Standing five-foot-one and weighing maybe 110 pounds with a case of beer in each hand, I figured he was either fleet of foot or totally insane. Chi's manner of dress wouldn’t be considered extreme these days but back then he must have been a fist magnet for every jock, redneck, and construction worker in town. I admired his bravery and thought he looked great. "

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 5, 2024

Reviews

[Daniel Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one. The author tells the story of SNFU, integrating details of his own life into the narrative. Normally I’m not a huge fan of this approach but I think it works here as the author had an interesting enough story and also had regular run ins with Mr. Chi Pig. If you’re interested in SNFU, the Belke brothers, Mr. Chi Pig or Edmonton/Vancouver punk rock from the ‘80s and ‘90s I think you should pick this up.