CanuckInUSA 0 #1 February 4, 2004 I was in the post office at lunch and there was a guy and a girl in front of me and then a bunch of people behind me. Then this older (60ish) woman approaches the first guy in line and asks if she can cut in front because she was late for a flight. The guy, the girl and myself didn't seem to have any issues with this, but the fat fuck behind me starts talk out loud to his girlfriend that this wasn't right, the lady should be at the end of the line, it was her fault for being late and that he too was late to work (shit it was about 12:15 so how late could he be). I kept my mouth shut and eventually the lady who was late went to the back of the line and you could tell that the guy and girl in front of me had pretty much the same reaction that I had, and that was that this fat fuck was an asshole and letting this lady in front of us wasn't going to kill us all. Anyway, once I left the post office I started thinking about all of this and I started to think, man I really should have turned around and said: "Hey lady you're welcome to get in front of me, and you, you selfish fuck, you're also welcome to get in front of me because you're so worried about getting back to worthless job. You see I've learned in life what is important and what isn't. And harassing someone who's late for a flight isn't important". Of course this would have been very confrontational and who knows what would have transpired. I'm confident that if a fight would have broken out (not what I wanted), that I'm pretty sure the fat fuck would be on the ground right now with a bloody nose and a busted up knee (I know how to fight dirty), but I actually am a peaceful sort of person. But I also play hockey and do get violent in that sport when the wrong buttons are pushed. So did I do the right thing by being quiet, or should I have voiced my opinion that this fat selfish fuck needed to get a grip on life? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 February 4, 2004 Eh, don't waste your energy on him. Or, invite everyone behind him to get in line in front of you. Just kidding kinda. I might have reassured the old lady that she should stay at the front and ignore the asshat. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #3 February 4, 2004 Na dude, you should have punched him j/k you should have kicked him Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #4 February 4, 2004 QuoteSo did I do the right thing by being quiet, or should I have voiced my opinion that this fat selfish fuck needed to get a grip on life? That's a tough call. It certainly would've been fun if you had gotten confrontational on his ass, but you don't want something that escalates to a lawsuit. I'm not sure there is a black-and-white "right" answer to your delimma. But I'd have to say "yes" I think. At the very least, let the fat-fuck, and the lady cut in front of you in line, and made a comment to the fat-fuck to him ask you walk to the back of the line. Either way, good story. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #5 February 4, 2004 Sometimes keeping your thoughts to yourself are best, like ya said, it would have been confrontational & I'm sure a fight would have broken out. You're the better person for walking away On another note.......you play hockey? I luv hockey~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 February 4, 2004 Quoteyou play hockey? I luv hockey Yup I've been playing since I was five years old (like any good Canadian would). Hey I'm hijacking my own thread. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #7 February 4, 2004 QuoteSo did I do the right thing by being quiet, or should I have voiced my opinion that this fat selfish fuck needed to get a grip on life? Oh Steve, you know me. I would have said something to the guy. It doesn't matter that the older lady was late, just because she is older, I would have let her in. I was recently at my auto mechanics shop having some work done. I was waiting in the waiting area, when this other customer comes in and starts yelling at the guy who owns the shop, Kevin. Kevin is the most honest guy I've ever meet, and he is the only one that touches my car. Anyway, this customer starts yelling at Kevin, saying how he got ripped off......that the part on the car wasn't broken......Kevin is being really calm, explains to the guy that because the part is..............I just couldn't stand it any more. This customer had no idea who I was, and it offended me the language he was using and how rude he was being to Kevin. I stood up, with my son watching, walked over to the guy and told him that he had no right to talk to any person that way. How dare him accuse Kevin of being dishonest, and if he would shut his mouth for about a minute, he'd learn what was going on with his car. The guy left in a huff, and Kevin now gives me discounts on all my work.So, speak up. If other people around you had noticed how rude the fat ass behind you was, and he started to beat you, the others would have jumped in and saved you May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #8 February 4, 2004 Dude I hate the post office! I like my job! If I am late to work I don't have one!! Ok she's old and has a "flight to catch"....Maby she should have shown up earlier? I would have let her in front of me , if no one else was behind me. If you felt so strongly you should have given her YOUR spot and gone to the end of the line...eh?"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 February 4, 2004 Me personally.....I spend all day at work just itching for the chance to beat hell out of someone or if it's a REALLY good day I get to shoot someone. So....when a wonderful target of opportunity like this one pops up. I like to run my mouth. I hate people that are assholes and beating the SHIT out of one really makes my day. Just make sure that you give all the witnesses plenty of reason to believe the HE started it and you were only defending yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #10 February 4, 2004 call me confrontational, but i would have at least turned around and gave the jerk a dirty look... not that it would have changed the situation, but i wouldn't have been able to contain myself. what a dick! don't worry... that was a tough call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #11 February 4, 2004 I think the lady that wanted to go to the head of the line should have asked everyone if they minded, not just the guy up front. Another person up front delays everyone, not just the one guy. Also, in all honesty, my answer to her question could be different at differet times depending on whether or not I was in a hurry myself. Some days I might be ok with it and others I might not be. I'd be more ok with it if I, as someone that would also be delayed by her, were asked too. To the fat fuck I would say "Why dont you address your comments to the person they are intended for rather than mumbling loudly to your girlfriend about it like an idiot. Then I might suggest that he limit himself to 1 or 2 sandwiches instead of 12. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #12 February 4, 2004 QuoteMe personally.....I spend all day at work just itching for the chance to beat hell out of someone or if it's a REALLY good day I get to shoot someone. *Looks around* *Reminds self never to get a job with Clay* Are you a cop, Clay? You seemed to know your stuff in that Miranda thread, plus the "...I get to shoot someone" comment, thought I'd ask. I'm going into your line of work. God help me. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 February 4, 2004 Are you aware that there are people in this world that have no problems whatsoever with creating stories to gain sympathy and cut in the front of lines? I knew one person that used to work where I did that was actually proud that she never had to stand in lines because she could always sweet talk her way to the front. Yes. She really exists. She now works in marketing for a major software company. People like this think they're superior to everyone else on the planet and that they and their time are more valuable than we or our time. I'm sorry, but unless I can plainly see for myself that there is in fact some sort of problem, I don't listen to excuses and all of those folks can get in line like the rest of us did. This also applies to the fuckers that think a basket of groceries large enough to fed an army counts as one in 10 items or less line.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 February 4, 2004 QuoteAre you a cop, Clay? Kinda sorta.....but I don't put what I do out there in public and to people I don't know. If we meet over a beer I have no problem telling people what I do. Just don't want it on the internet. I work in Counter-Terrorism so some basic precautions are usually followed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 February 4, 2004 I'm such a passive person in real life, i would just keep quiet. Anyhoo, no point in worrying about it now. You're an awesome person and it's only my opinion that matters. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 February 4, 2004 QuoteAre you aware that there are people . . .creating stories to gain sympathy and cut in the front of lines?. . . This also applies to the (###) that think a basket of groceries large enough to fed an army counts as one in 10 items or less line. Same guys are solo in the car pool lanes, too (3/4 of the cars in my area). Car pool lanes are stupid anyway, but if that's the law, then everyone should obey it until the law is changed. And, really, why doesn't the cashier at the store send the joker with 50 items away instead of meekly ringing up the items - or even better, have the register programmed to stop at 10 items? Make the joker pay for each group of 10. Then people will speak up to him and the store manager..... Post office example - Mumbling about it in line is cowardly, the guy should have addressed it directly with the woman and the people she was talking to. So turning around and bringing up the point is the right thing to do - BUT something like "Do you want to weigh in here on this?" is ok. Turning about and 'chewing him out' and preparing to wrestle for it is just stupid and arrogant. Respectful confrontation is useful and works. Problem is people wait to do these things when they've "HAD ENOUGH" instead of dealing with it at the time. What is with this 'time bomb' attitude? so "yes" speak up but "no" not the way Canuck wrote it up ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 February 4, 2004 QuoteAnd, really, why doesn't the cashier at the store send the joker with 50 items away instead of meekly ringing up the items - or even better, have the register programmed to stop at 10 items? Make the joker pay for each group of 10. Then people will speak up to him and the store manager..... In addition to my full-time job, i have a part-time job 3 nights a week at a grocery store. You'll be happy to know that i DO send people away if i'm working the express lane. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 February 4, 2004 QuoteAre you aware that there are people in this world that have no problems whatsoever with creating stories to gain sympathy and cut in the front of lines? If that lady of 60+ years wasn't telling the truth, then so be it. But come on Paul, she's older, and I would never have a problem letting someone older then me cut in front of me. I do it at the grocery store all the time. I have found that the "pay it forward" really works. Plus, the next time I see you, I'll let you cut in line, just cause you're so much older then meMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #19 February 4, 2004 I have no problem speaking my mind during situations like the one you described. The last thing a person like that expects is someone to stand up to them. People like that are just trying establish their social dominance and it is a pleasure for me to teach said people a little humility. But thats just me. For some reason people don't ever have a desire to get in to a physical confontation with me. Wonder why?www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #20 February 4, 2004 may i remind you what "going postal" means? if you were anywhere else, sure, bring it up... but in a post office? you are asking for trouble... I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #21 February 4, 2004 Could you speak up and be certain that causing a scene with this gentleman was not going to endanger your safety? if so, speak up. if not, stay quiet. Better she miss her flight than you be injured or worse. you never know what people are going to do these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #22 February 4, 2004 What's up with that quade? Not gonna give anyone a break, no matter their reason, just because of one arrogant person?www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 February 4, 2004 I tend to speak out to people like that...well, not always, I guess it depends on how rude they're being. That's when "asshole Dave" really comes out and I use my size to my advantage. Basically I tell who ever it is to fuck off, that they're not special, if they were truely in a hurry, they wouldn't be waiting in line, they would have taken care of it later. Every time I've done that, the person shuts up, looks sheepish and doesn't say another word. Generally speaking, I'm a nice, fairly laid back person...I *can* turn into an asshole when I need to be though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #24 February 4, 2004 I would have simply offered to trade places with her thus inconveniencing nobody.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #25 February 4, 2004 QuoteGenerally speaking, I'm a nice, fairly laid back person...I *can* turn into an asshole when I need to be though Not that I'm small either, but you do have size on your side in this sort of scenario. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
