Wild Boors
May 18, 2009 10:59 AM Subscribe
Have you ever been "That Guy"? That guy who behaves like an ass, bleats like a goat, thumps his chest like a baboon, and irritates everyone around him? I want to know what motivates your ridiculous behavior, and how you can be so oblivious to the withering stares of those around you.
I was at a low key concert this weekend. The crowd was composed of a lot of well behaved, respectful hardcore indie rocker types. Except one guy. Yep. THAT Guy.
An example. He and his friend (little "t" that guy) were drinking too much, releasing balloons that wound up on stage (much to the annoyance of the band), making gross comments about the women around them, thrashing around and bumping into others, and hooting like howler monkeys. The worst of this spectacle was when That Guy decided the quiet fella standing next to me on the balcony had looked at him the wrong way, and began making exaggerated "I'm gonna kick your ass" motions in his direction.
Another example. That Guy has been spotted in herds and droves in my neighborhood. These local specimens range in age from 18-40, and get in a LOT of fights. Sometimes with each other, and sometimes with their girlfriends. Either way, they are too loud, disrespectful of others' property, and way too entitled.
Sometimes one can see That Guy in action with his buddies on the public transit system, yelling, making unfunny jokes, disturbing the commuters' reverie. Often, his idiotic behavior seems bolstered by his friends' reactions. But sometimes, his friends look around with chagrin and apologize with their eyes, as if to say, "We know, we think he's a moron, too".
I am aware that you, That Guy, become much more obnoxious when in your cups, but I do not believe that alcohol is the entire reason for your boorish behavior. Is it contextual? Would you not dare to act this way if you were alone, or with your mother, or at a swanky country club? I want to know what makes you tick. Do you get some kind of thrill out of making the people around you hate you? Do you feel like you're getting away with something? Is this just how you express your masculinity? Are you secretly an insecure little boy inside? Does some kind of bizarre testosterone surge occur when you perform your irritating, often misogynist antics? What planet are you from?
If you are not That Guy, but know a few of 'em, feel free to weigh in.
I was at a low key concert this weekend. The crowd was composed of a lot of well behaved, respectful hardcore indie rocker types. Except one guy. Yep. THAT Guy.
An example. He and his friend (little "t" that guy) were drinking too much, releasing balloons that wound up on stage (much to the annoyance of the band), making gross comments about the women around them, thrashing around and bumping into others, and hooting like howler monkeys. The worst of this spectacle was when That Guy decided the quiet fella standing next to me on the balcony had looked at him the wrong way, and began making exaggerated "I'm gonna kick your ass" motions in his direction.
Another example. That Guy has been spotted in herds and droves in my neighborhood. These local specimens range in age from 18-40, and get in a LOT of fights. Sometimes with each other, and sometimes with their girlfriends. Either way, they are too loud, disrespectful of others' property, and way too entitled.
Sometimes one can see That Guy in action with his buddies on the public transit system, yelling, making unfunny jokes, disturbing the commuters' reverie. Often, his idiotic behavior seems bolstered by his friends' reactions. But sometimes, his friends look around with chagrin and apologize with their eyes, as if to say, "We know, we think he's a moron, too".
I am aware that you, That Guy, become much more obnoxious when in your cups, but I do not believe that alcohol is the entire reason for your boorish behavior. Is it contextual? Would you not dare to act this way if you were alone, or with your mother, or at a swanky country club? I want to know what makes you tick. Do you get some kind of thrill out of making the people around you hate you? Do you feel like you're getting away with something? Is this just how you express your masculinity? Are you secretly an insecure little boy inside? Does some kind of bizarre testosterone surge occur when you perform your irritating, often misogynist antics? What planet are you from?
If you are not That Guy, but know a few of 'em, feel free to weigh in.
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There's your answer, right there.
posted by Rewind at 11:04 AM on May 18, 2009