RANT: I wanted to punch his face.

I was jogging with a friend today (and before I go any further, you have to understand that I NEVER jog in public, always stay inside on the treadmill, so this was a big step for me). So we were jogging back and we live on a fairly busy street, there's this guy with two girls walking in front of us, as we pass them by we hear the guy sarcastically say, "well THAT'S very attractive."
Totally just pissed me off, I mean how rude do you have to be? I legit wanted to go back and punch his face.
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  • jeyko
    jeyko Posts: 368 Member
    As the saying goes "some people deserve a high 5, in the face, with a chair", that guy is one of them!
  • sydnisd183
    sydnisd183 Posts: 247 Member
    Wow. I just sat here with my jaw dropped for a few. Sorry you had to hear that. I go running 3-4 times a week at a popular park here in Houston, and i'm sure my booty ain't no spectacular show but I always wear headphones so I don't hear any comments. What a jerky thing for him to say.
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    That's digusting!! Unfortunately in my experience that sort of thing is all too common. I think its why I get so riled up when people claim that people never dare say anything rude to to/about overweight people. I have a list of events like that as long as my arm, people can be *kitten*!!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    You should have turned around and thanked him for showing others just how ignorant one *kitten* can be....What an *kitten*.
  • futuremalestripper
    futuremalestripper Posts: 467 Member
    Maybe he is old fashioned and was offended that you weren't in a kitchen somewhere barefoot and pregnant?

    You silly new-age girls with your hopes, dreams, and self-confidence.
    You're making it difficult for a**holes to manipulate you.
  • histora
    histora Posts: 287 Member
    Just keep going back, and everytime you see him, smile. Make it a creepy smile, or a psycho smile, or a sweet smile, or whatever you feel like...or maybe do a couple of each.

    People being healthy and happy deserve more of the sidewalk than that ****. :)
  • tenunderfour
    tenunderfour Posts: 429 Member
    you should have punched him. What an *kitten*.
  • jenkidney
    jenkidney Posts: 149 Member
    I would have made a smartass comment back to him. lol
  • Just dress up like a zombie and chase after him with a bloody knife, see how far he can run, then blame it on bath salts. :laugh:
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Where can I find him? I'll do it for you.
  • SV17GT
    SV17GT Posts: 16 Member
    Now that is ahate crime to me. put him in a cell for awhile to think about how stupid he is.
  • jammet80
    jammet80 Posts: 96 Member
    Scew em. Wear headphones.
  • TiffanyWasmer
    TiffanyWasmer Posts: 190 Member
    Ugh. What a TOOL...seriously, he probably has little weenie syndrome or something! I hate running/walking outside in busy areas, but you need to keep going back! :flowerforyou:
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Just dress up like a zombie and chase after him with a bloody knife, see how far he can run, then blame it on bath salts. :laugh:

    Lol I bet you could outrun that @ss hat any day.
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    I'd be very tempted to retort something like, "I'm working hard to get rid of my extra weight, but I'm terribly afraid you're stuck with your stupidity!"
  • LoFoSho100
    LoFoSho100 Posts: 66 Member
    Agree: Wear headphones... or keep your middle fingers ready. :-P What a d-bag.
  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    headphones and earplugs....2 necessities of life haha
  • jogglesngoggles
    jogglesngoggles Posts: 362 Member
    my motto: if you didn't say it to my face it isn't about me. Unfortunately you just have to ignore jerks like that. Sorry you had to hear that...but as you said in your post...YOU PASSED HIM!!! be proud of yourself!!
  • fluffysexyme
    fluffysexyme Posts: 104 Member
    You should have said " I know RIGHT!" Smacked your *kitten* and kept on running... idiots...
  • Kitten2629
    Kitten2629 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I would have smiled and sweetly turned back and responded with, "wow what a wonderful role model for children! I feel sorry for yous." Keep going girl.. Who gives to cents what this man said.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    if it happens again just repeat:
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  • runs4zen
    runs4zen Posts: 769 Member
    The good news? You're getting into great shape and you're a good, kind person. The bad news, he'll probably always remain a total *kitten*. So, you "win"! And yes, he deserved a snap upside the head. Glad you didn't give it to him though!
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    How do you know he was talking about you?
  • jgthomas78
    jgthomas78 Posts: 81
    I like to say "You can fix fat, but you can't fix stupid"
  • Mceastes
    Mceastes Posts: 303 Member
    Don't let an *kitten* stop you from running outdoors, girl. Don't give him that much power. Just keep doing your thing! Most people are really supportive and are probably thinking, "Damn, she's reminding me that I need to start working out too!"
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    People who act out are really crying out for help.
    Just pity them, and keep to your goals.
  • saragato
    saragato Posts: 1,154
    I've had people in supermarkets make comments about me, it's not hard to make a joke out of someone who's big (myself) and someone who isn't their idea of a perfect body doing something as active as jogging. If people want to be jerks, they'll find a way to be.

    Though to be myself, if I had gotten that comment I would've shot back "I know right? You've really let yourself go, man." and gone on my merry way. It would've hurt, but I would've spat his own stupid back in his face and put distance between us before his Dial-Up brain could say anything else.

    The worst insult I've ever gotten I'd have to say was the lovely person who, while I exited my vehicle in a parking lot, stayed inside his car next to mine and proceeded to make insults about my weight, my supposed sexuality (I get mistaken for a lesbian because apparently I fit some stereotyping) and my body in general. That's just the biggest display of a neutered man I've ever witnessed. I was mad he insulted me and I was mad he did it within the safety of his car.
  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
    You should have said " I know RIGHT!" Smacked your *kitten* and kept on running... idiots...

    haha, I LOVE this.

    &aside from that DB, I totally did have fun jogging outside with a friend, i'm gonna try and make this a twice a week thing!
  • NCTravellingGirl
    NCTravellingGirl Posts: 717 Member
    I definitely understand! I actually had someone "Oink" at me once when I was out walking, and another time, at my old gym, these guys got behind me on the elliptical and started "mooing" I was a lot bigger in those days so I had no confidence. Now if it happened, I'd chase them down. I may still be fat BUT I'm losing weight and you're just as dumb today as you were last week... good luck fixing that! You keep going, girl!
  • i_am_losing_it
    i_am_losing_it Posts: 310 Member
    I read this and was quite disgusted, then I took a look at your picture, profile and goals. I think he was talking about something else, seriously there is no possible way he could have been referring to you. Perhaps they were discussing a prior event or conversation with someone. You are not in any way un-attractive, so put that out of your mind :happy: