Shoot the Wall (A.K.A. The Rant Thread)

[Factorielle]

I never got harassed "for real", I mean, I've had some older guy talking to me in a weird way, telling me I'm pretty or what, but when I just smile, say "thanks" and go away without further ado, they leave me alone. Sometimes I'm afraid I would be followed, so I tend to imagne a lot of scenarios in my head, like how I would escape, or how I would call for help... *paranoia*

As long as they don't try to stalk me or insist several times after I said no, I don't think it's much of a bother... Even when they're creepy in the way they ask anything in the first place. :')

 

 

I wouldn't actually know how to react if someone was starting to be agressive for real...

[Van Buren Supernova]

A wise guy once said, "Only paranoid survive." :p

 

If someone tries to grab you or hit from the front using right hand, grab that hand from inner side using your left, while land your right hand on his right shoulder with pushing movement, at the same time swipe your right leg from his side to the back of his leg then sweep hard/backkick to the front. He would lose balance, fall, quickly twist his hand hard to make him flip and land your knee on his back. Continue to twist hard and press to prevent him gaining strength to get back up until you get help.

 

I only learned this once but it's effective for someone much weaker than assailant, brought down guys almost twice my size in exercise. :p

 

Or just do what you can, fingers aim to eyes, elbow to tummy, chest or face, leg to groin or kneecap. For someone intends to harm you, don't hesitate to use full force because first chance maybe the only chance.

Or old fashion way, bring good old baseball bat around. :p

[Factorielle]

Ow yeah they won't survive my legendary base ball stroke \o/

Thanks for the advice c: I hope my adrenaline would provide me enough superspeed too :p

[Arcadia]

More than likely I would just freeze, and be a goner. :(

 

Did anyone else see Miss Congeniality? Just remember to SING: "solar plexus, instep, nose, groin." :d

[SherlockedCAMPer]

I was thinking of that while reading VBS' post.

[T.o.b.y]

I don't think I would be any good when it came to actual violence.

 

Verbal abuse I just ignore. Once a group of slightly inebriated young men tried to hinder me from entering my street on the way home from work, they crowded me, said insulting and menacing things and were clearly trying to be as intimidating as possible. But nobody touched me so I figured it wasn't going to go anywhere, they were just enjoying power. It was late, nobody near enough to call for help and my phone was in my bag, I was afraid they would take it if I got it out. So I just sort of stood there trying not to show fear, just patiently waiting until they got bored and moved on, then at the first opportunity, I ran to my building as fast as ever I could and slammed the door shut behind me.

 

I was very lucky, I guess.

[Pseudonym]

Yeesh, that's definitely scary.

[Carol the Dabbler]

... most men / boys who have been aggressive towards me seemed to feel outrage at my level of unattractiveness - how dare I exist without being pleasant for them to look at?

 

The funny bit is, while I would never call myself pretty, I don't think I am particularly hideous either. In my mind, I just look normal and boring, average in almost every way, a bit frumpy maybe but no worse than Molly in that respect. So why my appearance is deemed offensive by some is a mystery.

 

Seems to me that a lot of guys define attractiveness not by what a woman actually looks like, but rather by how much makeup she's wearing and how short her skirt is.  I'm guessing that you're not likely to be taken for a hooker.

 

Did anyone else see Miss Congeniality? Just remember to SING: "solar plexus, instep, nose, groin." :D

 

I love that movie!

[Arcadia]

Yep, it's one of my favorites. Her laugh.... xd

[Carol the Dabbler]

It's also got my favorite Shatner performance.

[Arcadia]

"She's beauty and she's grace, she's queen of fifty states... "

[Fantasy Lover]

- I went to my mom this weekend and she was dog sitting, but it was an old dog and peed trice in house :(.

 

- there is a new pic up schedule for the trash but only 30% knew, so my street was littered with trash for a week :(.

[Pseudonym]

I'm currently sitting on the side of the motorway because my car has broken down. Been beeped at by two lorries so far and had to pay a load to sign up for a breakdown service. At least it's not raining I guess.

[Carol the Dabbler]

Been there. :(

 

That's why I now maintain an auto club membership at all times. Most years I don't actually use it -- but when I do need it, all I have to do is phone.

 

They'll bring gas if youve let your tank go empty, or change a flat tire for your spare, install a new battery, or if all else fails, tow your car to a repair shop (and take you there as well, if you like). Everything except the gas and battery is included in the annual membership fee.

[Pseudonym]

Finally got home over two hours after I broke down, and my car is dead. Will apparently cost more to repair than the car is worth. :(

[Carol the Dabbler]

That's a real shame. Could you buy another car for what it would cost to repair the old one? If not, and if you like the old one, then repairing it might still be your best option.

[Pseudonym]

I would have had to get a new one before September anyway because it's not in good enough nick to pass warranty for another year. Was hoping I'd have more time to save up for a new one though! Eurgh, cars, what a pain. Just glad I'm home, was starting to think I was going to freeze! A t-shirt and thin bomber jacket are definitely not warm enough to be sitting outside in for an extended period of time.

[Fantasy Lover]

I feel you, it's too cold for a t-shirt, but it's too hot for a jacket.

[Arcadia]

Oh, poor Pseud.

 

I used to have a '67 Mustang, for years and years and years it was cheaper to get it repaired than it was to replace it, until the engine went bad. So I concur with The Dabbler, might be an option. On the other hand ... I loved that car, but I have to admit, the new ones are better made. Three times the gas mileage, if nothing else; that's saved me a bundle! 

[Carol the Dabbler]

*ahem* ALL the cars are newer nowadays. ;) Our older car (26 years!) was made in '91.

[Pseudonym]

Definitely not too warm for a jacket here. 

 

My first car was a 1971 VW camper, which I loved but was very temperamental. It was great when I was in art college though, it was like a little common room for me and my friends to hang out in at lunchtime. My car now is nothing special, so I shall bid it farewell. 

[Arcadia]

*ahem* ALL the cars are newer nowadays. ;) Our older car (26 years!) was made in '91.

 

And here I was so proud of my 2000 model. Poor thing, I must now inform it it is no longer the oldest car on the road; the baton has been passed. :P

[Pseudonym]

There's a weird bloke at the train station pacing back and forth from one end of the platform to the other :S

[Fantasy Lover]

Me and my mom had something similar yesterday, we sat next to a guy who was clearly drunk and creepy.

[Carol the Dabbler]

*ahem* ALL the cars are newer nowadays. ;) Our older car (26 years!) was made in '91.

 

And here I was so proud of my 2000 model. Poor thing, I must now inform it it is no longer the oldest car on the road; the baton has been passed. :P

 

Or rather, the baton has not yet been passed to your '00.  Mind you, we cheat -- our '91 is on its second engine and third alternator, and recently had its transmission rebuilt.  But Toyotas are worth putting the repair money into.

 

There's a weird bloke at the train station pacing back and forth from one end of the platform to the other :S

 

I hope you and he are NOT the only two people on the platform?