Yes I too have noticed that lots of people make no attempt to get out of your way, they just always expect the other person to move. Especially annoying when a group of people decide its fine to take up an entire walkway and never move or look behind them.
When a group is taking up the sidewalk and not looking back I walk behind them for a bit, one of the group will notice then move out of the way allowing me to pass.
bumpy guy wrote:
Yes I too have noticed that lots of people make no attempt to get out of your way, they just always expect the other person to move. Especially annoying when a group of people decide its fine to take up an entire walkway and never move or look behind them.
Especially especially annoying when it's only 2-3 wide loads taking up the whole sidewalk by themselves, completely oblivious of anyone else stuck in their gravitational field
Not a clubber wrote:
I can't speak to guys in clubs but I do notice a similar phenomenon. While walking anywhere in public, I am continually changing my course to avoid smashing into people who absolutely refuse to change their course. My running days are far behind me and I'm a big guy. I recently told my wife that if I practiced what other people do for just one day, I'd end up in jail by day's end. Does anybody else notice this? Is anybody here one of the people who just assumes everybody else will turn their shoulders sideways to avoid a collision?
Yeah, I get this a lot. I noticed I seem to be getting it more now that I'm slimming down after taking up running, but I got it to an extreme level also when I was VERY jacked and muscular a few years ago. Don't want to bring race into it, but when I lived in London got it all the time from black guys who didn't seem to 'lose respekt' by giving way to a jacked white boy.
I also notice when I'm out jogging that quite often pedestrians make a point of not giving way or altering their course for me. As for other joggers, I tend to get two reactions from male joggers. Either they almost run out of the way to avoid me (I'm still very muscular), or they make a point of not giving way in which case I'm forced to choose between being the one who moves sideways or forcing a collision which might put both of us out of action for a few months. Sometimes when I'm running and some twat - be it walker or hobby jogger - makes a point of not moving out the way I shadow box or do some Muay Thai elbows with a mean face whilst glaring at them, so they think I'm a boxer/mma fighter and might start using them as a punch bag. I'm finding that usually does the trick.
Where do you live?
I live in the Bay Area and have worked out at a number of gyms over the years and have never experienced that. The last time I did was in High School 55 years ago.
When you say 'clubs' do you mean nightclubs or gyms? I never go to nightclubs and very seldom to concerts.
The only thing that I've run into that even comes close to this are groups of women running in the local park that are so absorbed in their gossip that they don't see you.
Coevett wrote:
Sometimes when I'm running and some twat - be it walker or hobby jogger - makes a point of not moving out the way I shadow box or do some Muay Thai elbows with a mean face whilst glaring at them, so they think I'm a boxer/mma fighter and might start using them as a punch bag. I'm finding that usually does the trick.
Hahaha, if you actually do that, you're amazing lmao.
Lol I find it funny how most people in these types of situations (yes, I too sometimes make a point of not giving way) always pretend like the other person doesn't exist. I find it's ussualy enough simply not doing that, looking the other person straight in the face (not in a intimidating way). Tough things might be different if you're living in a rough neighborhood, or you are at a bar were alot of people like fighting.
wtfunny wrote:
Concealed carry. Stand your ground.
People should not bump into you. I'm sorry that's happened to you.
Absolutely. We have our freedoms; use them.
didn't anyone see my post on the 1st page about gene simmons? no one quoted me lol'in about it so i just wanted to make sure you guys read it.
The club thing, I assume, is just some testosterone/dominance thing. They're not actually looking for a fight, they're just looking to establish dominance over the other males in the room. I don't really have any advice on that -- depends on (a) how tough you are, and more importantly (b) how much you care about that stuff.
As for the sidewalk thing, this drives me absolutely nuts. When I'm walking, my policy is a little less aggressive than some of the other posters: I just pause momentarily right before impact, and brace my shoulder. That way I'm not even moving, so it's completely their fault for walking into me, but they definitely get a jolt. And often once I stop they'll make a last-minute move to get around me, because once I've stopped it's clear I'm not going to dive out of their way (which shows that they were actually paying attention and simply assumed I'd give way).
And just to clarify, this is always on the assumption that I'm only taking up half the sidewalk or less. If I'm hiking on a narrow trail where one person will inevitably have to give way, I'm more than happy to step aside.
With running, I obviously can't be bothered to stop, so I don't waste my time trying to "teach lessons" and just try to dodge people as best I can.
yoyowtf wrote:
didn't anyone see my post on the 1st page about gene simmons? no one quoted me lol'in about it so i just wanted to make sure you guys read it.
I don't give 2 fvks about Simmons. Bear arms.
MurderDub wrote:
yoyowtf wrote:
didn't anyone see my post on the 1st page about gene simmons? no one quoted me lol'in about it so i just wanted to make sure you guys read it.
I don't give 2 fvks about Simmons. Bear arms.
come to detroit rock city and say that.
When someone bumps into you purposefully,stab them 15 times in the stomach. Word gets around and they will stop.
When you know they ain't moving then drop trou and lay a deuce right in front of them. I promise, everyone will get out of your way. This works great on sidewalks, running paths, etc. Never tried it in a club though. I will next weekend and let you know how it goes.
Where do you people live that you are walking around on crowded sidewalks with the homeless people and lowlifes?
On sidewalks it's just like basketball, just stop and plant and if necessary be ready to take the charge. Look right at the person as he walks around you.
- James - wrote:
Been noticing this a lot this year. A lot of douchebag/ wannabe tough guys bumping into me when even when there's a lot of space in the club. Are these phaggots trying to start a fight? What do next time someone does this to me again
Simple solution. When you see them coming, stop walking, pull out your keys, phone, whatever, etc... and hold your ground. I do this repeatedly, then they have to go around you or look like a douche bag walking into you. If it looks like they'll walk into, tighten up your arms and body then they'll look the fool when they bounce off you. Again, I do this a lot as I can tell when the tough guy wants everyone to part the sea for them. Not me;)
Senior-Lazarus_Long wrote:
When someone bumps into you purposefully,stab them 15 times in the stomach. Word gets around and they will stop.
You're Italian aren't you?