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Tobin S.

(10,418 posts)
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 05:45 PM Nov 2013

Sometimes I just want to knock people over and stomp the shit out of them.

I am kind to people and that's how I expect civilized people to act. The problem is I forget that there are a lot of assholes in the world and when one does something shitty to me I'm always caught by surprise. Then I get into a bad mood for half the day stewing about it. I guess that's a better reaction than stomping the shit out of people, and it will keep me out of trouble, but I always wish I was more on the ball and at least had a snappy comeback. I look for the best in people and I guess I'm not usually prepared for the worst.

My wife and I have been trying to have a baby for a while now. We are both in our early 40s and she had a miscarriage in August of last year. She seems to think she's starting menopause now. Her body is just not acting the same as it used to. It looks like time is running out for us to have a biological child. I wish we could have met twenty years ago and both had been sane (I wasn't back then), but we didn't meet until three years ago. We were married two years ago.

The guys at work know that we've been trying to have a child and they know about my wife's miscarriage. They've all been nice about it...except for one guy.

I was in the break room with this guy a while back and he asked me if my wife was pregnant yet. I told him that she was not. He asked me if I'd like for him to donate some sperm to the cause.

More recently we were sitting in the break room and someone had bought some donuts. He asked me if I wanted one and I told him I was trying to lose weight. He said that he heard donuts will up your sperm count.

Both times I was caught off guard and didn't have much to say. I had him pegged as an asshole early on due to racist and sexist comments, but I was still caught off guard when he decided it would be nice to shit on me.

See my sig line? That's for people like him. I may not be good at snappy comebacks, but I've got more brains than he'll ever hope to have. I probably have more friends, too- arrogant asshole.

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Sometimes I just want to knock people over and stomp the shit out of them. (Original Post) Tobin S. Nov 2013 OP
guy seems overly concerned about sperm Kali Nov 2013 #1
Sneak up behind him and stab him in the neck with a pen (a la Joe Pesci) NightWatcher Nov 2013 #2
No, no. That would be a waste of a good pen. Tobin S. Nov 2013 #3
See, that's a snappy comeback! mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #4
You need to practice something before he says shitty things to you lunatica Nov 2013 #5
He's an ass. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #6
Prepare a retort about the poor quality of his swimmers and store it to memory. Chan790 Nov 2013 #7
In that guy's defense ... BlueStreak Nov 2013 #8
If he offers again just explain to him that even if you needed sperm, humans can't interbreed with Rowdyboy Nov 2013 #9
Fuck him. Tell him you'd rather get a donation from the guy his wife uses. rug Nov 2013 #10
wow MissMillie Nov 2013 #15
Winner. n/t sarge43 Nov 2013 #16
heh. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2013 #17
Total win. But be ready for him to take a swing at you, quite seriously. sir pball Nov 2013 #20
Never engage with an idiot 7wo7rees Nov 2013 #11
What a fucking prick. I'd want to kick his ass too, I'm sure! nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #12
I'm sorry to hear about your not being able to have a child and your wife's miscarriage davidpdx Nov 2013 #13
Both of those were incredibly insensitive, particularly the first one. it's to your raccoon Nov 2013 #14
I'm so sorry about your miscarriage... magical thyme Nov 2013 #18
you could say if there is a next time warrior1 Nov 2013 #19
I personally wouldn't recommend Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #21
Next time you see him in the hall: WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #22
I'm sorry. LWolf Nov 2013 #23

Kali

(55,019 posts)
1. guy seems overly concerned about sperm
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 05:49 PM
Nov 2013

that must be why he is such a dick


seriously, what an asshole

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
2. Sneak up behind him and stab him in the neck with a pen (a la Joe Pesci)
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 05:50 PM
Nov 2013

It'll make you feel real good inside.....then he'll bleed out and you won't have to hear his shit anymore.

mnhtnbb

(31,401 posts)
4. See, that's a snappy comeback!
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 06:00 PM
Nov 2013

There are jerks everywhere. Sorry you have to put up with one at work.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
5. You need to practice something before he says shitty things to you
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 06:04 PM
Nov 2013

He seems to be overly concerned with his sperm. Maybe you can offer to smash them while they're still in his testicles the next time he feels he needs to offer them to your wife.

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
6. He's an ass.
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 06:08 PM
Nov 2013

His wife probably hates him and he hasn't gotten any in about 10 years. Tell him to fuck off.

On a much more important note, to you and your wife. I know how difficult this is for you both.

 

Chan790

(20,176 posts)
7. Prepare a retort about the poor quality of his swimmers and store it to memory.
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 06:37 PM
Nov 2013

Practice it a few times in the mirror so you can get it out casually when it counts.

He offers his sperm to your wife...you tell him you'd prefer to not have stupid children.
He comments that donuts will up your ammo...point out that so will not being a chronic masturbater but he's fucked on that count.
Break out a tactical nuclear comeback if need be "you're just jealous nobody wants to have your kids."

It doesn't have to be good...it's all in the snappy retort and the delivery.

 

BlueStreak

(8,377 posts)
8. In that guy's defense ...
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 06:50 PM
Nov 2013

Well, OK. I can't defend that at all.

However, his boorish behavior wasn't so far out of the norm 20 years ago. Look at the good side of this. The fact that this jackass stands out reflects the progress everyone else has made during that time.

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
9. If he offers again just explain to him that even if you needed sperm, humans can't interbreed with
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 11:29 PM
Nov 2013

jackasses.

sir pball

(4,758 posts)
20. Total win. But be ready for him to take a swing at you, quite seriously.
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 12:50 PM
Nov 2013

He sounds like he thinks he's Mr. Macho. Turning the tables on him so perfectly would be brilliant, but I could easily picture him physically coming at you. Not too much of an issue if you're on your guard, though.

Also, since he instigated the verbal confrontation, he'd likely be fired on the spot. And unhireable afterwards. That would please me infinitely, but you may be a nicer guy than I am.

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
11. Never engage with an idiot
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 12:18 AM
Nov 2013

They drag you down to their level, and then beat you with experience.

Walk on. Remember, the average IQ is 100. That means half the people you encounter are idiots. We're surrounded. Expect them.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
13. I'm sorry to hear about your not being able to have a child and your wife's miscarriage
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 05:10 AM
Nov 2013

I think it is great that you and your wife are so eager to have a child. I have really no knowledge about women's health issues, but I have to wonder if your wife is having an early onset menopause. If she is concerned about it, she should see a doctor. Obviously if she is that would make a big difference. Maybe it's just anxiety on her part because she wants to have a child and is frustrated. I don't know. Alleviating both of your stress might help with her getting pregnant.

As for the people at work, it is nice that most people are supportive. There is always going to be that one person who is a total jerk. He is just that. I'd be careful what you share and with whom. Some people just don't have the tacit to be kind.

and since we are talking about snappy come backs I have a few suggestions:

The next time he offers to be a "sperm" donor I'd say:

-I didn't know you had any left. Your landlord called and said they had to steam clean the ceiling again.
or
-After masturbating all weekend I'd think that thing would be all shriveled up.
or
-Don't you get enough action with your blow-up doll at home?

raccoon

(31,118 posts)
14. Both of those were incredibly insensitive, particularly the first one. it's to your
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 07:30 AM
Nov 2013

credit that you didn't whack the first guy, which he deserved.

That is THEIR stuff and has nothing to do with you.

One thing you could do is look at them like they have two heads when they say something stupid like that.
Or say, "Excuse me?" in an incredulous tone.


 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
18. I'm so sorry about your miscarriage...
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 11:20 AM
Nov 2013

As a poster above wrote, your wife's body changes could be partially or wholly due to stress.

That guy at work sounds like a real piece of work. I like some of the one-liners above. Since he's obsessed with sperm, you can consider yourself forewarned and forearmed.

Love some of the comebacks above. Two particular standouts: humans can't interbreed with jackasses and you'd prefer donations from the guy banging his wife.

warrior1

(12,325 posts)
19. you could say if there is a next time
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 12:39 PM
Nov 2013

that you want your children to be kind and thoughtful, so no thanks for your sperm.

Or just look at him sideways and walk away.

Shankapotomus

(4,840 posts)
21. I personally wouldn't recommend
Wed Nov 27, 2013, 12:55 PM
Nov 2013

getting caught up in an exchange with the guy. I would slowly practice infinitesimal avoidance of him. So subtle he can't accuse you of doing it deliberately but enough that it starts to annoy and frustrate him because he has no chance to take his self-hatred out on you.

Much more fun than confronting bad people directly.

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