I hate haters...

[Peer]

Last night when I parked outside our billiards hall, a burly brute started to go off on how much he "hated" my car and that I "must be a retard for driving this piece of ****************." Since all his venom came completely unprovoked, I decided to stay cool to not provoke him any further. However, it probably got a bit awkward for him when I quietly picked up my pool cues from the trunk and followed him straight into the pool-hall -- he obviously didn't except that we would end up under the same roof and also seeing that I kind of "belonged" there.

I didn't think more about this as my practice time went about. But then, a few hours later, when I discover that the burly brute and his posse were checked out, it dawns on me that he might have done something to my car. So I run out to discover that the alarm was triggered and the car was covered with spit loogies. What a class act.

It's funny (not "ha-ha-funny" but "strange-funny") that envy, or whatever it is, can drive certain people to act like this, unprovoked. Hopefully he didn't also key the car -- tomorrow's daylight will tell.

-- peer

[ut_cougar]

that is rediculous... i assume you are not a fighter or were you scared? (dont mean that in a bad way at all but just trying to think this through)... you have to stand up for yourself man!... and for all the other porsche owners! by default. under those circumstances i think i would have taken his life from him that nite. if i were you i would find out who he was by asking workers or management or if that doesnt work then tell management you had incurred vandalism while on their property and you want to review tapes from inside and the parking lot (if they have cam's)... if they dont let you... then go to the cops and ask them to check out any securitycams... then tell the police to arrest him and if they dont then arrest him yourself if you know what i mean. sorry bro about that happening, just blow it off now and make sure your car doesnt have any damage.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Peer

Last night when I parked outside our billiards hall, a burly brute started to go off on how much he "hated" my car and that I "must be a retard for driving this piece of ****************." Since all his venom came completely unprovoked, I decided to stay cool to not provoke him any further. However, it probably got a bit awkward for him when I quietly picked up my pool cues from the trunk and followed him straight into the pool-hall -- he obviously didn't except that we would end up under the same roof and also seeing that I kind of "belonged" there.

I didn't think more about this as my practice time went about. But then, a few hours later, when I discover that the burly brute and his posse were checked out, it dawns on me that he might have done something to my car. So I run out to discover that the alarm was triggered and the car was covered with spit loogies. What a class act.

It's funny (not "ha-ha-funny" but "strange-funny") that envy, or whatever it is, can drive certain people to act like this, unprovoked. Hopefully he didn't also key the car -- tomorrow's daylight will tell.

-- peer

I think you handled this well.

Getting into a punch out over a comment about one's car is not a smart thing to do. The fact that this fine fellow had a bunch of equally fine cohorts means that you could have been bushwacked and met an untimely demise. That would have been tragic; a dirty car is simply annoying.

Hopefully, you will simply have to wash your car and you will be fine tomorrow. Their stupidity and sloath will be with them for always. Thnk of all those knuckles scraping the ground.

Where is Batman when you really need him?

[VAPORBLADE]

I am going to be getting a boxster this month. As far as haters go - I have had 4 years of training with a HUMMER H2 SUT. If anyone is going to hate something, that is the truck. I have seen more middle fingers in that truck than ever in my life.

I think you did well too. People are just jelious. Maybe some guy in a boxster took his girlfriend back in the day.

[9eighty6]

Hey Brother -

I don't know if you read back a few days ago ... mine got "loogied" on as well (though only one) while I was at Sunday brunch. This kind of stuff is completely rediculous. Best of luck getting the stuff off, mine washed off right away. Some people are so envious that they cannot find it within themselves to express it positively.

I do have to say ... it seems like the number of keyings and spittings, etc has gone way up in the last week or two. Anyone agree? Maybe it is just that time of year? I don't ever recall seeing this many threads about this kind of stuff at any other time. Just keep your head up and keep on rollin' ... it's not his car ... it's yours.

Best Regards

Josh

[FTD]

Its insecurity. I dated a guy that hates everything. You couldn't even watch a comedy on TV without him spewing some kind of complaint or insult. He even tried to make me feel bad about my fun car. [He drives a Ford Ranger] Insecure people can behave like hate mongers because of their competitive personalities. They try to feel better about themselves by putting down whatever is around them. Its Bad Company. I say, don't even acknowledge these people. Look right through them as if they were not there or you are deaf as a door knob. The alternative of acknowledging or responding can be pointless and ugly.
:troll:
Or, smile and say something complementing to them. It disarms them.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by FTD

Its insecurity. I dated a guy that hates everything. You couldn't even watch a comedy on TV without him spewing some kind of complaint or insult. He even tried to make me feel bad about my fun car. [He drives a Ford Ranger] Insecure people can behave like hate mongers because of their competitive personalities. They try to feel better about themselves by putting down whatever is around them. Its Bad Company. I say, don't even acknowledge these people. Look right through them as if they were not there or you are deaf as a door knob. The alternative of acknowledging or responding can be pointless and ugly.
:troll:
Or, smile and say something complementing to them. It disarms them.

Yes, this angle of agreeing with them or complimenting THEIR Ford Ranger sometimes disorients them. That is kind of fun.

[986speedster]

This guy was looking for a fight. When you didnt give him one, the only thing he could do was act like a 2 year old and spit on your car!!? Well although I dont know you or him, it seems he may have been a little intimidating. Good thing you didnt do anything, because although large, guys like this rarely fight by themselves, even having the advantage. Although discusting as it may be, atleast in N.Y., spitting on a car does no constitute a crime. You handled this alot better than I would have. Wether it was good judgement, or a little fear (who cares), wash the car, and find a better place to shoot pool. Good Luck.

[eqs]

Hi guys/girls, from my personal experience this has been going on a long time. I had this happen to me years ago (and I mean a long time ago) in my Triumph. A Triumph is not an expensive droptop or a very flashy one at all - just a regular everyday droptop for the everyday guy/girl. Kind of like todays Miata - say.

Anyways, that happened back then too. There will be mean people today, tomorrow, and far into the future. They are simply bad people, and they will suffer in the end. Doing stuff like that and vandalising is way bad karma. You know who the good people are - we are - we don't do that kind of stuff. We have good karma. And we are probably happier people too.

So even though that happened, I look at it this way, count your blessings, we have the Pcar, they don't. They are bad people, we are not.

It certainly is an irritant though, I feel your pain, been there. Maybe take a cab there next time or find a different pool-hall.

For you FTD, thank goodness you're away from that guy, positive energy is way better than negative. Negative is just like a big black swirling hole that's really hard to get out of - kind of like quicksand in some ways. Good on you, I'm happy for you.

Anyways, cheers - and your car needed a wash anyways didn't it

And by the way, my wife thinks I'm a little bit wacko talking to you guys like this

[FTD]

Originally Posted by eqs

For you FTD, thank goodness you're away from that guy, positive energy is way better than negative. Negative is just like a big black swirling hole that's really hard to get out of - kind of like quicksand in some ways. Good on you, I'm happy for you.
And by the way, my wife thinks I'm a little bit wacko talking to you guys like this

Thanks!!! I feel relaxed and peaceful again. Aaaaah. As the bumper sticker says, "Mean people suck". And remind your wife that she loves you because you are just a tad wacko.

[skip_168]

Originally Posted by Peer

Last night when I parked outside our billiards hall, a burly brute started to go off on how much he "hated" my car and that I "must be a retard for driving this piece of ****************." Since all his venom came completely unprovoked, I decided to stay cool to not provoke him any further. However, it probably got a bit awkward for him when I quietly picked up my pool cues from the trunk and followed him straight into the pool-hall -- he obviously didn't except that we would end up under the same roof and also seeing that I kind of "belonged" there.

I didn't think more about this as my practice time went about. But then, a few hours later, when I discover that the burly brute and his posse were checked out, it dawns on me that he might have done something to my car. So I run out to discover that the alarm was triggered and the car was covered with spit loogies. What a class act.

It's funny (not "ha-ha-funny" but "strange-funny") that envy, or whatever it is, can drive certain people to act like this, unprovoked. Hopefully he didn't also key the car -- tomorrow's daylight will tell.

-- peer

at least they didn't throw a brick through the windshield... happened to me one night out in ybor city.. came out from a good time with friends to find a shatterered windshield...

[rick3000]

^ I wouldn't be able to keep my cool in that situation because the windshield is about $500-800 (depending on where you go) which makes that a felony for criminal property damage.

[skip_168]

Originally Posted by rick3000

^ I wouldn't be able to keep my cool in that situation because the windshield is about $500-800 (depending on where you go) which makes that a felony for criminal property damage.

true, but they were long gone when I got out there... eh.. yeah I was mad, but what are ya really gonna do? Besides, I believe in the "what goes around, comes around" theory. that dood who broke my windshield has got some bad karma around him for sure...

[Livn Lyf]

check out this vid. haters everywhere. but this guy had a plan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh_gL7Az53o

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by shawn.noonan

check out this vid. haters everywhere. but this guy had a plan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh_gL7Az53o

That may be the funniest video I have ever seen.

Now, THAT is a strategy. Thanks

[gmboxster]

If they had caught the guy who threw the brick, what do you think would have happened to him ? Some liberal judge would have said "dont do it again", "next case". I used to work in a juvenile detention home ( for a short time ). The kids in there admitted to me on MANY occasions that there was NOTHING they were afraid of concerning the courts. They knew until the age of 18 they could do ANYTHING just short of murder and pretty much get away with it. It's not much different with adults. When a person gets 10 yrs in jail BUT only actually serves 12 months, where is the deterrent ? Many mean people figure the risk outweights the deterrent. Until we reverse that situation , things will not improve

[Peer]

Well, here we go again -- last night (an hour ago) as our pool-hall was closing, I realized that the alarm on my Box was trigged, and sure enough, it was again assaulted -- this time not only with spit loogies but also with a few muffins that were mashed all over the seats & interior. What a class act.

-- peer

Originally Posted by Peer

Last night when I parked outside our billiards hall, a burly brute started to go off on how much he "hated" my car and that I "must be a retard for driving this piece of ****************." Since all his venom came completely unprovoked, I decided to stay cool to not provoke him any further. However, it probably got a bit awkward for him when I quietly picked up my pool cues from the trunk and followed him straight into the pool-hall -- he obviously didn't except that we would end up under the same roof and also seeing that I kind of "belonged" there.

I didn't think more about this as my practice time went about. But then, a few hours later, when I discover that the burly brute and his posse were checked out, it dawns on me that he might have done something to my car. So I run out to discover that the alarm was triggered and the car was covered with spit loogies. What a class act.

It's funny (not "ha-ha-funny" but "strange-funny") that envy, or whatever it is, can drive certain people to act like this, unprovoked. Hopefully he didn't also key the car -- tomorrow's daylight will tell.

[9eighty6]

That is terrible ... were the same people there as before? Is this place a rough neighbourhood? Maybe try another pool hall? I don't know, but for me this type of vandalism and disrespect would be enough for me to warrant finding somewhere else to go.

Hope you have better luck with this kind of stuff Peer.

[renzop]

I think that there are people who buy PCars for the way they handle and drive. Some buy them for the way they look. But some buy them for the status. I believe it is those people who do things like call the Boxster a Chickster or look down their noses at 914s or 944s or non GT3s/ They are silly folks whose own esteem is derived from the car. They play the status game by putting down other's cars. Very silly. Luckily I have found those people in the minority among Porsche owners.

I was recently at a Corvette club autocross and happily most of the 'vette owners were very complimentary about my non-vette. Real car people can enjoy and respect other car people and their cars. Phonies cannot.

Regards,
Alan

[Boxtaboy]

Sorry to hear that man. Maybe time to think about not taking the Pcar to the pool hall anymore. Get a ride from a friend who you'll be playing pool with and get them to take his car next time.