Educational_Hawk1029 t1_jed4nue wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:29 AM

Reply to comment by neotericnewt in Woman hospitalized after being pranked for TikTok video in Target store by GaryOaksAlcoholism

Absolutely. My issue is that I refuse to allow some little asshat to harm me or my child. Bucket lands on my head and I can’t be held responsible for who gets hurt.

neotericnewt t1_jed9jr4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:14 AM

>My issue is that I refuse to allow some little asshat to harm me or my child.

A plastic bucket on your head doesn't harm you or your child.

>Bucket lands on my head and I can’t be held responsible for who gets hurt.

You would be. If you beat a child to the point they needed to go to the hospital because they put a bucket on your head you'd likely be charged with assault. Self defense doesn't fly when you act like a total nut job and brutally assault someone completely needlessly.

redwolf587 t1_jee6ora wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:19 AM

I really don't think you know how to read, but I'll toss my hat in the ring.

What people mean when they say they'll fight, they mean because of ~unknown danger~

If someone puts a bucket on your head and you're blinded, you do not, I repeat, DO NOT KNOW THEIR INTENTIONS. Some people will immediately defend themselves, and start swinging. Others will have severe panic or fear. No one just goes "oh goodness me, is that a child placing a bucket on my head! I've been had!"

neotericnewt t1_jeexly7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:54 PM

>What people mean when they say they'll fight, they mean because of ~unknown danger~

Sure, and what you're talking about is a total overreaction to the situation. Sorry but if your first thought is that you're going to die when you take that bucket off your head and see some kids laughing, you're the one with some serious issues. That's not a reasonable conclusion to draw and wouldn't justify you beating children until they needed to be hospitalized.