I have never been more insulted in my life......

[Ozzie87]

I just got home from the gym, today was a grouling leg day, but i killed it regardless

anyway, i was sitting on the leg extension machine, just minding my own business in my rest phase when a guy walks out onto the gym floor from the changing room. he looks at me as if i have horns on my head or something, really staring at me, i just ignored him........

he walked over to another guy, they are both either rugby or football (soccer) players, team mates, and the guy who had been staring at me says to his friend
"who's that SCUMBAG over there?"
he was obviously talking about me! his friend mutters something, i think he said he didn't know who i was (i don't know or talk to either of these guys).
then this guy quite loudly again says "haha well his fat anyway" !!

Now i consider myself to be a respectable, civilized and friendly person, i'm not at all aggressive (except with the weights

) and i would NEVER act like that towards someone i didnt know for absolutly no reason. I'm also not exactly fat, but i used to be in my younger days, and got a lot of shit for it, so it hit a nerve.......

WTF??

my heart started racing faster and faster, i felt a blinding rage coursing through my whole body as i played what had just happened over, and over again in my head. I caught myself fantasizing about walking up to him and beating the living shit outta him..... doing all kinds of evil shit........ i managed to snap myself back to reality and started repeating "I'll be banned from the gym - I'll be banned from the gym - I'll be banned from the gym......" over and over until my heart rate slowed and i got myself under control. i calmly walked into the changing room, got dressed up and left.

Did i do the right thing??

what would you have done in that situation??

i could have ripped this guys limbs off by the way, with my bare hands, he wasn't what you'd call, ummm.... jacked LOL

 

[Snyrx7]

In the heat of the moment I probably woulda Said something to him. But reading this calm as I am now as long as u cab live with yourself, u did the right thing . It wouldn't of been worth getting arrested, paying a lawyer, the aggrivation and possibly time
e out of the gym/ in prison all over some jerkoffs coment.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

I would have responded with "Why dont you come say what youve got to say, to my face" then when they respond with the usual "What? Who? Us? No we are good..." and they walk away just respond with "Yup, thats what I thought"...

It never fails, if they talk under their breath its because they dont have the balls to say it to your face and they dont think that anyone will say something to them, so once they get caught off gaurd they look like little punks...I cant stand those type of people, they only act like that with their friends because they know they cant back up any of their BS.

-Legacy

 

[joe d]

PUSSY!!!!!!




jk who gives a shit what people say man. let it roll off your back as you laugh at the childish stupidity. retialiating on such a dumb thing can wind you in prison. and for what?? just because some idiot called you a name??? the only time i see it as ok to use violence is to defend myself, my family, or any innocent victim against a harmful threat.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Oh wow, I forgot to add that you did handle it in the BEST way tho, my way was just for fun lol

-Legacy

 

[rob2534]

I would have responded with "Why dont you come say what youve got to say, to my face" then when they respond with the usual "What? Who? Us? No we are good..." and they walk away just respond with "Yup, thats what I thought"...

It never fails, if they talk under their breath its because they dont have the balls to say it to your face and they dont think that anyone will say something to them, so once they get caught off gaurd they look like little punks...I cant stand those type of people, they only act like that with their friends because they know they cant back up any of their BS.

-Legacy

couldn't have said it better! alot of the times people like that are pussies! just last week i was driving to the gym and out of nowhere this prick guy in his 50's starts driving like a bat out of hell and speeding beside me. he then jerks over in front of me and at some point i remember saying "what is his problem". well i ended up getting in front of him and he speeds up next to me looking at me all hardcore. i immediately notice he's trying to get my attention and rolls his window down. to his suprise i slam on the brakes and roll mine down. he yells "i'm gonna make you my problem". i said "fuck off" and you gueesed it he changed lanes at the red light fartherest away from me. i veared off to the right and rolled into the gym. he could have easily followed me there and put his money where his mouth is. this isn't the first encounter of the same nature i've had with fuckin idiots on the road! but to answer your question, i am known to run my mouth at society so i probably would have said something to the guy in the gym and see where it went from there!

 

[dr.shavargo]

wow thats some bullshit i hate people like that. i would have atleast confronted him about it myself i dont let people get away with shit like that.

i talk shit in the gym too but its out of fun and to the people i know in a jokeing manner to where they hear me and they just look at me and smile or wave lol

 

[SpyWizard]

yea, ya can't allow others to influence you.. otherwise you need to learn to smile and say loudly

"not what your moms said last night"

but if you go this route, you should be ready to put him in the hospital.. or yourself..

 

[Nelson Montana]

Aah, kids.

Where's RADAR?

Look, people get pissed. They say shit. What are you proving by getting pissed back?

Someone gives me the finger when I'm driving, I laugh at the douschbag that he thinks he's upsetting me. Is it worth trying to cut him off and maybe smacking my car up or hitting another car and hurting someone who has nothing to do with the bullshit at hand. Or maybe have the guy pull a gun on me and paralyze me for life. For WHAT?

That guy at the gym was probably pissed that you were sitting on the bench. Hey, I do it too, and you know what? Sometimes I get irritated when someone plants themselves on one machine. It's a public gym. If you're not using the machine, let someone else get a set in. It's all a part of living in a civilized society.

If you met that guy under different circumstances you might be pals. Or maybe he had a bad day.

Bottom line: Be tolerant. But don't take shit. Stand your ground. But sometimes you have to let others pass.

 

[SouthernLord]

I would have challenged him to a break dance fight

 

[the.gladiator1987]

damn dude thats pretty gay. Lot of guys like that and the ONLY reason they would say something is because they are jealous or upset about something. I always just smile at everybody, andits cool because all the other big guys walk around and mug everyone, here I am throwin up serious weight and smiling and laughing. I think its the best cure to anything mental, if youre smiling it makes you happy and it makes others wonder why youre so happy and theyre upset./jealous/depressed etc etc

 

[gstacker]

I would of said somthing funny an smart ass like "well looks like I'm not ur type u must be looking for somthing a lil more petite@ and lauphef about it with his friend at him lol

 

[sabarblatoe]

Ahhh that's funny shit. I know what ya mean by hitting a nerve but u did good bro. I'm short as fuck so I use to get that alot. my philosophy for Deeling with people like that and just people u can't stand is FWT witch stands for fuck with them. Once you lean to fuck with people in a Humorous way that makes you giggle inside life isalotmore fun. Sarcasim is key. Maning up and bowing out ur chest never makes me feel any better but making them feel stupid as shit always works for me. My favorite is to pick somthing obviouse about them that is stupid and just act like it's the coolest thing uv ever seen(example:if one of the guys had a seventy porn star mustache). I'm not conceided but I no I'm the shit(lol) so not much anyone can say to or about me that pisses me off.

 

[C.K.]

i managed to snap myself back to reality and started repeating "I'll be banned from the gym - I'll be banned from the gym - I'll be banned from the gym......"

Thats the only thing thats kept me from loosing my cool a couple times...

Some old guy wearing boots, slacks and a dress shirt jumped in on my machine once i didnt mind as i was resting but when i asked if i could jump in with him and finish he answers with "im not done yet" he was just sitting on it not even lifting so i told him i was actually on it before he hopped on and he goes "i didnt see your fucking name on it" dear god i started yelling at him and EVERYONE started looking so i composed my self and walked away...

 

[the.gladiator1987]

lol i forgot, being witty is good shit. but laughing about it oo, it makes you feel better than trying to be "macho man" thats just pathetic lol.

 

[OMEGA]

as long as people dont touch me or try to intimidate a female or child around me I could care less


good discipline to take words on the chin.....there just words

 

[joshuaua]

i'd like to say i wouldn't do anything. but honestly, i'd probably stand up, say something challenging. but that's just kind of how i am with situations like that, i usually don't let things roll off of me. i'm a bouncer, so you can't be a pussy. if someone talks big, you've gotta talk bigger.

 

[nyczvegeta85]

Yea dude, you did the right thing. Thats what separates the men from the boys, and that's simply self- control & conseequential thinking. Those bitches don't deserve my time or energy. Probably jealous anyway of my sexiness LOL.

 

[dabuffguy]

Well, you are nicer than I am.

I keep it real muthafuckas.

I would have either ignored it or told the guy to go fuck himself, depending on my mood.

 

[ExtraMile]

the only time i see it as ok to use violence is to defend myself, my family, or any innocent victim against a harmful threat.

lol thats bad luck for the moron who decides to do one of the above when your around I wouldnt wanna be on the wrong side of someone like you when your pissed lol

 

[bblazer]

I'm not exactly known for my congenial attitude. But I think you did exactly the right thing. I would have had a hard time too, but I always remind myself that these things are really just dick measuring contests and non one is ever the winner when you have your dick hanging out in public. Instead channel that energy into another set, and/or do what you just did by telling someone about it and getting it off your chest.

A guy a lot older and wiser than me once said that "resentments are like taking poison and hoping the other guy will die."

Plus have you ever noticed that guys like that are the ones that would never have any chance getting under your bar? I have yet to have someone talk to me like that who can match or better me in a squat rack. It is always some chicken legged asshat trying to prove himself as a big tough guy by bagging on someone bigger/stronger than they are. That's why it is always under their breath or with other members of the bench and curl club.

B-

 

[rikishi]

Thats the only thing thats kept me from loosing my cool a couple times...

Some old guy wearing boots, slacks and a dress shirt jumped in on my machine once i didnt mind as i was resting but when i asked if i could jump in with him and finish he answers with "im not done yet" he was just sitting on it not even lifting so i told him i was actually on it before he hopped on and he goes "i didnt see your fucking name on it" dear god i started yelling at him and EVERYONE started looking so i composed my self and walked away...

Take the rear choke from behind, he will go to sleep, drag him to the side and finish your set. He wakes up 30 seconds later with no recollection of what happened. Problem solved.

 

[marcu_s]

u did the right thing, just ignore people like that.
many haters or what should i call them, are eiather jealous or just idiots whothink they can act like nothing would harm them.
but some day he will meat someone who doesnt have that selfcontrol like u and after that incident he will think how big of an douchebag hes been to people.

 

[SaiBoT]

I'm betting there will be a 2nd time around and a third, whatever... you get the point. Stand your ground like someone said in here.

 

[zedhed]

Talk is cheap bro, dont sweat the small shit. My way of saying its just talk.
Just anihilate the shitbird with your training.

 

[Gamut]

Shoulda grabbed a 2.5lb plate and threw it like a Frisbee at his teeth LOL.

JK - I probably would have went to the counter and asked to have him removed.

 

[fitnessfellow]

What a piece of shit! I'm glad you were able to maintain your composer. One good way to find out what this fool is really made of is to catch him off guard when he is by himself and see if he has something to say. You'd be surprised how many bad asses turn into lil bitches when their friends aint around..........but I'm just saying........i don't condone violence or nothing

 

[C.K.]

Shoulda chalanged him to a good ole fashioned lift off and made sure everyone heard so he couldnt back out like a pussy...

 

[Nelson Montana]

Just remember...YouTube - DAVE CHAPPELLE KEEPING IT REAL

 

[kx250rider]

Definitely you did the right thing, and I'd probably have done the same. Obviously you respect yourself enough that you're in the elite group of men who don't get irked enough by fools to go get yourself in a world of trouble. I'm Irish, and I have a potentially BAD temper. But I also have enough common sense and self-esteem to be able to walk away from most any situation, as I don't care what anyone thinks. But if someone tries to get physical, I will stop them from ever trying it again. But I'd never throw the first punch, even if they insult my wife or my mother. It's not worth it. With my mentality, I've survived pretty much everything from school to the workplace and even the Los Angeles County Jail (when I was dumb and age 20) without starting a fight.

Charles

 

[viciousness]

i woulda still smashed a 10lb plate in his face, but i give u alot of respect for being calm and reasonable about it. people are assholes and that is fact

 

[ledhead]

Bro,

You did the right thing! they were probably a couple of skinny pussies that are envious
because you have more muscle than them. Besides, if either one of them were by themselves
I bet the farm they never even would have looked your way.

 

[moya]

there are trainers at my secondary gym like that... i do powerlifting and they are always whining about if they trained for it, they could do sooo much better than me... always staring me down and shit...
i just keep lifting... all the talk i need...