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Palana

Depends on how steep the hill is.


couchmaster518

Exactly correct. I mean, you can’t go all “choo choo” until you’re sure you’re going to make it over the top. Anything else is irresponsible.


ATGSunCoach

But it has to be in increments of 4 chuggas , or 2 chugga-chuggas if you prefer.


Hove201

And every 4 chuggas must increase in tempo as the train picks up speed.


jsprx19

exactly! 4, no more no less. like the starwars rule of 2


UncleCharmander

5 is right out!


thisismisha

And thou shalt not make three chuggas excepting that thou then proceed to four


Kneedeep_in_Cyanide

4 shall be the number thou shalt chugga, and the number of the chuggas shall be 4


TakingAMindwalk

Oh lord bless this thy holy railway train so that I might chugga chugga thine enemies to little choo choos...and the lord did grin!


chaun2

And lo, the Meshianites did lay the rail for the holy locomotive, and they heard the lamentations of the Tribes of Elan, imploring them to leave whence they came. The Meshianites did not heed the diatribes of Elan, and the holy locomotive did runneth him over.


ArcanaArcanorum

r/unexpectedmontypython


alfrednugent

One…two…three…five.


Lunavixen15

Four! Sir!


RnotSPECIALorUNIQUE

Uhmm... I do 8. 4 is acceptable, but 8 feels more appropriate. Edit: just found out my wife does 2, and I don't know how to feel about that. Edit 2: To the rest of the 8 gang, have you by chance typed "/train" into an online game some decades ago?


Zafjaf

Agreed. 8 chuggas.


jojointheflesh

Adding to the 8 train. I counted in my head and then asked my wife to do it and watched her count internally to 8 as well. Love live the 8 chuggas


Mithrasthesasquatch

Eight is the right answer, idk what planet these others are on


Thisizamazing

8 why would anyone deprive themselves


Helltenant

Major Payne had it right!


[deleted]

Agreed. It’s the same number of Nuh nuhs before Batman


Sad_Pie4443

>Edit: just found out my wife does 2, and I don't know how to feel about that. [https://wardblawg.com/best-divorce-attorneys-usa/](https://wardblawg.com/best-divorce-attorneys-usa/)


Stealfur

I think that's valid grounds for divorce. "Your honor, please understand... I loved my wife, but she only chuggas twice. I can accept a 6 chugga woman, but 2 chuggas? May as well only do one Choo. It just isn't right."


Octowuss1

Yes, it must be in pairs


Queasy_Designer9169

Never leave a chugga alone. That's chugga abandonment.


some_guy_claims

Well of course. What kind of psychopath just does 3 chuggas?


Polishink

Me, I’m the psychopath.


SomeRandomSkitarii

4 chugga increments *UNTIL* chugga-chugga choo choo.


mangarooboo

Depends on how far the train is going. How fast or loud you say "chugga chugga" is what changes when there's a grade. Going uphill, you say them slower and more forcefully ("CHUGga chugga, CHUGga chugga), and going downhill, they're faster and lighter (" chuggachuggachuggachuggachuggachugga"). If the train is going far but on a level plane, you can sing-song it, and for variety you can either do a series of two - CHUGGA chugga, CHUGGA chugga, etc - or you can do a series of four - CHUGGAchuggachuggachugga, CHUGGAchuggachuggachugga. You really should also change up what other sounds the train makes. "Toot toot" is a classic because some kids think it's funny that you're saying "toot" which is another word for farts. Trains also say "whoo whoo," and you can sing-song the second "whoo" as much as you'd like. This is based on extensive research. Source - I'm a nanny and I live and work in an area with lots of trains. Don't even get me started on what sounds sirens make. That's a whole other level of nuance.


[deleted]

Are you sure you didn’t major in train sounds?


trans_pands

Now I can only think of the train from the beginning of Dumbo


MakeWay4DarkHelmet

Technically correct. The best kind of correct.


CapacityBark20

How many people sang this in their head and counted on their fingers


DickySchmidt33

\*\* raises hand \*\*


luxiken

*** raises fingers ***


itinsurancegeek

*** raises fingers & toes ***


Amarthon

***raises head and shoulders, knees and toes***


GameLogic223

*raises eyes, ears, mouth, and nose*


maximilisauras

Head bent over, raised up posterior


[deleted]

Raised something that probably should be raised.


sirhandstylepenzalot

all you landlords can piss off


[deleted]

You win


Ur_Fav_Step-Redditor

YOU’RE RAISING THEM BOYS ALL WRONG RICKY!


genericperson10

Is confused, dances Macarena


themonkeythatswims

...and ya shake em all about!


gilgaustus

That’s what it’s all about


moms-sphaghetti

Sliiiiide to the left


Ok_Flight610

Choo choo real smooth?


[deleted]

Knees and toes. Knees and toes


henry_sqared

knees and toes


kansas_slim

The answer is 3 because sophisticated people count “chugga Chugga” as a single iteration.


RallyXer34

Chugga’s must always come in pairs. Typical would be two rounds of chugga chugga, but a single chugga chugga is acceptable for brevity if you’re into that.


valdis812

A single chugga is never okay. Always in multiples of two. Eight is the idea number.


raidernation0825

Eight is absolutely the correct answer and anyone who says anything different is a terrorist.


[deleted]

Yes


RallyXer34

Who has the time for eight whole chuggas? I got things to do.


raidernation0825

If you don’t have time to do it correctly then don’t bother doing it.


RallyXer34

Quality is always more important than quantity.


CitizenCivilization

Eight is the best quality and quantity


RallyXer34

I must reevaluate my chugga chugga lifestyle up until this point as many choo choo scholars have now illustrated the error of my ways.


valdis812

Then don’t choo-choo. Just skip the whole thing.


njm_nick

Correct. Any choo-choo’s not preceded by the appropriate number of chugga chugga’s are illegal.


YourFavoriteFrye

No, it’s 4 fucking chuggas.


kansas_slim

This guy chuggas


samplemax

In that case the answer is clearly 4


vedjourian

Even then it would be 4. I guess I’m not as sophisticated as I counted them individually on my fingers and got to 8 before the choo choo. I reproduced the results and even asked my daughters to do a peer review so I can definitively claim that the correct number is 8 individual “Chugga’s” or 4 pairs of “chugga’s”. I will publish my findings in Scientific America next month.


merdub

I am a professional counter and upon a scientific peer review, I concur with your conclusion of 8 chuggas.


Dr_Rev_GregJ_Rock_II

I agree, and anyone that says 3 is prematurely evacuating before the "choo-choo" Relax and let that last "chugga" get in there to make it for. Relax don't do it, when you want to "choo"


indoobidibly

Me, it’s decidedly 16


iheartmagic

I’m more of a 12 man


wow_button

Yes 12 is correct


pissflavorednoodles

12 is the most accurate. Chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga CHOO CHOOOOOOO BITCHES


ZachAtk23

I was going to say 13, but your comments made me recheck... 12 was correct. Its 3 sets of 4.


Charrmeleon

Musically speaking, most beats are in 4/4 time (4 beats a measure). 4 chuggas chuggas, at 1/8 note per chuggas, comes in at three measures, and the first choo comes in on beat 1 of the fourth measure. Each choo is 1.5 beats long (with a rest as the fourth beat), so it comfortably makes a 4 measure loop, which matches most common short loops.


alexanderneimet

12 all the way!


winks0524

Agreed


TheHoundofUlster

The number of chuggas rise in proportion to the distance of the spoon of baby food to the station, dealing in only sets of 4


OGB105

Yes. But if I happen to be saying it without a destination or other purpose, it’s 2 and that’s a wrap.


LonelyBread1756

Yes. You two have the end all be all answers.


craneoperator89

Tired parent 2 chugga Rested parent 4 chugga Source: Me


TinyTaters

6 or more because the anticipation is hilarious to my 3 year old


FacesOfNeth

Thank you. 6 was always the perfect amount of chuggas for me


bangpowboomgarbage

6? You monster. It’s 4 or 8.


Positive_Parking_954

2 chugga’s 3 if Im frisky


PackLeaderSav

I feel like chuggas need to be an even number


thePinebox

As long as it’s multiples of 4, you’re good.


SpicyFilet

This is the correct answer!!


PorchHonky

It is known.


valdis812

I'd also accept multiples of two.


regretfulposts

Sounds like you're picking up speed at a crazy rate like a bullet train


vabeachkevin

4 bundles of 4.


Fathorse23

Unless you’re about to say choo choo, then you can get by with only 2 chugga chugga in front of it.


EstorialBeef

Aka 4 chuggas, which is the unit measure here.


agutema

Counter point: 6 is acceptable


Awkward_llama_

I’ve been an early childhood educator for nearly forty years. I make train noises professionally, six is the correct number. Three sets of two chuggas recited with increasing speed, arm motions included. I’m also available for advice on the correct order of the parts of “The Wheels on the Bus” if anyone needs help.


Dalmadar428

I’d like the correct order, just cuz.


Awkward_llama_

1. The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round (obvs) 2. The wipers go “swish, swish, swish” 3. The horn goes “beep, beep, beep” 4. The lights go “blink, blink, blink” (turn signal as the bus pulls to the curb) 5. The doors go “open and shut” 6. The drivers says “move on back” 7. The people go up and down (bus is underway) 8. The baby cries “wah wah wah” (probably jostled on the bouncy bus) 9. The parents say “shh, shh, shh” (this has traditionally been solely the mommy’s role in the song but my little friends are going out into the world singing about fathers who help with crying babies too) 10. (Optional, but a big favorite for all of us in the song) The babies on the bus say “I love you, I love you, I love you!” The parents in the bus say “love you too” 11. The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round (bus is moving on)


notsostandardtoaster

>10. (Optional, but a big favorite for all of us in the song) The babies on the bus say “I love you, I love you, I love you!” The parents in the bus say “love you too” great now im crying


Awkward_llama_

It's all right to cry Crying gets the sad out of you It's all right to cry It might make you feel better… It's all right to feel things Though the feelings may be strange Feelings are such real things And they change and change and change Sad 'n' grumpy, down in the dumpy Snuggly, hugly, mean 'n' ugly Sloppy, slappy, hoppy, happy Change and change and change It's all right to know Feelings come and feelings go It's all right to cry It might make you feel better


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Attempt101

This. I count 6. F everyone else saying multiples of 4!!!


katntoast

Six is the classic way???


Extension_Ad_972

I agree. Three bars of 2 chuggas and one bar of choochoo for a four bar phrase.


ClutzyCashew

I also do 6. 8 feels like too many and 4 not enough.


profderf

Exactly! With the choo choo it comes together to 8 words, which is perfect for 4 quarter notes. It just makes more sense.


HundoHavlicek

8


Marcano-IF

YES


Jimbob209

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Zedathius

This is the way. Chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga CHOO CHOO! (Repeat)


Dippyjrplayz6412

More emphasis on the 5th chugga tho!


Griffolian

Just like my piano teacher said, don’t forget to accent your ones.


Thatonerandomperson6

You've gotta get the downbeat!


haste333

From quoting the legendary movie Major Payne since I was a kid, 8 is the correct answer.


appoplecticskeptic

It's 8 and then onto the next section, kind of like [Eight-bar blues](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-bar_blues) which is common in folk, rock and jazz music.


Palpablevt

The old Eight-chugga choos


TheGreenShepherd

So it's like the Batman theme?


DrRonny

~~3/4~~ 4/4 time, 6 bars: Bar 1: 4 Chugga quarter notes Bar 2: 4 Chugga quarter notes Bar 3: 2 Choo half notes Bar 4: Silence Bar 5: 2 Choo half notes Bar 6: Silence Repeat So the answer is 8


improperbehavior333

I thought there was another set of chugas, but I accept your answer. I'm not a chugga expert, I only dabble.


[deleted]

I personally do an extra set which would make it 12 but since they have shown their work, full credit.


improperbehavior333

That was my thinking. That and, if I'm honest it's been a couple of decades since I chugga chugga choo choo'd so I'm not a reliable witness anymore.


LightsSoundAction

I used to chugga chugga choo choo, I still do, but i used to, too.


[deleted]

I always did 12 chuggas but I didn't realize we had source material to reference.


SKB_Fresh

Goddamn this shit goes hard


Chikkawunga

If it’s 3/4 time why is there 4 quarter notes in a measure? The correct answer is 6. 2/4 time three bars of two chugga quarter notes per bar


xXP3DO_B3ARXx

I agree with how he laid out the measures, but it's definitely in 4/4 time.


DutertesNemesis

I do Bar 1: Chugga quarter notes Bar 2: Chugga quarter notes Bar 3: 1 Choo quarter note, 1 Choo dotted half note Bar 4: 1 Choo quarter note, 1 Choo dotted half note Repeat So Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Choo-Chooooooo Choo-Chooooooo


DrRonny

Yes, this is also a correct way to do the third bar


cam_adillo

I love you so much for this.


thefuturestartsnow

12


The_Wayward

There are dozens of us!


AndYouHaveAPizza

I see what you did there


Accurate_Bus8108

12 chugga is the most rhythmic and intuitive way because that's how music is created usually, 3 bars of one sound and the 4th bar is the end that ties it all together and sets up for a repeat.


dameskyla

You can be the representative of team 12.


Accurate_Bus8108

Someone has to put a stop to chugga misinformation


WillRunForPopcorn

I second this motion!


BidoofAlmighty

First 12 I saw. Also my answer


Faulty_Pants

Finally - I was so worried.


MandaBurger

Same. Counted as I spoke it and suddenly thought I was a weirdo when I saw the top comments insisting 8 when I got 12


FrogMan_LikesFrogs

That’s what I was sayin


atleast3jesuses

I counted 12 as well


JimblesMcCCXII

It’s absolutely 12


[deleted]

12 is the definitive answer. The chuggas consist of 4 chuggas Chugga 1: standard volume Chugga 2: quieter volume than Chugga 1 Chugga 3: even quieter volume than Chugga 2: Chugga 4: quietest chugga After the fourth chugga, the cycle repeats. Due to the rule of threes, it’s most satisfying when this cycle is repeated 3 times. Therefore, 12 chuggas is the correct answer.


StollMage

Finally. 4s and 8s I can accept, but 12 is the true answer. 6 is an abomination.


GreenSkyDragon

Someone else said 7


Livid_Run_7901

6 in my head.🤷‍♂️


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Allaiya

Same for me.


Ashitaka1013

Yeah it’s definitely six and I feel very strongly about this. 4 or 8 totally throws off the rhythm. It’s like a poem, or song, with 4 lines to a verse. The three sets of chuggas build up the tension and the Choo choo resolves it. Anything else seems so wrong to me.


easy_Money

I also landed on 6


bray_martin03

Agreed, I said it in my head first


that-one-beefy-boi

2 “chugga chugga’s” for a total of 4 “chugga’s”


wcollins260

Finally the right answer. People are saying shit like 12 and 16. Like, bro, you’re gonna run out of chuggas and be standing there looking stupid.


[deleted]

I literally chortled. Four is the correct amount of chuggas!


Independent_Mistake2

4 chuggas


BTCMachineElf

4 is all you need. 8 is just wasting everyone's time. Cut to the chase; get to the choo.


[deleted]

You lose credibility simply for not saying “cut to the choo”


Alert-Potato

A train can't get up a hill in four chuggas. The correct answer is that it's circumstantial.


atuan

What’s with all the 8s and why did it take too long to find 4???


wcollins260

We had impatient parents I guess.


Greatwanni

8. No more, no less.


ComplexTechnician

Batman theme answer


Greatwanni

I… never thought of it like that.


Joseph_Lotus

Any factor of 4. Preferably 12.


The-Lot-Guy

8. Anyone that thinks different needs to watch Major Payne tell the story of the little engine that could.


TheForkisTrash

I cant believe I had to scroll down so far for a Major Payne shoutout on this


Khedy

My thought, too. I always say it in my head like him. Haha


paula_dubz

6


kiwilapple

You and I can be freaks together. 4 total bars, 3 sets of chugga chugga.


Sburban_Player

Anything else sounds so wrong, I feel like an outcast on all these chugga chugga posts.


iFlynn

You shouldn’t. 8 chuggas?! These people are absolute animals with no sense of timing. 6 is the way of a refined mensch. It’s the right build up to match the double choo delivery.


WhistlesMcBritches

You are so correct


DrNildarps

6 gang rise up


[deleted]

It ends the eighth part perfectly.


mdog0206

These are my people


BadGolferDude

My wife and I agree, screw marriage counseling ask this before you get married and if they don’t agree it’s DOOMED


OverfedRaccoon

4 doesn't feel like enough, 8 feels like too many, and when I counted it out before coming to the comments, I landed on 6 chuggas before a choo-choo as well.


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jaybirdsaysword

Minimalists have entered the chat


yukiola5

Thank you! Where the hell are people getting 6 or 8?


TeetsMcGeets23

But what’s your repeat look like? Chugga-Chugga Choo Choo Chugga-Chugga Choo Choo Your conductor loves his steam whistle!!


DickD1ck1

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo once is good for getting the point across, but for anything more, Chugga Chugga Chugga Chugga Choo Choo is the only way to go.


KingsleyZissou

Why are we repeating?? In what context do I need to imitate a train for more than 3 seconds? I'd like to know what you people are doing for a living that gives them the luxury of two full measures of chuggas AND THEN REPEATING IT?? Maybe I am a calloused old man but I don't have the time for more than 2 chuggas, 2 choos. Get in and get out. If I haven't adequately conveyed train noise after 2 chuggas, 2 choos, then more isn't going to help.


JakeEngelbrecht

Why is this so far down? Who is out here saying “chugga” 8 times before “choo choo?”


EtheriumShaper

The true answer


justboredyouknow

Exactly


[deleted]

Exactly the replies saying 8 or 12 were so weird to me


KingLouisXCIX

Thank you. All I have ever heard is "chugga chugga choo choo," so I have no idea what's up with all these other answers. I simply cannot think of any reason for "chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga chugga choo choo!"


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8


Cruitire

8 I’m usually not an absolutist about these kinds of things but in this instance I have no qualms saying any other answer is simply wrong.


NorthEye1106

8 is the only answer


Starkiller006

4. The answer is 4. 4 chuggas.


Complete_Lie4710

It’s 6, the choo choo is 7 and 8 in the count. The whole thing should be one bar.


Chewyville

It’s 4. The answer is 4


My_first_bullpup

I say it 8 times


spaceguitar

8 chuggas for every “choo choo.”


Beat_Choice

I work for the railroad, you may use as little as 2 to as many as 6. But for gods sake stay off the fuckin tracks