Who Would You Punch?
I’m not a violent person by any means. I’ve never been in a fight. Never punched anyone… ever. I’ve never been punched, or even pushed really. There is, however, a “type” of person that I would punch in a heartbeat if I morally could.
I’m not even talking about a specific person, but you know those guys that are freaking out, yelling and acting like idiots on those late night car commercials? The volume of their voice, the jumping around, the flashing neon. I want to punch it all.The other night there was some local dealer commercial on and it was literally ten minutes long. This fellah on here was yelling and screaming at me the whole time, but I couldn’t change the channel. All I could think about was going to that dealership and punching him is his loud, annoying teeth. I’m sure he’s a decent guy, and I’m sure when he’s not screaming about low interest rates we could have a great conversation, but he just… won’t… stop… yelling.
Now, I am not advocating punching anyone. I’m really not. Seriously. Don’t punch people. It’s not nice. But, what type of person would you punch if you could just once?
** Now before anyone jumps all over me saying that punching people, or even thinking about it is awful, let me tell you this. No kidding. I know that. But I also know that every one of you has thought about it. That is all. **
I would punch probably everyone in my school -.-
Especially the kids in my grade. They’re immature, and think that doing bad things is cool. Cursing, doing drugs, sleeping around at 14, being perverted. Just plain annoying they are. But I’m guessing I should be praying for them, instead of dreaming of punching them.
Do we have to pick just one? Seriously, I know exactly what you mean. All of us have those “types” who just plain annoy the heck out of us for whatever reason. Here’s my “short list”:
1. Referees who purposefully make bad calls at kids’ hockey games (and the parents who cheer them on).
2. The parents of these kids who are the blatant rule breakers and teach them that “all’s fair in love and hockey.”
3. People who make commercials about any “male enhancement” product and tout it on prime time (read kids still watching) TV.
4. Anyone who spends more than 30 seconds observing nature and determines that there is no God.
I could list many more, but I promised to make this my “short list.”
Beth
I totally saw those commercials last weekend and my friends said, “Yeah, we have really bad car commercials in Nashville.” I said, “tru dat.”
I would punch the rude workers at Starbucks. I’m like, “Don’t you have access to all the caffeine on Earth? Drink some and be kind.”
I’ve never been a “violent person” either. The only two fights I was ever in was when I was a kid. The first I was defending my younger brother when two older kids were making fun of him and started a fight with him. Thanks WWE, WWF back then, the DDT really does work when utilized properly!
And the second was when I threw a kid off his bike as he and I had exchanged some words and he proceeded to try and run me over. In both cases I didn’t like the kids so I didn’t lose any sleep over it.
I wouldn’t say that there’s anyone in particular that I’d like to punch just out of anger or being annoyed with them. There are plenty of people out there in the world though that I’d like to just flat out knock some sense into them just out of love. Does that count?
I would have to say those guys that are always telling you the stories about themselves and all the things they’ve done to people in all the fights they’ve been in.
Somehow im always the person that gets stuck listening to those stories. I really couldnt give a crap who’s done what.
Seeing as how I’m a faithful military wife married to a faithful military husband who is proudly serving in Iraq, I’d like to punch all the other wives who are cheating on their husbands (and vice versa) & telling people it’s OK. On what planet is it OK for any spouse to cheat on the other one whether they are in this country or 7,000 miles away?
I would punch the “preacher” I heard on campus a few weeks ago. Someone asked him, “What about when Jesus says ‘Judge not lest you be judged?” And he replied: “You’re taking it out of context. It doesn’t apply to people who are already Christians. Jesus is only talking to hypocrites. My eyes have been open to my sin, I’m not longer blind to it, so that verse doesn’t apply to me. Christians are allowed to judge because the Bible says they’ll be a judgment day.”
Yeah. I’d punch him.
I have to ask Lindsey why she’d punch the preacher for saying what is right? Scripture clearly states that we are to hold other Christians accountable and to judge them according to scripture. There are specific processes outlined for doing just that in the New Testament (look up church discipline). Doing our best to hold fellow believers accountable is difficult at best and sometimes heart and gut wrenching, but necessary in order to protect the church.
Beth
In this one time punching, can we punch them and then repeat until our hearts are content or is it just one lick period?
I wouldn’t punch. I’d hadouken. Much more effective.
I probably get irritated enough at inexcusable ignorance and the rude disposition it often yields, and also kids who talk in church (especially during intense and/or quiet moments of worship), to give them a good, firm hadouken.
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PD.
One time shot.
Isn’t it weird to think about? There’s something a little uncomfortably neat about it.
Hmmm… I’d have to say overly negative people. I was spending time with a group of friends a few weeks ago and one of the guys there just couldn’t say anything nice about anyone. I came really close to hitting him.
the parents who have no interest in intervening when their kids are wreaking havoc with mine (or others) kids at the local playground, etc.
seriously, when i watch the majority of these parents, it’s no wonder how many kids end up so screwed up in their teenage years!!
and if it weren’t for the fact that most of these parents are moms (where are the dads, for crying out loud?!), i would have possibly already punched one!! : )
wow….did i just go on a rant there?!?
One time shot. I’m talking Haymaker! It’s gotta be George W. right?
TYPE of person…. not specific person…. I don’t want that kind of drama on here… ha
“type of person,” huh? Is Joel Olsteen a type of person? What about Hitlery Rotten Clinton? Is she a type of person? What about those young worship leaders with diesel jeans, an express shirt, a goatee, retro-style glasses, a taylor 714-ce, a mac g5, and steve madden shoes? Is that a type of person? what about people who refuse to listen to “secular music?” Or what about people who actually watch reality tv? Is that a type of person? What about the people at crocknews who won’t give Ron Paul a chance? Are they a type of people? If so, I would have a sore fist. Issues? I’ve got subscriptions….
“I’m not even talking about a specific person, but you know those guys that are freaking out, yelling and acting like idiots on those late night car commercials? The volume of their voice, the jumping around, the flashing neon.”
Are you sure you weren’t watching a televangelist or some other pastor on tv?
Sorry,
Didn’t mean to name names. Well yeah I did. But sorry any way.
Eric, Love your post!
Solid.
Hi Beth–
I should explain the context more. This wasn’t a pastor telling Christians to hold one another accountable. I certainly agree with that–if I didn’t have wonderful Christian friends to point out when I am slipping up, I would be much worse off. I would still say, though, that Christians need to be careful not to judge one another and to be sure we treat each other with mercy and understanding.
This man was yelling (literally) at a group of non-believers whom he did not know, telling them what sins they were guilty of and that God hated them until they repented. He showed them no patience, love, mercy or gentleness.
That was the problem I had.
I would also punch people who only talk to people when there’s no other choice, then when their actual friend comes along, they just ignore/leave the original person.
Ah this is turning into a venting fest for me. Haha.
Swing away randy, swing away…
I would consider punching the rude, disturbed, overally exaggerated, and overall angry employees at fastfood restaurants, starbucks, especially Walmart, and etc. I mean if your not going to smile or be of assisstance than don’t apply for a job in the first place. Please notice the key words “consider punching”, I would never actually punch them.I would just attempt to forget about that specific persons rudeness and pray that God fill them with his joy and love. Read John 13:34 guys, you’ll be blessed. Luv!
Almost any Christian who slaps a fish on their bumper and drives like an arsehole.
the only people that really “get my craw” are those smokers that insist on flicking their butts out the window of their car.
sometimes, i want to punch ‘em out. but most times, i wish i had a large bucket of butts to dump back into their window.