[acidrain30005]

So in my gym class there's this senior who thinks he's such a badass because he likes to give me and my friend a bunch of shit. He'll "accidentally" throw balls at us and stuff like that. He's a real badass. I talked to my mom about it and she said she wouldn't care if I got suspended for fighting as long as it's in defense. I might fight this kid, I just don't wanna risk getting my ass kicked. He's my size, but 3-4 years older. What do you guys think I should do?

[kevo]

Be the bigger man and ignore him.

[acidrain30005]

I've been doing that for about two weeks now, and it's not that easy to do when he's throwing shit at me and my friend. I don't really believe in resolving things with violence, but if he thinks he's so tough he should put his money where his mouth is. If he didn't instigate me to hit him, I wouldn't do it. Thanks for responding.

[AugustWest]

This is not a recomendation but I know that if you attack him after he throws something at you, your going to get suspended for a long time. Just defend yourself loudly and verbaly. Insults work great in crowds like gym class. I have taken a couple of trips to liverpool to watch games at anfield (yeah I am a huge soccer fan, do your laughing) but drunk brits give you shit all the time. Stand your ground but don't ever take the first swing. That's not defending yourself anymore. Say something like

"what the hells your problem man, I'm sorry the best part of you dribbled down your old mans leg, but you need get over the fact that no one likes or cares about you and stop being such an ass to everyone."

If he is tough he'll have a go at you, and you've made enough of a scene that a teacher won't be far away. so he'll get suspended. and you've made him look like a fool in front of his friends.

[lostsailor8782]

I am no promoter of violence ... but if you do have to fight in self defense ... keep this in mind, never swing for the face first, you will probably miss or just piss somebody off, hit him in the stomach and he will be thru ... why you think boxers work on taking body blows more than anything ... just be cool and let him be the ass, but if you have to defend yourself do it right

[amyjared]

I often stray from giving advice on such matters, but I'll make an exception:

Ignore him. He wants you to get mad and if you do, he's playing you like a puppet and you're his bitch. If you ignore him, it will just piss him off and this is your goal anyway. He is fucking with you because it's fun for him and it won't be if you don't give him the response he's seeking. Here are two quotes that often get me through:

"A wise man wouldn't insult me, and a fool can't"

"I have no use for your abuse, you may have it back"

[ker1227]

if you punch him in the face make sure all the girls are watching

[bodiddley]

Better yet, if the girls are watching/present, then De-Pants the fucker right in front of them.

[gratephulphish123]

"what the hells your problem man, I'm sorry the best part of you dribbled down your old mans leg, but you need get over the fact that no one likes or cares about you and stop being such an ass to everyone."

gruesome, thats a great insult. not a big fan of violence confrontation or that whole bag, but if need be, remember that quote.



never forget the importance of a montage where you train and lift weights and banal shit like that, getting strong might be a key element to fighting but i would never know

[Stagger Lee]

just catch the balls that he throws at you

i wouldnt fight him over it, but maybe find alternative ways to piss him off, ways that he has no control over

[Hajimemashite!!!]

pee in his cereal

[dre]

So in my gym class there's this senior who thinks he's such a badass because he likes to give me and my friend a bunch of shit. He'll "accidentally" throw balls at us and stuff like that. He's a real badass. I talked to my mom about it and she said she wouldn't care if I got suspended for fighting as long as it's in defense. I might fight this kid, I just don't wanna risk getting my ass kicked. He's my size, but 3-4 years older. What do you guys think I should do?

It's a tough call nowadays with guns and all that garbage. If you beat up an older kid he's gonna want some serious revenge. If he throws a ball at you tho I would chuck it right back at him. Maybe talk to your friends about having eachothers backs if it comes down to it. Keeping it a defensive thing is good but if you guys fight you are most likely both getting suspended regardless of who started it. I got in several fights in highschool and there are no easy answers..some guys I beat up ended up apologizing for acting retarded and some wanted revenge.

[Shaggy]

I wouldn't bother getting into a fight. Been there done that, we've all been young. But fighting really doesn't pay, it's for losers.

I'd say laugh and look the other way, but maybe don't even laugh because it might make things worse. Unless he jumps you when your back is turned prove you've got a bit more class by not going down that route.

Just keep it cool and let it blow over.

[IamDocWatson]

play a smokin jack straw for him and he will want to be your friend

[ker1227]

have you seen the dog/eclair scene from van wilder?
Problem solved