“That’s a crazy head of hair you’ve got.”
I was just walking along a bike/pedestrian trail here in Madison, and he was a stranger who approached from behind and walked past.
Take the poll...
याची सदस्यत्व घ्या:
टिप्पणी पोस्ट करा (Atom)
पोस्ट्स
७५ टिप्पण्या:
How many votes until you reveal how you responded?
Sexual harassment. It's like he held a door open for you.
I assume you mean like he did NOT exist.
I voted b crazy head.
The answer might be e) “‘head of’ is redundant”
How old was he?
It seems the younger generation can’t keep their mouths shut. They need to critique.
f) ‘Don’t you know who I am?!’
icy stares of disdain rarely work.
Before responding, first look for the Union Label and the rest of his clothes. Then check out his Shoes.Finally, quote a Bob Dylan line or two to see if he understands civilization.
But does Southern hospitality apply in the North Country Far. Just mace him.
Are you crashing picket lines now, Althouse ?
Scab !
NB: Victim blaming applies when a stranger is too cute.
I voted for the quip, since that what i would've said. Of course, usually when stuff like that happens, I'm so surprised/shocked by whatever, that i only think of the quip 2 minutes later.
My mother advised me to treat jibes and insults with silent contempt. But i found a fist in the face - or threat of same - gets better results.
"And a crazier head under it."
I usually assume that people are lonely and reaching out with weird comments. It's a bid for attention. I also do not take myself that seriously. I like to oblige: "Crazy head, too."
I realized that I had two older brothers and I am inured.
More than a half-million
men & women who perform safe,
productive work every day.
The correct answer is always: Safety First.
But not crazy enough to join your union.
I would laugh. Its silliness
Carpenters and Joiners are wimps. I suggest you look for a Teamster.
“You have stolen my future. How dare you!”
“I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles, my mammy”.
Oh wait, Althouse not Trudeau.
Never mind.
"Right back atcha, stud muffin!"
Ann doesn't strike me as the joiner type.
Was he wearing shorts?
"Thanks" is my go to response to out of the blue statements about me from strangers, so I voted for that one even though I actually liked "crazy head" better.
It is entirely possible he knows who you are.
And don't you owe us a selfie for this post?
Depends. Is your head of hair crazy?
Whenever my wife sees me reading Althouse she comments on the hair...
How does the real Althouse response tally with l'esprit d'escalier?
I open carry when I walk or ride alone on our local trails and have a large dog with me, mainly because of mountain lions.
An aside learned in a self-defence class, when a male stranger makes a remark in passing it can a harmless little flirt or simple friendliness, but it can also be a tell. He remarked on your hair, which is very personal; he sexualized your looks as he approached and had a remark at the ready.
IMHO it's no longer a good idea for a woman to isolate herself, especially a well known, nice looking woman such as yourself. It's a sad state of affairs but it is the way things are nowadays.
Pack or pal up, but don't walk in the woods alone.
"I'll be angry at you for more than 50 years like that principal who commented on my skirt"
That carpenter is likely never very far from his dual speed 21 degree pneumatic framing nail gun. So just smile, don't say anything, and walk faster.
"You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words!"
I went with "thanks", but it really depends on the tone of voice he used.
I voted 3 but it could have been 2, depending on your mood.
I know a roofer who refused to enroll in The United Brotherhood of Carpenters. I guess he's just not a joiner.
In my misspent childhood it would have been "Dig that crazy hair. I dig it the most".
I voted, "Thanks".
That's some crazy day you've got going in Madison today. First the construction guys talking about 'pairs O' titties', then union thug talkin' bout that crazy hair. Clearly you inspire the working man in Madison.
I guess my question is: what did your hair look like Ann? Should objective evidence be considered? Only then can I hazard a guess as to your response.
When out walking/running on lonely nature trails, I routinely voice a friendly greeting as I pass strangers. I'm a big guy who can seem threatening w/o doing anything, so I'm trying to send out a signal that I'm just a normal, well-intentioned dude out for a walk. If I come up behind folks and haven't made some noise to draw their attention to my presence, I expect that it would seem stalker-ish. I don't ever remark on a woman's appearance, but will occasionally risk an old-fashioned "Ladies" passing a group of women walking. It makes me sad to think that we are losing the ability to address and acknowledge the mere presence of another person.
I do agree that your fella was skirting the flirty/friendly edge, though. My guess is if he were ill-intentioned, a silent stare would indicate a woman who would freeze and not scream and fight. A person who responded shows an inclination toward action, and a smart, sassy reply indicates awareness, action and at least a little fight. Pair-up or carry.
I think he got a look at your tookus and wanted to join you!
Am I missing something? Why does it matter what he was wearing?
If he was wearing a suit? Zuckerberg gray t-shirt style? Shorts? Would Althouse react differently?
You know what they say, “everybody wants to see the blonde turn around."
I think he recognized you and was giving you compliment. Being a great blogger who often has a nice turn of phrasI think he probably expected a response in kind. Will be interested in knowing what you said.
I've always thought you have cool hair. A DuckDuckGo search on you brings up lots of nice images.
I'd say thanks, while thinking ... 'go to hell, union thug.'
Sounds more like an IBEW comment to me.
Why is he a “thug”, what has a tradesman who belongs to a union ever done to you?
You know, at least Fen had the good sense to leave when he was banned. He didn't keep sneaking back under new names.
Your hair may be crazy. You may even admit your hair is crazy. But for him to call it 'crazy' requires that he be fired from Fox News forthwith.
"Thanks" is probably the best answer, but that may just encourage him.
You do know that he was trying to pick you up, don't you?
If someone said it to me, I’d know they were delusional.
Do i Have to be the 1st, to call RACISIM! on using the T word?
It's pretty windy today. I can see how longish hair could go crazy.
Why is he a “thug”, what has a tradesman who belongs to a union ever done to you?
You know, at least Fen had the good sense to leave when he was banned. He didn't keep sneaking back under new names.
Her names may change but her game remains the same.
"Bless your heart!"
"It’s almost as if he being a union member made him more scary to Althouse,”
It’s almost as if you cannot detect subtle humor, and what is probably a little barb aimed at the more right wing of the commentariat. I used to resent unions because they expected me to buy shitty cars out of “patriotic duty” when UAW workers made three times what I made, but I think that those days are over.
Here's video of Ann's response.
I used to resent unions because they expected me to buy shitty cars out of “patriotic duty” when UAW workers made three times what I made
Union Members, Not Minimum-Wage Earners, Benefit When the MinimumWage Rises
without your hijab, you were asking for it, infidel!
at least no acid in the face (this time)
"I'll be angry at you for more than 50 years like that principal who commented on my skirt"
Do I believe that Althouse quite seriously remains angry with the principal over the skirt comment (if that's what she wrote; I vaguely recall this being blogged about)? no, of course not, but this was amusing. I believe that 'crazy' is used by the kids as a compliment in some circumstances but I can't keep up so who knows?
Un manifestant fait signe à un policier de baisser son LBD40, le policier lui assène un coup de poing dans la bouche, a demonstrator gestured to a cop to lower his LBD40 [a non-lethal riot control gun, somehow]; the cop punched him in his mouth with his fist.
From the text accompanying the YouTube video of the amusing climate demo interaction. I had thought the climate activist actually touched the gun but re-watching I'm forced to admit that their description seems accurate.
The riot control police in Paris don't operate according to US television/film standards.
Another negative incident with a Union member. I seem to recall several years back at some lefty protest against Scott Walker in Madison, Althouse and Meade went to observe the protest, and Althouse was physically assaulted by a man wearing a union shirt, which prompted her to call for police. I believe Meade had recorded the whole thing. I could be misremembering what the guy was wearing too.
Also, do we have any guarantee that Althouse actually reacted in one of the manners listed in her poll?
An oblique remark deserves a fleeting smile and an almost imperceptible head nod as you walk by and away. Carpenters are generally well behaved. Jesus was a carpenter It might just have been meant as a friendly comment, but he might have been a serial murderer who wore a carpenter union t-shirt in order to lure his victims into a fall sense of security. Life is so much easier when you're a guy.
Jesus was a carpenter and loved the hooker with a heart of gold
Harsh Pencil said...Was he wearing shorts?
--
Was he bald?
I'd have asked "Why do you say that." It then I'm a guy and not worried about being raped on a bike trail.
I voted cray-cray.
Narr
Do let us know
That video at 3:47 is hysterical.
How about g) "Crazy in the head, crazy in the bed!"
Optionally followed by either
h)"But you'll never know!"
Or
i)"Twenty dollars, I'll make you holler!"
How fast were you walking, and how fast was he walking? Were you really walking or were you just thinking about walking?
Depending on his age he may have meant that it is quite impressive.
टिप्पणी पोस्ट करा