This morning, on my way to work, I had something happen to me that I have never experienced before - I had a strange man full on grab my butt!
Truthfully, I have to admit, it is something that I never thought would happen to me. I also always thought that I would react by grabbing and smacking a guy like that senseless. Well, I am here to tell you, the shock was so huge that I was incredulous and left speachless except to stop and say very sternly - "Don't grab my butt!"
Yes, I have reported it to the police but we all know nothing will happen from that other than they will have a record of the occurrence. Luckily I am not traumatized, just shocked and feeling slightly violated.
All I can say is LOOK OUT to the next guy that tries this. Miss Michelle is no longer going to be shocked by this behaviour, just very, very mad!
Any similar experiences people wish to share? Thoughts on what you would do?
OMG! My morning walk to work...
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 10:40 AM
I'd laugh and scream... oh come on you pervert... is that all you've got?? you can do better than that! You call that a free butt grab? And, then if he's close enough, smack the crap out of him.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 10:44 AM
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 10:46 AM
Actually they would have to be on shore in Vancouver... 
The worst part, it was less than a block from my home...
The worst part, it was less than a block from my home...
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 10:48 AM
OMG, I guess some butts are just difficult to resist.
Love it - what style/I'd laugh and scream... oh come on you pervert... is that all you've got?? you can do better than that! You call that a free butt grab? And, then if he's close enough, smack the crap out of him.
What would Patton do...? 
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 10:57 AM
Taking "being a good neighbor" a bit to far?Actually they would have to be on shore in Vancouver...
I had a co-worker who had this happen to her at a bar. She spun around and full grabbed the guy's crotch. I don't think I've ever seen a guy leave so fast before with a face so red.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 11:53 AM
This was probably a member of the Pacific Northwest Bottom Profilers club. When his sonar broke down, he had to get his profile fix on the surface, you just were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 12:34 PM
Not saying that this was ok but....
Well, get it while you can enjoy it cause in a few years no one will want to come near it!!
That's where I am now!
Well, get it while you can enjoy it cause in a few years no one will want to come near it!!
That's where I am now!
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 12:36 PM
Even if I were never to be touched again, I think I will have to take a pass on this kind of "attention"...
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:16 PM
C'mon Babs... tell the truth, then you'd grab HIM right back!!!I'd laugh and scream... oh come on you pervert... is that all you've got?? you can do better than that! You call that a free butt grab?
Michelle, if you happen to know this individual's name I think there are about a dozen Grenada-bound SD-ers who would like to kick the livin' @$%*)!&!!## out of him just for temporarily dampening your spirits before our adventure.
On a side note, I would like to apologize for the unwelcome and grotesque behavior of this PIG... it's guys like this that make me embarassed to be a man sometimes. Sorry it happened darlin'.
Edited by Neptuner, 24 August 2005 - 01:27 PM.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:16 PM
Don't blame ya!! I've just watched too many sexual harassment videos that I've started cheering for the villian!
I wouldn't want that type of attention either!
I wouldn't want that type of attention either!
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:19 PM
Sorry, but I don't think that is funny in any respect. This was a sexual assault.Not saying that this was ok but....
Well, get it while you can enjoy it cause in a few years no one will want to come near it!!
That's where I am now!
And yes, this has happened to me a few times. I remember it happening on a crowded A train from Columbus Circle to 125th St. in NYC. Also, at the pool in the Y while doing laps. Invading my personal space is nothing to joke about. MHO.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:34 PM
Which is exactly why I reported it to the police.This was a sexual assault.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:38 PM
Yes, ladies - you are correct. I apologize for my crack at humor above.
It is indeed a sexual assault, and totally unacceptable. Glad it wasn't worse. Too often is is.
Turning to grab his scrotum may not be a good idea, either. Could backfire. Pepper spray perhaps, if in an area safe to use it...?
It is indeed a sexual assault, and totally unacceptable. Glad it wasn't worse. Too often is is.
Turning to grab his scrotum may not be a good idea, either. Could backfire. Pepper spray perhaps, if in an area safe to use it...?
What would Patton do...?
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset. Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 24 August 2005 - 01:56 PM
No apology required on my part Don! I knew that you were joking and simply trying to keep the thread light!
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