Its Happened again

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You guys make it sound like every journey by foot is frought with potential danger with irritable alpha males dogging your every step.

Am I the only person here who has never been in a fight, started on by a stranger or had reason to defend myself?

Where do you guys all live to have so much hassle.

I'm 35 and never had anyone start on me ever. I've even been pissed so badly before that I've fallen practically unconscious and some stranger has actually walked me home, and they didn't mug me or try to rape me.

It must be a hellhole in America and inner cities, down here in Torquay its nice and safe.

Every time you step in to a bar,in the states there is a potential for violence.
One of my faves,and indicitive of the states,a buddy of mine went in to a relatively nice Irish bar in the states to pick up a sixer of Guiness. Keep in mind my buddy is black. A guy comes up to him and says,"Dont you mean Colt .45,BROTHER"(its a stereo type that all black people drink malt liquor),He tried to blow him off while he was waiting for his beer,and the other guy kept repeating it. Finally Levi just said,"Funny,I dont smell any soup,but I sure do see a cracker"
And then all hell broke loose.
Since he was on leave from the Navy,its a good thing he beat the guys ass,because his superiors didnt find this nearly as funny as I did.
Andrew isnt even allowed to go in bars anymore,because I know any phone call I get from him that starts with the phrase,"So I was in a bar...." is not going to put a smile on my face.
Welcome to America

[RP33]

You guys make it sound like every journey by foot is frought with potential danger with irritable alpha males dogging your every step.

Am I the only person here who has never been in a fight, started on by a stranger or had reason to defend myself?

Where do you guys all live to have so much hassle.

I'm 35 and never had anyone start on me ever. I've even been pissed so badly before that I've fallen practically unconscious and some stranger has actually walked me home, and they didn't mug me or try to rape me.

It must be a hellhole in America and inner cities, down here in Torquay its nice and safe.

Every time you step in to a bar,in the states there is a potential for violence.
One of my faves,and indicitive of the states,a buddy of mine went in to a relatively nice Irish bar in the states to pick up a sixer of Guiness. Keep in mind my buddy is black. A guy comes up to him and says,"Dont you mean Colt .45,BROTHER"(its a stereo type that all black people drink malt liquor),He tried to blow him off while he was waiting for his beer,and the other guy kept repeating it. Finally Levi just said,"Funny,I dont smell any soup,but I sure do see a cracker"
And then all hell broke loose.
Since he was on leave from the Navy,its a good thing he beat the guys ass,because his superiors didnt find this nearly as funny as I did.
Andrew isnt even allowed to go in bars anymore,because I know any phone call I get from him that starts with the phrase,"So I was in a bar...." is not going to put a smile on my face.
Welcome to America

I'm from RI, and i don't consider it a "tough" place to live.. I'm in Providence at least 2-3 nights a week going out, and i'd say at least 2-3 times a month i'll witness a stupid brawl. We had a VIP booth at this new place on Saturday.. I walked away for a minute, came back and all of our drinks were all over the floor because of a fight where someone got shoved into the booth/table.. Happens all the time. So I can relate in that respect..

As far as me personally, i've had my share of scraps, but if you mind your own business you increase your chance greatly of staying out of trouble.. As Bas Ruten would say, the first rule about getting into a fight at a bar, is not getting into a fight at a bar. While there are absolutely a number of guys who go out looking for a fight every night they're out, i normally travel with a large enough group of kids that keeps us out of trouble..

Hope i did not jinx myself.