Even... from myself, as I probably threaten to punch Capricorn or one of my friends in the face at least once a week. (I don't do it, obviously.) To be fair, my friends also threaten bodily harm, too.
Author's Note: While I can't seem control my verbal wrath, I would like to point out that Capricorn has never, ever threatened to punch me in the face. He usually mutters something to himself and walks away, as I find myself often threatening him while we're in public. He says he has no desire to punch me in the face, or to go to jail, so maybe he's the forward-thinking one.
When did we get so hostile? Maybe it's a product of colloquialism, where some form of pop culture is overusing the term "I want to punch you in the face" and it's seeped into our subconscious. I can't think of any one instance in the media, but I'm sure it's there.
Here's what I've come up with:
UFC Popularity -- Those crazies are ALWAYS punching each other in the face. And kicking. And wrestling that often looks homoerotic to me but WHATEVER. Enjoy your *masculine* sport.
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| Even the women are into it: One of you is a badass, the other appears to be on roids. Stop juicing. |
The Rise of The Jersey Shore -- Each episode featured someone getting hit or almost hit. The first season Snooki got punch in the face by a guy. JWOWW punched everyone in the face at some point. This may have started the trend.
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| This happened over roughly $20-$30 worth of shots. |
The Real Housewives of [Random City] -- Even though they seem to mostly pull hair, I would bet one of them has uttered "I want to punch you in your newly botoxed face!" To be fair, I cannot watch more than two minutes of these shows until I have to turn it off or walk away. Maybe they are peace loving and I always tune in during the tense moments.
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| Oh my. |
Justin Bieber / One Direction -- They have faced that need to be punched. There's a word in German that describes this: Backpfeifengesicht (face that needs to be slapped/punched)
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| Like you don't want to? |
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| Or would you prefer them? |
The Debt Ceiling / US Economy -- Last year's election got hostile and I think we're all a little weary of Congress' ability to help run the country. Also, they make a ridiculous amount of money, miss deadlines, and argue with each other at our expense. Republican, Democrat, Independent, supporter of Rosanne... we're all a little on edge. Especially since it's tax season!
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| It's rude to point, Senator. |
Anyway... I hope you all are in much better non-punching places than me. I am going to try and stop saying this, I don't actually punch people, but if I keep expressing interest someone much eventually punch me. And they might feel guilty and sad afterwards. And they might send me flowers. I don't want to make someone feel guilty and spend their money on flowers just for punching me in the face.
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| Hi, I'm Persian and pretty. See Iran, Americans aren't Anti-Iranian. |
P.S. My favorite flowers are Persian Buttercups. If unavailable, I will accept pink or peach roses.
For humanity,
Lady J
I rarely want to punch people in the face. I find it's much more effective to look at them disapprovingly and say things like "I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed" and "Think about your choices".
ReplyDeleteOoooh... you're an expert. The "I'm just disappointed" cuts like a knife. That's like a mindfuck punch. Sneaky. Thanks, Kellie!
DeleteI have always wondered why the face is the center of attention for punching. Hmmm. Contemplating. Hmmm. More contemplation. Hmmm. {{{click}}}[[[gears grinding]]]{{{click}}} Hmmm. Possible conclusion. The face is the focal point of all interaction. The eyes tell truth or hide lies. If the eyes are swollen shut, one can't direct eyesight upon us to tell us lies. The ears just look like they need and occasional bopping to keep them in their form. The mouth is where truth or lies spew forth in the embodiment of words. So we wish to injure it and close it when it hurts us. Stop the flow of the vernacular fountain. The nose is the feature that snobs look down upon us poor peasants. A swollen nose is hard to peer over, so they must level their head to see us eye to eye.
DeleteSorry. That was just a ramble of BS spewing from my blowhole. Feel free to bop me in the kisser and shut me up! ;)
I have never really had the urge to hit anyone in the face or elsewhere. But I do let thought travel through my mind and entertain ideas of and ideas why.
I think you're on to something -- the face screams interaction, and by punching, maybe it's our way of controlling the interaction. Also, the face is vulnerable, so maybe it's just that! Good for you for not being violent! Haha, I will try to be more like you in the future. Thank you for commenting :)
DeleteYes. Like the hole in the boat spewing water that is going to take you to an untimely demise. The hole must be plugged. When the mouth spews venom, it must be plugged. Amazingly enough the first is proportionally perfect for the job. And I think there is a magnetic pull. The lips and fist are highly attracted to one another. Hmmm. Scientific research on the horizon. If I like you, I will kiss the back of your hand. If I don't, the back of my hand will kiss you. Hmmm...
DeleteOh dear...I DO say "punch in the face" a lot. Someday that'll likely get me in trouble, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteIt rolls off the tongue so nicely... :)
DeleteOh Jean, I so look forward to your posts like these! You and I think so much alike. We would make a kick-ass team in a bar fight! Even some of my recent posts you would agree with.
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Aw, thanks Phil! You know what they say about great minds--teamwork! Bar fights--very few and bar between--usually fall under the finace's purview.
DeleteMy bark is mostly worse than my bite. But, I'm the youngest child, meaning I learned a long time ago it's better to hit someone with an object rather than just with your fist. Or, hit them repetitively and then run like hell. :)
I read your blog in the morning for a laugh. JS makes everyone want to hit people, I try to stop myself for doing it everday, lol. -H
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, the Jersey Shore brings out the worst in people. Good luck
DeleteOh Jean, Your so right. Every blog I read lately speaks of someone wanting to punch someone. I must be a chicken. I don't want to punch anyone but would rather ram them with my car or especially my grocery cart.
ReplyDeleteYou are just a well-adjusted woman! For real--we're a hostile world lately. So much punching, we all need yoga. Haha, ramming them with your car conveys the sentiment perfectly :) Thanks, Teresa.
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