Have you ever been in a fight?
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Schnellmann said:
After it was all over friend reported them to the police. Ended up in court. Tiny got off on a technicality because they couldn't prove that he had thrown the punch that caused the damage.
So basically you got drunk, caused and provoked a situation which caused the bouncers to do their job, then you tried to get them convicted of a crime. d
heads!King Herald said:
extvr said:
....and a 6 foot long 2 inch solid metal bar, considerably tougher than me. 
And actually quite a bit heavier than you, at around 100kg. Was the Hulk involved with using this weapon??
I recall the odd headbutt in nightclubs, and having knives held to my throat etc. I've found raising an eyebrow and saying things like "hello mate not seen you in ages". Tends to confuse them enough to simply leave.
But never an actual fight. I do recall a guy thinking we were having a fight. But he was about 20ft away, and trying to punch one of us, he was an impressively built lad so had he been closer no doubt we'd have had a bit of bother. In the end he swung so hard at us in frustration that he span around, fell on the floor, and passed out.
But never an actual fight. I do recall a guy thinking we were having a fight. But he was about 20ft away, and trying to punch one of us, he was an impressively built lad so had he been closer no doubt we'd have had a bit of bother. In the end he swung so hard at us in frustration that he span around, fell on the floor, and passed out.
Miguel Alvarez said:
I just find it hard to believe that's all, but stranger things have happened I guess. It is just Reading not inner city London at the end of the day.
Seen more fights and aholes in my 40ish nights out in Reading than 15 years of living in London. Small town mentality seems to be the worst instigator.I specialised in sprinting not fighting
Yes been in loads, haven't had a good fight in about 5 years, I'm in my early forties and have had to grow up, I've never bullied anyone or gone out to cause trouble but it found me, on that point when I got married my fighting rate went from lots to almost zero, I think even if you don't look for it there must be something in your body language that people pick up on, I used to be very fit and boxed at welterweight so could look after myself, also I believe I had a lot of luck, but usually when the opponant was pissed a smack usually sorted them, I'm to old and unfit now, to many young bucks carry knifed and take it all too seriously, can't see the harm in it as long as both are willing participants, if I saw someone being picked on I'd have to intervene, I have to say though, a good friend of mine is a prison officer and he says a bell of a lot of prisoners are young lads got in a fight and killed someone, head hitting the pavement is common, scary stuff.
Mr Gearchange said:
I was very drunk and I had effectively committed myself before I realised what I was doing. Had a mate with me - he got away with 22 stitches to the back of his head.
But as I said - they ran away so we won! A pyrrhic victory perhaps - but I chalk it up as a win for the goodies nontheless
Yeah you showed them...But as I said - they ran away so we won! A pyrrhic victory perhaps - but I chalk it up as a win for the goodies nontheless
extvr said:
100kg? a metal bar around 6 foot long, and about 2 inch around, how's that 100kg? if thats the case then those weightlifters in the olympics would'nt need the weights on the end.
Well, yes, 30kg is more like it I suppose. Not really the sort of thing you swing round like a weapon though. King Herald said:
extvr said:
100kg? a metal bar around 6 foot long, and about 2 inch around, how's that 100kg? if thats the case then those weightlifters in the olympics would'nt need the weights on the end.
Well, yes, 30kg is more like it I suppose. Not really the sort of thing you swing round like a weapon though. Puggit said:
can think of 2 murders in nightclubs since I've been here - one very recently. Plenty of murders and attempted murders on the streets as well.
You'll not find me alone in Reading after dark!
Going off what I've heard unless you lived a certain lifestyle I'd say you were pretty safe at night. With the exception of one possibly two people I think a lot of those people involved in those incidents got what was coming to them. You'll not find me alone in Reading after dark!
That aside I'm still in shock someone tried to mug someone who looks like a bouncer at 7pm.
And it's not some misplaced tribal town loyalty. I dislike Reading for a lot of reasons and am quiet glad I moved out but fair's fair I don't see it as a place to be scared to walk around.
Adam B said:
Seen more fights and aholes in my 40ish nights out in Reading than 15 years of living in London. Small town mentality seems to be the worst instigator.
I specialised in sprinting not fighting
I'll agree with that but then I think part of the reason for that is when you're out in Reading or any small town for that matter you're mixing it up with the locals and all their history. John kissed Dave's Sister in middle school, Sharon stole Janita's Baby Father etc add some alcohol and you're bound to see sparks. I specialised in sprinting not fighting
In London you don't see that as much as the turnover of people tends to be a lot higher.
Or that's my view on it anyway.
Miguel Alvarez said:
I'll agree with that but then I think part of the reason for that is when you're out in Reading or any small town for that matter you're mixing it up with the locals and all their history. John kissed Dave's Sister in middle school, Sharon stole Janita's Baby Father etc add some alcohol and you're bound to see sparks.
In London you don't see that as much as the turnover of people tends to be a lot higher.
Or that's my view on it anyway.
Its true about the small town mentality, you've hit the nail on the head really.In London you don't see that as much as the turnover of people tends to be a lot higher.
Or that's my view on it anyway.
Up here, you can go out in Newcastle, and not see any trouble for weeks or months (not that there isn't, I'm sure there is plenty, but you'd have to hang around in the same places for quite a long time to find it).... but if you go out in some of the smaller towns (Gateshead, Stanley, Blyth etc), you better wear a stab vest. There is also the "this is a local pub for local people" mentality in smaller towns.
Miguel Alvarez said:
I'll agree with that but then I think part of the reason for that is when you're out in Reading or any small town for that matter you're mixing it up with the locals and all their history. John kissed Dave's Sister in middle school, Sharon stole Janita's Baby Father etc add some alcohol and you're bound to see sparks.
In London you don't see that as much as the turnover of people tends to be a lot higher.
Or that's my view on it anyway.
Some truth in that certainly, big cities are more cosmopolitan with a mix of ages, cultures and backgrounds so there is less alpha male behaviour as people are different, less comparable and more accepting. A generalisation I know but also the more intelligent or ambitious of my friends went to university and broke the link with local towns, and found work in other places often London. Most of the meatheads and f wits never moved away from their local towns.In London you don't see that as much as the turnover of people tends to be a lot higher.
Or that's my view on it anyway.
Only one proper one, first week of school and the bully a few years older than me thought he'd have a crack. One smack and he was on the floor and didn't get up for a while really didn't feel good but was left alone after that.
Got in a fight a couple of years later but couldn't bring myself to punch the chap hard because of what happened past time so took off. Ever since then I've managed to avoid it thankfully.
I know it make no sense in that I didn't instigate it but still felt bad for how hard he went down and only reason I would repeat that feeling would be to protect someone else. Maybe I'm weird!
Got in a fight a couple of years later but couldn't bring myself to punch the chap hard because of what happened past time so took off. Ever since then I've managed to avoid it thankfully.
I know it make no sense in that I didn't instigate it but still felt bad for how hard he went down and only reason I would repeat that feeling would be to protect someone else. Maybe I'm weird!
Adam B said:
Some truth in that certainly, big cities are more cosmopolitan with a mix of ages, cultures and backgrounds so there is less alpha male behaviour as people are different, less comparable and more accepting. A generalisation I know but also the more intelligent or ambitious of my friends went to university and broke the link with local towns, and found work in other places often London. Most of the meatheads and f wits never moved away from their local towns.
TameRacingDriver said:
Its true about the small town mentality, you've hit the nail on the head really.
Up here, you can go out in Newcastle, and not see any trouble for weeks or months (not that there isn't, I'm sure there is plenty, but you'd have to hang around in the same places for quite a long time to find it).... but if you go out in some of the smaller towns (Gateshead, Stanley, Blyth etc), you better wear a stab vest. There is also the "this is a local pub for local people" mentality in smaller towns.
Friends from some of the not so nicer parts of London have come with me on my cross country jaunts in our younger days and have commented how certain towns are a bit like the wild west with their bar fights. Up here, you can go out in Newcastle, and not see any trouble for weeks or months (not that there isn't, I'm sure there is plenty, but you'd have to hang around in the same places for quite a long time to find it).... but if you go out in some of the smaller towns (Gateshead, Stanley, Blyth etc), you better wear a stab vest. There is also the "this is a local pub for local people" mentality in smaller towns.
King Herald said:
So basically you got drunk, caused and provoked a situation which caused the bouncers to do their job, then you tried to get them convicted of a crime.
dheads!
My friend wasn't drunk, he didn't attack the bouncers (nor anyone else) and was not threatening them physically. The bouncers had every right to ask him to leave and physically remove him had he refused. Dragging him outside and beating him up for just being witty was not part of the bouncer's job (as it is against the law). Which was why the bouncer was prosecuted. d
heads!Are you perhaps a doorman yourself?
quite a lot of utter bullst being spouted in this thread gentlemen.i find it almost laughable that there are so many people who "..stood up to the big bad bully.....one solid bop on the nose and he crumpled;never to bother me again"
load of ste that, this isn't tom browns school days and bullies aren't usually disuaded with a "tickler in the bread basket".in the real world that's how situations escalate into altogether more serious stuff.
fighting in the street is a mugs game.either you or your dancing partner stand a very real risk of serious injury.all fights in nightclubs /pubs etc. i have had the misfortune to witness are always pissed up aholes who magically grow a pair when pissed.the standard of fighting is frankly laughable but it only takes a split second to lose your balance and tt your head on something like a bar stool.
i'd wager that 99 out of every 100 tits who fight in the street wouldn't consider the possibility of doing it properly with gloves,headguards,a ring and some rules.which really is the only place fighting belongs
t being spouted in this thread gentlemen.i find it almost laughable that there are so many people who "..stood up to the big bad bully.....one solid bop on the nose and he crumpled;never to bother me again"load of s
te that, this isn't tom browns school days and bullies aren't usually disuaded with a "tickler in the bread basket".in the real world that's how situations escalate into altogether more serious stuff.fighting in the street is a mugs game.either you or your dancing partner stand a very real risk of serious injury.all fights in nightclubs /pubs etc. i have had the misfortune to witness are always pissed up a
holes who magically grow a pair when pissed.the standard of fighting is frankly laughable but it only takes a split second to lose your balance and tt your head on something like a bar stool.i'd wager that 99 out of every 100 tits who fight in the street wouldn't consider the possibility of doing it properly with gloves,headguards,a ring and some rules.which really is the only place fighting belongs
tuscaneer said:
quite a lot of utter bullst being spouted in this thread gentlemen.i find it almost laughable that there are so many people who "..stood up to the big bad bully.....one solid bop on the nose and he crumpled;never to bother me again"
load of ste that, this isn't tom browns school days and bullies aren't usually disuaded with a "tickler in the bread basket".in the real world that's how situations escalate into altogether more serious stuff.
fighting in the street is a mugs game.either you or your dancing partner stand a very real risk of serious injury.all fights in nightclubs /pubs etc. i have had the misfortune to witness are always pissed up aholes who magically grow a pair when pissed.the standard of fighting is frankly laughable but it only takes a split second to lose your balance and tt your head on something like a bar stool.
i'd wager that 99 out of every 100 tits who fight in the street wouldn't consider the possibility of doing it properly with gloves,headguards,a ring and some rules.which really is the only place fighting belongs
Cool story bro.t being spouted in this thread gentlemen.i find it almost laughable that there are so many people who "..stood up to the big bad bully.....one solid bop on the nose and he crumpled;never to bother me again"load of s
te that, this isn't tom browns school days and bullies aren't usually disuaded with a "tickler in the bread basket".in the real world that's how situations escalate into altogether more serious stuff.fighting in the street is a mugs game.either you or your dancing partner stand a very real risk of serious injury.all fights in nightclubs /pubs etc. i have had the misfortune to witness are always pissed up a
holes who magically grow a pair when pissed.the standard of fighting is frankly laughable but it only takes a split second to lose your balance and tt your head on something like a bar stool.i'd wager that 99 out of every 100 tits who fight in the street wouldn't consider the possibility of doing it properly with gloves,headguards,a ring and some rules.which really is the only place fighting belongs
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