Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post

4X4 · 08-11-2008, 01:41 AM

Does the tire iron in the back of my truck count?

Seriously, my little cousin has an affinity for weapons as well. He seems to think it's cool. I've often thought that maybe a swift punch in the face would prove that a weapon doesn't help when you're lying on the ground. But I like the kid. I don't like everything about him, but he's a good kid.

I remember the pressures that surrounded me in high school. I got into a bunch of fights and the ones I lost were often followed up by a decision to bear arms. I ended up a bit too lazy to actually pick up my giant jack knife and put it in my pocket. Prolly a good thing.

Your cousin is probably telling you this with hopes of approval. Don't diss him too badly, but guide him away from it. Telling him he's a moron will only make him think that you're dated and stupid. Telling him that real men don't need to fight, let alone stab or shoot people will make him listen a tiny bit. Telling him that there are times and places where you need to defend yourself or someone else, but that a real man has his weapons attached to his wrists will make him listen.
Give him the goods. Tell him that he wont win every fight, but that he will never be "that guy" that pulled out a knife and ended up in jail with some real sh1t to think about if he sticks to fists. And also, some martial arts training is a great way to kill time, stay fit and (hey!) learn how to disarm (or defend himself from) a dirty SOB that brings a g'd knife to school.

08-11-2008, 01:41 AM	#2
4X4 One of the Nine Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	Does the tire iron in the back of my truck count? Seriously, my little cousin has an affinity for weapons as well. He seems to think it's cool. I've often thought that maybe a swift punch in the face would prove that a weapon doesn't help when you're lying on the ground. But I like the kid. I don't like everything about him, but he's a good kid. I remember the pressures that surrounded me in high school. I got into a bunch of fights and the ones I lost were often followed up by a decision to bear arms. I ended up a bit too lazy to actually pick up my giant jack knife and put it in my pocket. Prolly a good thing. Your cousin is probably telling you this with hopes of approval. Don't diss him too badly, but guide him away from it. Telling him he's a moron will only make him think that you're dated and stupid. Telling him that real men don't need to fight, let alone stab or shoot people will make him listen a tiny bit. Telling him that there are times and places where you need to defend yourself or someone else, but that a real man has his weapons attached to his wrists will make him listen. Give him the goods. Tell him that he wont win every fight, but that he will never be "that guy" that pulled out a knife and ended up in jail with some real sh1t to think about if he sticks to fists. And also, some martial arts training is a great way to kill time, stay fit and (hey!) learn how to disarm (or defend himself from) a dirty SOB that brings a g'd knife to school.