pBASEtobe 0 #1 July 5, 2005 What do you say to someone when they call you crazy? People ask about my weekend so I tell them what I did...BASE jumping, paragliding, scuba diving or whatever. And they come back with, "You're crazy!" I don't know what to say to them. I don't think I'm crazy and I'm kind of tired of people thinking/saying that. I don't talk about these things because I want attention or try to act cool because I'm doing dangerous stuff. After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? If you say it's no big deal then you come off trying to look and act cool but if you talk about it more then it seems like you're trying to be cool because you do dangerous stuff. At least that's the feeling I get from other people. Any ideas for a good, simple comeback? I ask this because it makes it hard for a first impression not to come off as a dick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 July 5, 2005 "It's what I do" with a little laugh and smile works for me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 July 5, 2005 Punch them in the face and run off. Then they'll KNOW you're crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #4 July 5, 2005 Look at them like a bad puppy then pee your pants.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #5 July 5, 2005 Yeah, I just pretty much laugh too... There are SO many definitions of crazy and these days when someone calls you crazy, you have to take into consideration WHO is saying it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackb431 0 #6 July 5, 2005 Hey who told you that I was a bad puppy.....but I swear I have nor pee'd my pants in at least 12 minutes! But for the most part I just smile and say it works for me. Or (this one is usually done when intoxicated) I will start spinning around waving my arms like a "mentally challenged gorilla" all the while making funny noises then abruptly stop and say "Now that's crazy, I don't care who you are!"HackB A.K.A. "Puppy" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 July 5, 2005 Quote You're crazy.....what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? *** "That's what my 'late' wife use to say, God rest her soul.... I'll never forget her last loving words to me before she died in my arms...'Put the gun down Jim'" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #8 July 5, 2005 It's just like golf for Tiger.... It's what we do.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #9 July 5, 2005 ***After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? Quote Feel free to use my normal reply to the worthless, fat ass, boring, lazy slugs that I work with that say I'm crazy...."It must really suck being you!" followed by "Here's five dollars, go and buy yourself a real life you fucking loser"."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallingchip 0 #10 July 5, 2005 Quote***After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? Quote Feel free to use my normal reply to the worthless, fat ass, boring, lazy slugs that I work with that say I'm crazy...."It must really suck being you!" followed by "Here's five dollars, go and buy yourself a real life you fucking loser". Now thats a winner..______________________________________________ "A radical man is a man with both feet firmly planted in the air." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 1 #11 July 5, 2005 "...and you're boring." Probably won't accomplish your objective of keeping the conversation going though. There's no easy way...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GeordieSkydiver 0 #12 July 5, 2005 Or you could say: "Hey, I don't pay my shrink $500 a week so a fat wanker like you can tell me I'm crazy, that's his job."Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #13 July 5, 2005 "...and you're fucking ugly, so I guess we're both disabled." ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnyboydan 0 #14 July 5, 2005 Just say; Yeah so what's your point, then you have to fart or let alittle drool come out of the conner of your mouth, breath heavy and ask if they want to come have a beer with you.johnnyboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hipwrddude 0 #15 July 5, 2005 If they say, "You're crazy." Reply, "You know the guy who wrote the 'Wizard of Oz," L Frank Baum?" ...silence... "Well, he said that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the truly unusual ones, for the rest are like leaves on a tree, who live and die, unnoticed." You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #16 July 5, 2005 "Well, at least it's better than drinking my life away." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mx757 4 #17 July 6, 2005 I tell them Skydivers just have more fun than "normal" people... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SansSuit 1 #18 July 6, 2005 QuoteWhat do you say to someone when they call you crazy? People ask about my weekend so I tell them what I did...BASE jumping, paragliding, scuba diving or whatever. And they come back with, "You're crazy!" I don't know what to say to them. I don't think I'm crazy and I'm kind of tired of people thinking/saying that. I don't talk about these things because I want attention or try to act cool because I'm doing dangerous stuff. After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? If you say it's no big deal then you come off trying to look and act cool but if you talk about it more then it seems like you're trying to be cool because you do dangerous stuff. At least that's the feeling I get from other people. Any ideas for a good, simple comeback? I ask this because it makes it hard for a first impression not to come off as a dick. My answer: "Yeah, but it's a happy kinda crazy." Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dumpster 0 #19 July 6, 2005 I tell them "No, I'm not crazy, and I've got papers to prove it. Do you?" Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #20 July 6, 2005 QuoteAny ideas for a good, simple comeback? I usually say "... or stupid. Probably a bit of both." It usually seems to end that whole "crazy" banter in a humorous way and then they start asking questions about BASE itself. I also oftentimes add "And I think bull riding is crazy, so I suppose it's all relative." That usually gets them thinking a bit. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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fallingchip 0 #10 July 5, 2005 Quote***After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? Quote Feel free to use my normal reply to the worthless, fat ass, boring, lazy slugs that I work with that say I'm crazy...."It must really suck being you!" followed by "Here's five dollars, go and buy yourself a real life you fucking loser". Now thats a winner..______________________________________________ "A radical man is a man with both feet firmly planted in the air." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 1 #11 July 5, 2005 "...and you're boring." Probably won't accomplish your objective of keeping the conversation going though. There's no easy way...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GeordieSkydiver 0 #12 July 5, 2005 Or you could say: "Hey, I don't pay my shrink $500 a week so a fat wanker like you can tell me I'm crazy, that's his job."Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #13 July 5, 2005 "...and you're fucking ugly, so I guess we're both disabled." ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnyboydan 0 #14 July 5, 2005 Just say; Yeah so what's your point, then you have to fart or let alittle drool come out of the conner of your mouth, breath heavy and ask if they want to come have a beer with you.johnnyboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hipwrddude 0 #15 July 5, 2005 If they say, "You're crazy." Reply, "You know the guy who wrote the 'Wizard of Oz," L Frank Baum?" ...silence... "Well, he said that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the truly unusual ones, for the rest are like leaves on a tree, who live and die, unnoticed." You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #16 July 5, 2005 "Well, at least it's better than drinking my life away." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mx757 4 #17 July 6, 2005 I tell them Skydivers just have more fun than "normal" people... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SansSuit 1 #18 July 6, 2005 QuoteWhat do you say to someone when they call you crazy? People ask about my weekend so I tell them what I did...BASE jumping, paragliding, scuba diving or whatever. And they come back with, "You're crazy!" I don't know what to say to them. I don't think I'm crazy and I'm kind of tired of people thinking/saying that. I don't talk about these things because I want attention or try to act cool because I'm doing dangerous stuff. After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? If you say it's no big deal then you come off trying to look and act cool but if you talk about it more then it seems like you're trying to be cool because you do dangerous stuff. At least that's the feeling I get from other people. Any ideas for a good, simple comeback? I ask this because it makes it hard for a first impression not to come off as a dick. My answer: "Yeah, but it's a happy kinda crazy." Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dumpster 0 #19 July 6, 2005 I tell them "No, I'm not crazy, and I've got papers to prove it. Do you?" Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #20 July 6, 2005 QuoteAny ideas for a good, simple comeback? I usually say "... or stupid. Probably a bit of both." It usually seems to end that whole "crazy" banter in a humorous way and then they start asking questions about BASE itself. I also oftentimes add "And I think bull riding is crazy, so I suppose it's all relative." That usually gets them thinking a bit. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
The111 1 #11 July 5, 2005 "...and you're boring." Probably won't accomplish your objective of keeping the conversation going though. There's no easy way...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #12 July 5, 2005 Or you could say: "Hey, I don't pay my shrink $500 a week so a fat wanker like you can tell me I'm crazy, that's his job."Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #13 July 5, 2005 "...and you're fucking ugly, so I guess we're both disabled." ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboydan 0 #14 July 5, 2005 Just say; Yeah so what's your point, then you have to fart or let alittle drool come out of the conner of your mouth, breath heavy and ask if they want to come have a beer with you.johnnyboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hipwrddude 0 #15 July 5, 2005 If they say, "You're crazy." Reply, "You know the guy who wrote the 'Wizard of Oz," L Frank Baum?" ...silence... "Well, he said that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the truly unusual ones, for the rest are like leaves on a tree, who live and die, unnoticed." You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #16 July 5, 2005 "Well, at least it's better than drinking my life away." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #17 July 6, 2005 I tell them Skydivers just have more fun than "normal" people... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #18 July 6, 2005 QuoteWhat do you say to someone when they call you crazy? People ask about my weekend so I tell them what I did...BASE jumping, paragliding, scuba diving or whatever. And they come back with, "You're crazy!" I don't know what to say to them. I don't think I'm crazy and I'm kind of tired of people thinking/saying that. I don't talk about these things because I want attention or try to act cool because I'm doing dangerous stuff. After they say you're crazy what the hell do you say next to keep a conversation going? If you say it's no big deal then you come off trying to look and act cool but if you talk about it more then it seems like you're trying to be cool because you do dangerous stuff. At least that's the feeling I get from other people. Any ideas for a good, simple comeback? I ask this because it makes it hard for a first impression not to come off as a dick. My answer: "Yeah, but it's a happy kinda crazy." Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #19 July 6, 2005 I tell them "No, I'm not crazy, and I've got papers to prove it. Do you?" Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #20 July 6, 2005 QuoteAny ideas for a good, simple comeback? I usually say "... or stupid. Probably a bit of both." It usually seems to end that whole "crazy" banter in a humorous way and then they start asking questions about BASE itself. I also oftentimes add "And I think bull riding is crazy, so I suppose it's all relative." That usually gets them thinking a bit. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
