I was watching the Facebook comments yesterday. Some men who claim not all men, are probably the men to worry about. I freaked people out a couple years ago when I said I felt safer with tattooed bikers than men in suits at a bar. The whining was too loud. It was so funny.
In the comments on the original post, I told the story of how a creep followed me around downtown Vancouver in full daylight many years ago, and how I was assessing all the businessmen on the street, looking for someone that would respond quickly if I was attacked. I saw no one I could rely on. I was wishing for bikers.
I think we feel safer around bikers because they're easy to read. They're not hiding their aggressive nature behind nice tailoring. They're honest about who they are. Like bears.
My circle of friends is almost exclusively tattooed biker dudes. While there are a lot of bikers out there you probably don't want to be around, I find that, more often than not, they're some of the most genuine and generous people.
Your post is so heartwarming. We have this couple friend and he's a big burly guy with tattoos all over. He looks like he'd rip your face off. Before I got to know them I was a bit scared of him. I couldn't have been more wrong. He is the sweetest softie that would do anything for you if he's your friend.
LOL. I think I’d be a little worried about men in bear suits at a bar. Maybe that will be the next thing they try. Wearing bear suits to convince women that they are safe. Who knows with some of these men.
I might start to worry that the furries would be taken over by incels in bear suits. But then they'd self own and the furries would take them out. I'd pay to watch that actually.
Bikers, or metal heads, or goths - the people that we're all told are scary people but who are just being true to themselves. Men in suits are the scariest.
Tattooed bikers are far more upfront and honest about who they are than men in suits. I have learned this too. All too often, not often of often enough, a suit is a disguise.
My son worked at Kings Canyon in California, and they had black bears come up on the property multiple times. He had one just walk into the kitchen where he was working. All that my son had to do was nudge the bear out the door, and it went - complaining all the way, but the bear did what it was told. (My son is very good with animals, so he handled the bear with care, talking to him and keeping him calm.) My son has always told me that black bears, especially, are just looking for food and they won't bother you if you don't bother them. They can even be friendly if they're used to being around humans. Which is not to say you should approach them. Give them their space, and they will give you yours. Unfortunately, this is not true when it comes to the incels who are so offended by all of this. We've had multiple news stories lately about guys punching women who turned them down. It's ridiculous.
This was part of my response. We live in the woods and there is a bear on property. They have never been an issue. People have. We are armed... and it's not because of the bear.
So I don't blame women. I too would pick the bear.
I live in Central Oregon where there are no bears but we have plenty of cougars. I'd rather meet a rabid mother cougar protecting her newly whelped kits than meet a single incel freak.
The un*bear*ably predictable comments from incels prove your point. The only 'woods' they understand are the ones that grow in their hand. While in their mother's basement.
Okay, I've heard "Meal Team Six" before (probably from you) but "Waffle SS" was new to me. You owe me a new keyboard--this one was damaged by my coffee spit-take.
Hilarious, especially the use of the dude's own image.
Around this time 14 years ago, a black bear was spotted in our neighborhood (not by me personally, but it was reported on by several local news media outlets). I live in a city about 35 miles outside of a major metropolitan area, surrounded by homes, not on a farm. There were no reports of anyone being attacked, mauled or killed by this bear. Can't say the same for no women being attacked or killed by a man.
My comment originally was, “I’ve spent most of my life either in the forests or on the ocean, I would certainly prefer running into a bear than a strange man in the woods. With the bear I understand its motivations and how to deal with it. With that man I have NO idea what’s going on in its brain, what it’s going to do or how to deal with it. But then I carry my 302 if I run into a dangerous situation. 65 years and I haven’t had to shoot a bear yet!”
I came across it on Quora, of all places. I live right over the county line from the place in the continental US that is reputed to have the highest bear density in the continental US--Bergen County, New Jersey. All I can say is, I have walked around a corner on my way to work and nearly run into a bear, and had one on my porch, and had one in my yard more than once, and never felt in any particular danger--mostly because I don't do anything stupid around carnivores. Sadly, the 'don't do anything stupid" rule doesn't always work with men.
I can't say for sure that they do, but it really wouldn't surprise me. Google "Bear downtown New Jersey" and see how many hits you get--including videos.
I was watching the Facebook comments yesterday. Some men who claim not all men, are probably the men to worry about. I freaked people out a couple years ago when I said I felt safer with tattooed bikers than men in suits at a bar. The whining was too loud. It was so funny.
In the comments on the original post, I told the story of how a creep followed me around downtown Vancouver in full daylight many years ago, and how I was assessing all the businessmen on the street, looking for someone that would respond quickly if I was attacked. I saw no one I could rely on. I was wishing for bikers.
I think we feel safer around bikers because they're easy to read. They're not hiding their aggressive nature behind nice tailoring. They're honest about who they are. Like bears.
My circle of friends is almost exclusively tattooed biker dudes. While there are a lot of bikers out there you probably don't want to be around, I find that, more often than not, they're some of the most genuine and generous people.
Your post is so heartwarming. We have this couple friend and he's a big burly guy with tattoos all over. He looks like he'd rip your face off. Before I got to know them I was a bit scared of him. I couldn't have been more wrong. He is the sweetest softie that would do anything for you if he's your friend.
I first read this as feeling safer than men in bear suits in a bar.
LOL. I think I’d be a little worried about men in bear suits at a bar. Maybe that will be the next thing they try. Wearing bear suits to convince women that they are safe. Who knows with some of these men.
Men in bear suits are probably furries and well versed on consent. I'd take them over the business suits.
I might start to worry that the furries would be taken over by incels in bear suits. But then they'd self own and the furries would take them out. I'd pay to watch that actually.
Bikers, or metal heads, or goths - the people that we're all told are scary people but who are just being true to themselves. Men in suits are the scariest.
I prefer a herd of Goths to one single man in a suit - especially a really expensive suit.
Tattooed bikers are far more upfront and honest about who they are than men in suits. I have learned this too. All too often, not often of often enough, a suit is a disguise.
I would feel much safer with bikers too
My son worked at Kings Canyon in California, and they had black bears come up on the property multiple times. He had one just walk into the kitchen where he was working. All that my son had to do was nudge the bear out the door, and it went - complaining all the way, but the bear did what it was told. (My son is very good with animals, so he handled the bear with care, talking to him and keeping him calm.) My son has always told me that black bears, especially, are just looking for food and they won't bother you if you don't bother them. They can even be friendly if they're used to being around humans. Which is not to say you should approach them. Give them their space, and they will give you yours. Unfortunately, this is not true when it comes to the incels who are so offended by all of this. We've had multiple news stories lately about guys punching women who turned them down. It's ridiculous.
This was part of my response. We live in the woods and there is a bear on property. They have never been an issue. People have. We are armed... and it's not because of the bear.
So I don't blame women. I too would pick the bear.
That's how black bears are here in WA too, but there are some populations that are more aggressive.
I live in Central Oregon where there are no bears but we have plenty of cougars. I'd rather meet a rabid mother cougar protecting her newly whelped kits than meet a single incel freak.
Definitely - I just don't want people to assume that black bears are always docile. Some are, some aren't.
I love you and love that women have the support of your voice!
I'm also a librarian and THANK YOU for telling sweary history.
The un*bear*ably predictable comments from incels prove your point. The only 'woods' they understand are the ones that grow in their hand. While in their mother's basement.
While they wear their mother's used underwear. Incels make Norman Bates seem normal.
:)
Okay, I've heard "Meal Team Six" before (probably from you) but "Waffle SS" was new to me. You owe me a new keyboard--this one was damaged by my coffee spit-take.
Hilarious, especially the use of the dude's own image.
I'm going to have to start using "Waffle SS", right along with my usual "1488th Incel Battalion". :D
Around this time 14 years ago, a black bear was spotted in our neighborhood (not by me personally, but it was reported on by several local news media outlets). I live in a city about 35 miles outside of a major metropolitan area, surrounded by homes, not on a farm. There were no reports of anyone being attacked, mauled or killed by this bear. Can't say the same for no women being attacked or killed by a man.
This is hilarious! Your clap backs add fuel to the gasoline these idiots already torched themselves with.
Women aren’t stupid. We know bears are dangerous. We just choose to take the less dangerous approach.
I’ll admit you almost got me with that JP quote until the whole “bears representing the babies they never had” thing. Well done.
My comment originally was, “I’ve spent most of my life either in the forests or on the ocean, I would certainly prefer running into a bear than a strange man in the woods. With the bear I understand its motivations and how to deal with it. With that man I have NO idea what’s going on in its brain, what it’s going to do or how to deal with it. But then I carry my 302 if I run into a dangerous situation. 65 years and I haven’t had to shoot a bear yet!”
Now I have to find you on FB. What a hilarious thread. You, sir, were on 🔥🔥🔥, and I’m here for it!
He's definitely worth it!
I’ve never seen so many “own goals” in little kids’ soccer games. It’s surprising how many incels join a battle of wits half-armed at best.
It’s funny how these incels come to a battle of wits when they’re clearly not armed. 😆
I will happily run to a panda bear and hug it in the woods. If I die then I die happy.
I’d run away from the man.
I swear my last words are going to be "I'm gonna pet that"
I came across it on Quora, of all places. I live right over the county line from the place in the continental US that is reputed to have the highest bear density in the continental US--Bergen County, New Jersey. All I can say is, I have walked around a corner on my way to work and nearly run into a bear, and had one on my porch, and had one in my yard more than once, and never felt in any particular danger--mostly because I don't do anything stupid around carnivores. Sadly, the 'don't do anything stupid" rule doesn't always work with men.
I would NOT have guessed that Jersey would have the most bears!
I can't say for sure that they do, but it really wouldn't surprise me. Google "Bear downtown New Jersey" and see how many hits you get--including videos.
I love your keyboard warrior stints. You are quick witted and shut them down brilliantly.
No strange bear has ever pulled out its weiner and started jacking off in front of me.
The first time a strange man wanked his junk in front of me, I was eleven. Second time I was fourteen.
So yeah, bears over men in the woods.
I am so sorry that happened to you. Men are, on the whole, pretty gross and disgusting.