There I am, minding my own business getting a bite to eat on the way home, when some oik decides to start throwing his weight around! So, I walk away from the place, being non-confrontational, and he follows me down the road shouting all kinds of abuse. The guy was obviously just spoiling for a fight, because he then takes a swing at me as I’m about to jump in the taxi! I might be sensible enough to walk away from the abuse, but I’m not stupid, so I defended myself! Thankfully a copper saw it all and didn’t even stop me from getting in my taxi. In fact, he actually gave me the nod and a wink as the taxi driver drove away! :w00t:
I can’t understand why I attract the abuse?!?!? It just seems like people want to have a pop at me while I’m out having a drink! Why is it always me that gets singled out? I can’t stand fighting at the best of times, but swinging a right hook whilst trying to hold food in my left hand is just ridiculous! Anyway, it was an act of self defence so I can sleep soundly.
Just like the guy on the floor!
I just think that these northerners are spoiling for a beating! I can’t wait to come back to London, where life is less complicated!
Got a similar vibe leaving work last night in Soho (and no - I’m not a rent-boy!) - the pubs were rammed and everyone was letting off steam after their weeks work - the combination of alcohol and a weeks pent up stress makes things a bit edgy - I was just trying to avoid trouble/eye contact as the various drunks staggered towards me on the pavement (I was knackered after a shitty couple of days at work and I don’t fancy fighting someone while togged up in my bike gear - I don’t wanna get my alpinestars jacket scuffed for f*cks sake!). If anything did occur my plan was to shove my (over-sized) roof helmet which I was carrying into their face as hard as I could!
Im a northerner as well! I’m just up here visiting family. Can’t wait to get back to London. At least down there I don’t go out drinking as much! :PAlso, it’s usually the women who end up scrapping in the street!
I find avoiding eye contact with the drunks is key, also trying to not bump into them even if they are struggling to walk or stand straight. Also if you are not alone helps as most drunks are looking for easy targets.
TBH its probably the biggest reason i dont go clubbing anymore I dont even like it for xmas, tends to only beneficial or fun when im am single.
I agree! But what I did was self defence. As I said above, I can’t stand fighting! In fact, that was the reason for the post. I couldn’t understand why the bloke was so insistant on starting trouble, and was a bit p***ed off that he nearly ruined a good night out!
If you knew me, you would understand. But you don’t, so you lable me.
I’m sure others on this site will back me up in saying that I’m actually a big softy… :rolleyes:
As I said above, I can’t stand fighting! In fact, that was the reason for the post. I couldn’t understand why the bloke was so insistant on starting trouble, and was a bit p***ed off that he nearly ruined a good night out!
