Mean Mugging and Staring

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[quote]TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.

Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.

I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.

Except if you’re walking thru pollacktown in Camden NJ…and you don’t live there.

No, I live in Houston, Tx and grew up on the south side. Like I said, I have had that happen, but not in a long while and not since I was much smaller. I even work in a pretty rough neighborhood so it isn’t like I’ve been sheltered and am speaking out of my ass.

Didn’t imply you were :slight_smile: But no one around here cares how big I am or if I can fight…I’ve had teenagers 120lbs dripping wet try it and I know that they’d let a hot one fly before they’d fight me. I have a very distinct choice: I can win the immediate altercation (if they are unarmed), and dodge bullets (hopefully) later that day, week or month - but it will come back to that.
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I think this says it all. With the amount of bullshit that goes on now a days, How can you even think about escalating anything into a conflict. I mean if there is a way out of something without a conflict, it’s not that I am a pussy or afraid or wouldn’t like to teach someone a lesson. It’s just that even dumb kids these days MIGHT hold a grudge, have something to prove, or have you be the straw that broke the camels back and come looking to put a bullet in you or your family. Why take the risk for such little reward?

V

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[quote]skaz05 wrote:
I get that a lot too, mostly from wigger white trash. I always either smile at them really goofy-like, or make a cross-eyed funny face. They almost always stop and get this really awkward and confused look on their face like they have no idea how to respond. It great fun, and good for a chuckle. I highly suggest doing that instead of pulling out your nine and busting a cap in their ass.

And I carry chapstick too.[/quote]

I get that a lot too, mostly from Brown guys. It’s not just a US thing, happens in Canada too.

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[quote]HynesKetchup wrote:
skaz05 wrote:
I get that a lot too, mostly from wigger white trash. I always either smile at them really goofy-like, or make a cross-eyed funny face. They almost always stop and get this really awkward and confused look on their face like they have no idea how to respond. It great fun, and good for a chuckle. I highly suggest doing that instead of pulling out your nine and busting a cap in their ass.

And I carry chapstick too.

I get that a lot too, mostly from Brown guys. It’s not just a US thing, happens in Canada too.

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It sometimes happens but rarely.

I think most of us who are mentally our ages agree if you go looking for trouble you will always find it. And bringing a gun with you is asking for a life sentence.

Keep it up op and have fun telling your cell mate the 2 cartons of cigarettes he paid for you to shine his knob everyday for 20 years was not worth it.

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[quote]Vegita wrote:
TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
TheBodyGuard wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Iron Dwarf wrote:
I’m fuckin’ 46 and way past getting all insecure over some loser giving me the evil eye or calling me a name.
Life’s too short to get angry every time someone pushes your little buttons. I’ve better things to do than devise ways to get even all the time.

Now if said loser puts his hands on me or my loved ones, totally different story.

I can’t even remember the last time someone did that to me. I guess I was probably still in college. People tend to pick up on insecurities. Outside of being around very drunk people who act differently than they normally do, I doubt too many big dudes are really getting stared down regularly. If you carry yourself like someone who gives a shit about people staring them down, then it is probably much more likely to happen.

Except if you’re walking thru pollacktown in Camden NJ…and you don’t live there.

No, I live in Houston, Tx and grew up on the south side. Like I said, I have had that happen, but not in a long while and not since I was much smaller. I even work in a pretty rough neighborhood so it isn’t like I’ve been sheltered and am speaking out of my ass.

Didn’t imply you were :slight_smile: But no one around here cares how big I am or if I can fight…I’ve had teenagers 120lbs dripping wet try it and I know that they’d let a hot one fly before they’d fight me. I have a very distinct choice: I can win the immediate altercation (if they are unarmed), and dodge bullets (hopefully) later that day, week or month - but it will come back to that.

I think this says it all. With the amount of bullshit that goes on now a days, How can you even think about escalating anything into a conflict. I mean if there is a way out of something without a conflict, it’s not that I am a pussy or afraid or wouldn’t like to teach someone a lesson. It’s just that even dumb kids these days MIGHT hold a grudge, have something to prove, or have you be the straw that broke the camels back and come looking to put a bullet in you or your family. Why take the risk for such little reward?

V[/quote]
My cousin was always gang bangin’ and me being like his little brother would tag along(luckily I didn’t follow in his footsteps, cause he’s actually dead right now). So I firsthand saw the mentality of people who lived the life. Most of his friends got high/drunk some used meth/coke(which made them feel untouchable). Now put one of these guys who is usually strapped, all revved up, in a situation where he’s feeling challenged. Especially in front of his buddies. He won’t want to look like a coward and will do something about it.

With how some gang initiations work. Just shooting a rival or anybody who stands out for that matter is enough to “prove” yourself.

Shit the only ones I fear though are the mafioso’s, guys from Mexican/Russian cartels and alike. (most ruthless sob’s) There’s some people who are real fucked who really live just for power, women, violence and money.

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To Dirtbag:

Keep what up? Posting threads on T-Nation. I started a thread and you respond as I am some kind of vigilante. Maybe I am, Maybe Im not. Who knows. Always remember you cant get in trouble if you dont get caught.

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I just give the nod when I make eye contact. If they don’t do it back and just keep mean muggin then I just figure they’re an asshole. Every now and then I’ll mean mug them back depending on my mood but usually I just consider them rude and go on about my way.

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[quote]powerful01 wrote:
To Dirtbag:

Keep what up? Posting threads on T-Nation. I started a thread and you respond as I am some kind of vigilante. Maybe I am, Maybe Im not. Who knows. Always remember you cant get in trouble if you dont get caught.[/quote]

Vigilante, nope. Completely short sited and insecure, Yes. You don’t need to carry a gun around. If that is you in your avatar I am sure you can take care of your own with out having to carry a gun. If you can’t then learn how to protect your self and also to walk away from confrontation with idiots you describe.

The only reason I can see for you to carry a gun is to stoke your own ego. From personal experience that never ends well. But do what you want I am not your daddy. Its your own conscience you have to live with when stray bullets fly.

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[quote]powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.[/quote]

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

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[quote]jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.
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LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.

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Everyone’s a bad ass until they run out of bullets or their car breaks down in the hood.

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I agree with everything TheBodyGuard has said. The area I live in is fine and no problems. But my ex used to live in Kensigton and its fucking nuts. I bet 90% of people walking down this area would not mean mug people here.

I tried the though guy act when some guy whistled at my girl and I gave him a mean as look and 1 minute later he came up with like 5 of his boys. Thankfully we were a block away from her house and we turned the corner all her family and people were outside, so when they seen it they tried to play it off and kept walking straight.

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.[/quote]

alright his comment has me dyin as I visualize some one actually trying this. If after waving like a friendly stranger fails. What would you do next? Give him a pat on the back and ask what’s wrong buddy?

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[quote]dirtbag wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
To Dirtbag:

Keep what up? Posting threads on T-Nation. I started a thread and you respond as I am some kind of vigilante. Maybe I am, Maybe Im not. Who knows. Always remember you cant get in trouble if you dont get caught.

Vigilante, nope. Completely short sited and insecure, Yes. You don’t need to carry a gun around. If that is you in your avatar I am sure you can take care of your own with out having to carry a gun. If you can’t then learn how to protect your self and also to walk away from confrontation with idiots you describe.

The only reason I can see for you to carry a gun is to stoke your own ego. From personal experience that never ends well. But do what you want I am not your daddy. Its your own conscience you have to live with when stray bullets fly.[/quote]

I’m a firm believer of: “It’s better to have a gun and not need it, than to need a gun and not have it!” Also the way I live my life is : “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.” Carrying a gun isn’t just for your ego and it’s not just about protecting yourself. It’s also protecting those around you. The same reason why police carry guns. If you see some girl getting raped by 5 guys are you going to keep walking or do something about it? It’s stupid to get in a fist fight with 5 guys. You call the police and wait around until they show up or you do something about it yourself.

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[quote]dirtbag wrote:

The only reason I can see for you to carry a gun is to stoke your own ego. From personal experience that never ends well. [/quote]

yeah…stroke that shit…stroke it

http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/department54.cfm

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[quote]HolyMacaroni wrote:
dirtbag wrote:

The only reason I can see for you to carry a gun is to stoke your own ego. From personal experience that never ends well.

yeah…stroke that shit…stroke it

http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/department54.cfm[/quote]

Yup I’m with you. You shouldn’t even need a license to carry in my opinion.

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[quote]Carlitosway wrote:
Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.

alright his comment has me dyin as I visualize some one actually trying this. If after waving like a friendly stranger fails. What would you do next? Give him a pat on the back and ask what’s wrong buddy?[/quote]

I have never been in a ‘‘bad’’ neighboorhood but I cant see how this could fail.I am gonna rephrase it.

You see some kind of wanna-be thug idiot who tries to intimidate you by staring at you. You say hello, as if there was no animosity. Then HE dont know what do because you don’t play his game.

You like that better?

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[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Carlitosway wrote:
Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.

alright his comment has me dyin as I visualize some one actually trying this. If after waving like a friendly stranger fails. What would you do next? Give him a pat on the back and ask what’s wrong buddy?

I have never been in a ‘‘bad’’ neighboorhood but I cant see how this could fail.I am gonna rephrase it.

You see some kind of wanna-be thug idiot who tries to intimidate you by staring at you. You say hello, as if there was no animosity. Then HE dont know what do because you don’t play his game.

You like that better?[/quote]

Yep…but when he says, “what the fuck are you waving at, bitch?” do you move on to hugs or a group therapy session in the middle of the street?

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[quote]Jason Lee wrote:
dirtbag wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
To Dirtbag:

Keep what up? Posting threads on T-Nation. I started a thread and you respond as I am some kind of vigilante. Maybe I am, Maybe Im not. Who knows. Always remember you cant get in trouble if you dont get caught.

Vigilante, nope. Completely short sited and insecure, Yes. You don’t need to carry a gun around. If that is you in your avatar I am sure you can take care of your own with out having to carry a gun. If you can’t then learn how to protect your self and also to walk away from confrontation with idiots you describe.

The only reason I can see for you to carry a gun is to stoke your own ego. From personal experience that never ends well. But do what you want I am not your daddy. Its your own conscience you have to live with when stray bullets fly.

I’m a firm believer of: “It’s better to have a gun and not need it, than to need a gun and not have it!” Also the way I live my life is : “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.” Carrying a gun isn’t just for your ego and it’s not just about protecting yourself. It’s also protecting those around you. The same reason why police carry guns. If you see some girl getting raped by 5 guys are you going to keep walking or do something about it? It’s stupid to get in a fist fight with 5 guys. You call the police and wait around until they show up or you do something about it yourself. [/quote]

x2. I carry on a daily basis. Do I need it to stroke my ego? LULZ. I can tell you this, if I ever needit. It’s 0.3 seconds away from bang bang. That day will probably never come, and that is more than fine with me.

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Carlitosway wrote:
Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.

alright his comment has me dyin as I visualize some one actually trying this. If after waving like a friendly stranger fails. What would you do next? Give him a pat on the back and ask what’s wrong buddy?

I have never been in a ‘‘bad’’ neighboorhood but I cant see how this could fail.I am gonna rephrase it.

You see some kind of wanna-be thug idiot who tries to intimidate you by staring at you. You say hello, as if there was no animosity. Then HE dont know what do because you don’t play his game.

You like that better?

Yep…but when he says, “what the fuck are you waving at, bitch?” do you move on to hugs or a group therapy session in the middle of the street?[/quote]

In that case I would probably say something like: wow chill buddy

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[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Carlitosway wrote:
Professor X wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
powerful01 wrote:
Does anyone ever experience this:

I was in the store and some wannabe gangster was looking at me but would’nt make eye contact. When I saw him in the parking lot, him and his other wannabe gangster friends “mean mugged” me (staring while trying to intimidate) What were they trying to prove. I stared back. Is this supposed to induce fear. I hope to see all of them by themselves. I think I’m going to ask them if they think staring is rude. If they get the answer wrong , I’m going to slap the shit out of them them til they get it right. I would have done it then but these fuckers would have probably jumped me. I could have gotten 2 of them for sure but my 1911 was’nt in the car for the rest of them.

Also whoever in Golds Gym Waldorf, MD that found my Inzer wrist wraps give me my shit back.

And yeah ChapStick is part of my every day carry items.

I think the best way in this situation is to casually wave at the guy, not being a smartass, just as if you waved a friendly stranger.

LOL!!!

Sign number one that the guy writing has never been in a “bad” neighborhood.

However, that mental image of Mr. Rogers meeting the projects is funny as hell.

alright his comment has me dyin as I visualize some one actually trying this. If after waving like a friendly stranger fails. What would you do next? Give him a pat on the back and ask what’s wrong buddy?

I have never been in a ‘‘bad’’ neighboorhood but I cant see how this could fail.I am gonna rephrase it.

You see some kind of wanna-be thug idiot who tries to intimidate you by staring at you. You say hello, as if there was no animosity. Then HE dont know what do because you don’t play his game.

You like that better?[/quote]

Are you being serious? I really can’t tell. But, like PX said, you make think you are “diffusing” a situation, but you actions are like a spark in the California woodline. Really, that’s not a wise thing to do.