Have you ever been in a fight?
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More than I care to remember, but yet to be in one started by me in any way...
Example:
A couple of months back, stopped in the BP garage in Park Lane, on the right hand side lane. Only suitable for one car, so it's a one way system.
After I stopped and got out of the car, another car came in from Park Lane, wrong way in. Driver jumped out "Move your car! Now!" Just replied, "Not happening!" (I was already filling up, half way through)
Other driver started shouting a mouthful of abuse, I just ignored his existence in the planet. He kept shouting non stop, couple of inches from my face whilst:
I finished filling up.
Went inside, to pay, so did he (still shouting with the garage employees now trying to calm him down)
Waited in line
Chip and pin
Walked back to the car.
During all this time, he was next to me, giving me all the abuse he could think of.
I just ignored him.
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
... but sometimes you cannot avoid it, even if you run really quick!
Example:
A couple of months back, stopped in the BP garage in Park Lane, on the right hand side lane. Only suitable for one car, so it's a one way system.
After I stopped and got out of the car, another car came in from Park Lane, wrong way in. Driver jumped out "Move your car! Now!" Just replied, "Not happening!" (I was already filling up, half way through)
Other driver started shouting a mouthful of abuse, I just ignored his existence in the planet. He kept shouting non stop, couple of inches from my face whilst:
I finished filling up.
Went inside, to pay, so did he (still shouting with the garage employees now trying to calm him down)
Waited in line
Chip and pin
Walked back to the car.
During all this time, he was next to me, giving me all the abuse he could think of.
I just ignored him.
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
... but sometimes you cannot avoid it, even if you run really quick!
Edited by Darkk on Tuesday 21st August 01:33
Darkk said:
More than I care to remember, but yet to be in one started by me in any way...
Example:
A couple of months back, stopped in the BP garage in Park Lane, on the right hand side lane. Only suitable for one car, so it's a one way system.
After I stopped and got out of the car, another car came in from Park Lane, wrong way in. Driver jumped out "Move your car! Now!" Just replied, "Not Happening!" (I was already filling up, half way through)
Other driver started shouting a mouthful of abuse, I just ignored his existence in the planet. He kept shouting non stop, couple of inches from my face whilst:
I finished filling up.
Went inside, to pay, so did he (still shouting with the garage employees now trying to calm him down)
Waited in line
Chip and pin
Walked back to the car.
During all this time, he was next to me, giving me all the abuse he could think of.
I just ignored him.
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
... but sometimes you cannot avoid it, even if you run really quick!
I think if he has hassling me that much I'd have been worried he was going to do something to me. I reckon in extreme circumstances like that you're better just pre-emptively filling him in rather than letting him do it to you first. Example:
A couple of months back, stopped in the BP garage in Park Lane, on the right hand side lane. Only suitable for one car, so it's a one way system.
After I stopped and got out of the car, another car came in from Park Lane, wrong way in. Driver jumped out "Move your car! Now!" Just replied, "Not Happening!" (I was already filling up, half way through)
Other driver started shouting a mouthful of abuse, I just ignored his existence in the planet. He kept shouting non stop, couple of inches from my face whilst:
I finished filling up.
Went inside, to pay, so did he (still shouting with the garage employees now trying to calm him down)
Waited in line
Chip and pin
Walked back to the car.
During all this time, he was next to me, giving me all the abuse he could think of.
I just ignored him.
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
... but sometimes you cannot avoid it, even if you run really quick!
The substantial difference in size plus some details about my experience in similar situations, let me comfortable that if he crossed the line to the physical side I could stop him...
As said before in this topic, the ones who talk too much, do very little!
I had situations before, that even getting punched 2/3 times, I still didn't fight back, just immobilized the other idiot and kept him from hurting anyone.
The worst experiences in my life, were when I had to hurt someone. If all it takes to avoid it, is me taking a couple of punches, that is a price I'm willing to pay!
Just an option...
As said before in this topic, the ones who talk too much, do very little!
I had situations before, that even getting punched 2/3 times, I still didn't fight back, just immobilized the other idiot and kept him from hurting anyone.
The worst experiences in my life, were when I had to hurt someone. If all it takes to avoid it, is me taking a couple of punches, that is a price I'm willing to pay!
Just an option...
Edited by Darkk on Tuesday 21st August 01:42
In a pub in Keighley in Yorkshire I was around 17 and from Leeds so instant outsider I was with my brother and some friends.
This goon walks in on his own, I forget his name we shall call him local knob head, everyone knew who he was apart from me been from Leeds.
Apparently lived off his brother reputation for been a bit of a nutter.
He walks over to us around 5 of us and starts the do you know who I am talk adding I could knock f**k out of all you lot, then starts from left to right going you , you , you , you, now the pub was quiet and everyone was looking over. he got to me before he even muttered the Y from you I dropped him a swift right hook to the jaw he went down like a sack of sh*t.
Bare in mind I still had my pint in my other hand. everyone bust out laughing and Knob head got up and left Crying I may add.
I have never started a fight in my life and only retaliate after I have been punched which is strange. This was the only time in 27 years I have ever thrown a punch at someone. (Which was not part of a Rugby/Football Brawl).
But I hate with a passion mouthy little s
ts
This goon walks in on his own, I forget his name we shall call him local knob head, everyone knew who he was apart from me been from Leeds.
Apparently lived off his brother reputation for been a bit of a nutter.
He walks over to us around 5 of us and starts the do you know who I am talk adding I could knock f**k out of all you lot, then starts from left to right going you , you , you , you, now the pub was quiet and everyone was looking over. he got to me before he even muttered the Y from you I dropped him a swift right hook to the jaw he went down like a sack of sh*t.
Bare in mind I still had my pint in my other hand. everyone bust out laughing and Knob head got up and left Crying I may add.
I have never started a fight in my life and only retaliate after I have been punched which is strange. This was the only time in 27 years I have ever thrown a punch at someone. (Which was not part of a Rugby/Football Brawl).
But I hate with a passion mouthy little s
ts Although I am not what many would consider 'powerfully built' I have had many confrontations. Mainly because I tend to stick up for others, even strangers, and know how to be a wise ass instigator; rile people up in other words. I do also know how to hold my own against someone of equal stature.
Never the less, I prefer not to fight. I don't see the point in it really unless absolutely necessary I.e. Someone threatening my family or leaving me no choice etc. I have never threw the first punch.
Thankfully I am gifted with the gift of gab. I can and have talked my out of trouble on many ocassions.
Never the less, I prefer not to fight. I don't see the point in it really unless absolutely necessary I.e. Someone threatening my family or leaving me no choice etc. I have never threw the first punch.
Thankfully I am gifted with the gift of gab. I can and have talked my out of trouble on many ocassions.
icetea said:
Darkk said:
The worst experiences in my life, were when I had to hurt someone. If all it takes to avoid it, is me taking a couple of punches, that is a price I'm willing to pay!
At what age did you realise you were a complete pussy? Just curious....and I'm really happy about it...
Edited by Darkk on Tuesday 21st August 03:38
Darkk said:
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
And consoling yourself with the fact that the other person is going to give themselves a heart attack.Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
Sometimes not engaging with people can leave them feeling utterly frustrated that they weren't able to 'win' the confrontation and prove (to themselves at least...) how big they are.
Some people are just itching for a fight or confrontation all the time, and I prefer to leave them unable to scratch that itch...
Nick M said:
Darkk said:
Then spent 3hours trying to calm myself down...
Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
And consoling yourself with the fact that the other person is going to give themselves a heart attack.Still, not worth it... All the hassle you go through if you hurt someone (or get hurt) is just, too much.
I rather spend 3/4/5/6 hours calming down after, and feeling like the biggest pussy in the world, than deal with idiots...
I would never start any kind of confrontation...
Sometimes not engaging with people can leave them feeling utterly frustrated that they weren't able to 'win' the confrontation and prove (to themselves at least...) how big they are.
Some people are just itching for a fight or confrontation all the time, and I prefer to leave them unable to scratch that itch...
Usually I think they will meet someone like them, and then Darwinism will sort it out...
...but your view is one more plus!
all fights i have been in have been heavily provoked by the hospitalised 
1. in school, a massive bully (future PH directory type) who was easily 2x my size seemed to take considerable pleasure in taking the piss out of me and stealing my possessions. waited for him in the area the smokers snuck off to for a fag during breaktime and beat the living daylights out of him. the sight of him staggering into maths 15 mins late with 2 black eyes was priceless!!
2. a not particularly bright chav decided it would be a good idea to try and steal my wallet. as soon as he produced his knife he was promptly disarmed and got the idea to run away, but not before i landed a couple of solid kicks into his face
1. in school, a massive bully (future PH directory type) who was easily 2x my size seemed to take considerable pleasure in taking the piss out of me and stealing my possessions. waited for him in the area the smokers snuck off to for a fag during breaktime and beat the living daylights out of him. the sight of him staggering into maths 15 mins late with 2 black eyes was priceless!!
2. a not particularly bright chav decided it would be a good idea to try and steal my wallet. as soon as he produced his knife he was promptly disarmed and got the idea to run away, but not before i landed a couple of solid kicks into his face
Many at school but not since then.
Avoiding trouble seems to be the best option because however well you can handle yourself it can backfire.
Many years back, when I worked in London, I shared an office with a realy lovely guy. He was amazingly fit and a martial arts expert. He was out celebrating his younger brother's birthday. They were waiting for a taxi they had ordered. When it arrived a group of lads tried to take it from them. He went to intervene (peacefully) and one of the group got a lucky first punch or strike and knocked him over: hit his head on the kerb and never regained consciousness. A real tragedy. I try and keep that in mind if I ever get worked up.
Avoiding trouble seems to be the best option because however well you can handle yourself it can backfire.
Many years back, when I worked in London, I shared an office with a realy lovely guy. He was amazingly fit and a martial arts expert. He was out celebrating his younger brother's birthday. They were waiting for a taxi they had ordered. When it arrived a group of lads tried to take it from them. He went to intervene (peacefully) and one of the group got a lucky first punch or strike and knocked him over: hit his head on the kerb and never regained consciousness. A real tragedy. I try and keep that in mind if I ever get worked up.
loads of fights,
the best one was at this conference where i ended up arguing for 3 hours with some russian scientist dude about whether William Shakespeare's works were written by one man (Shakespeare) or not. he finally conceeded that I was right when I pointed out the overwhelming documentary evidence for authorship by Shakespeare himself. Of course he was slightly embarrassed that my arguments had won the day, but we shared a beer afterwards and we correspond to this day.
the best one was at this conference where i ended up arguing for 3 hours with some russian scientist dude about whether William Shakespeare's works were written by one man (Shakespeare) or not. he finally conceeded that I was right when I pointed out the overwhelming documentary evidence for authorship by Shakespeare himself. Of course he was slightly embarrassed that my arguments had won the day, but we shared a beer afterwards and we correspond to this day.
icetea said:
Darkk said:
The worst experiences in my life, were when I had to hurt someone. If all it takes to avoid it, is me taking a couple of punches, that is a price I'm willing to pay!
At what age did you realise you were a complete pussy? Just curious.one person seems to have the right attitude. hint: it isn't you.
Not really, but then I think it'd have to be a proper no intervention, till neither party is interested in continuing to count as a proper fight.
Outside of that category.. a preemptive strike which rendered the guy unconcious. An insight into how thick these types can be occured the next evening when he turned up with about 10 mates in the same pub I was in. 'Step outside, we're going to kick the st out of you' 'No thanks'.. asked the bar staff to call the police. They were still outside inviting me to step out against impossible odds when the police arrived, packed them all into a van and off they went for a night in the cells.
Occasionally have someone turn up at karate who wants to 'prove themselves' against a martial artist and doesn't differentiate between fighting and sparring. That invariably ends with a bruised newcomer whos upset because they lost and a puzzled martial artist whos wondering why that person was fighting rather than sparring.
Outside of that category.. a preemptive strike which rendered the guy unconcious. An insight into how thick these types can be occured the next evening when he turned up with about 10 mates in the same pub I was in. 'Step outside, we're going to kick the s
t out of you' 'No thanks'.. asked the bar staff to call the police. They were still outside inviting me to step out against impossible odds when the police arrived, packed them all into a van and off they went for a night in the cells.Occasionally have someone turn up at karate who wants to 'prove themselves' against a martial artist and doesn't differentiate between fighting and sparring. That invariably ends with a bruised newcomer whos upset because they lost and a puzzled martial artist whos wondering why that person was fighting rather than sparring.
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