Stupidity And What Was A Lot Closer Call Than Outwardly Known...

[monkeyswrench]

We as a family rarely are out "in the big city". Last night, we were headed home, and stopped in Anthem to get sundaes at McDonald's before heading up the hill. The world being what it is, I tend to be a bit "observant" of things.

As we walk up to the door, I notice three boys across the lobby, by the soda machines. Gym looking clothes, no big deal. I open the door, and hold it for my wife and kids. They barely enter, looking at the menu board. As I walk in, a fourth appears from behind one of two kiosk deals. He's roughly 5'10", near 300lbs, wearing an undershirt...and a ski mask...

Split second "Holy Shit!" moment. As I'm reaching back, his hands are coming up fast, and empty. He pulled the mask off...he and the other three were just high school kids, messing around. I think the "manager" was a friend of their's, and they were hanging out before closing.

Hopefully the kids learned a lesson...like don't F' around like that. I should have seen his feet behind the kiosk too, and not sent my whole family in ahead. It could have ended up really bad, for everyone.

This all happened just before 10pm. I couldn't even think about sleep till half past 2. As we sat with our sundaes, one of my sons asked what would I have done...not knowing what really almost happened. I said "I don't know, but I'm glad no one had to find out." A partial truth, or maybe a half lie? My kids talked, and couldn't understand why people would joke around like that.

 

[Dettom]

Kids are dumber now, than at any point in human history.

 

[Rajobigguy]

Wife and I just went to Vegas for a doctors appointment and there was a McDonald’s next door. On the door there was a sign that said something to the effect.
Due to vandalism and socially unacceptable behavior. No more than three teenagers allowed at any given time.

 

[oldman]

Wife and I just went to Vegas for a doctors appointment and there was a McDonald’s next door. On the door there was a sign that said something to the effect.
Due to vandalism and socially unacceptable behavior. No more than three teenagers allowed at any given time.

That's pretty common around here if it's near a high school, Kid's don't know how to behave and shop owners are tired of thief and vandalism.

Sad state of affairs

 

[rivermobster]

We as a family rarely are out "in the big city". Last night, we were headed home, and stopped in Anthem to get sundaes at McDonald's before heading up the hill. The world being what it is, I tend to be a bit "observant" of things.

As we walk up to the door, I notice three boys across the lobby, by the soda machines. Gym looking clothes, no big deal. I open the door, and hold it for my wife and kids. They barely enter, looking at the menu board. As I walk in, a fourth appears from behind one of two kiosk deals. He's roughly 5'10", near 300lbs, wearing an undershirt...and a ski mask...

Split second "Holy Shit!" moment. As I'm reaching back, his hands are coming up fast, and empty. He pulled the mask off...he and the other three were just high school kids, messing around. I think the "manager" was a friend of their's, and they were hanging out before closing.

Hopefully the kids learned a lesson...like don't F' around like that. I should have seen his feet behind the kiosk too, and not sent my whole family in ahead. It could have ended up really bad, for everyone.

This all happened just before 10pm. I couldn't even think about sleep till half past 2. As we sat with our sundaes, one of my sons asked what would I have done...not knowing what really almost happened. I said "I don't know, but I'm glad no one had to find out." A partial truth, or maybe a half lie? My kids talked, and couldn't understand why people would joke around like that.

That's a seriously fucked up thing to have to deal with Kevin.

I've only had to reach for my nine One time, and it took a lot longer than I expected for the adrenaline to wear off.

No blood, no foul, but fuck...

 

[monkeyswrench]

That's a seriously fucked up thing to have to deal with Kevin.

I've only had to reach for my nine One time, and it took a lot longer than I expected for the adrenaline to wear off.

No blood, no foul, but fuck...

It's not the first time I've reached, but the first time with my own family involved in the equation. That added a whole new level. Weird but good, I had no shakes after the event...not like an argument or something like that. Voice was steady and calm after while ordering and eating with family. F' me though, my brain dropped a gear and hammered down.

Maybe I'm finally growing up though? A few years back I would have shouted that kid into a corner for being stupid. I'd have been angry and shaking. If that were the case, those kids may have only remembered the psycho yelling, and not why I was yelling?

 

[rivermobster]

It's not the first time I've reached, but the first time with my own family involved in the equation. That added a whole new level. Weird but good, I had no shakes after the event...not like an argument or something like that. Voice was steady and calm after while ordering and eating with family. F' me though, my brain dropped a gear and hammered down.

Maybe I'm finally growing up though? A few years back I would have shouted that kid into a corner for being stupid. I'd have been angry and shaking. If that were the case, those kids may have only remembered the psycho yelling, and not why I was yelling?

Would have been a whole lot different without your family there, me thinks.

You done good.

 

[Taboma]

It's not the first time I've reached, but the first time with my own family involved in the equation. That added a whole new level. Weird but good, I had no shakes after the event...not like an argument or something like that. Voice was steady and calm after while ordering and eating with family. F' me though, my brain dropped a gear and hammered down.

Maybe I'm finally growing up though? A few years back I would have shouted that kid into a corner for being stupid. I'd have been angry and shaking. If that were the case, those kids may have only remembered the psycho yelling, and not why I was yelling?

I hope the hell they learned a lesson they never forget, before their blatant stupidity fucks up more lives than just their own.

 

[Ziggy]

I'm willing to bet most of us did dumb shit as kids/teens that put us in jeopardy but in general not really things that would get us shot.
Todays video gamers and their reset button mentality

 

[Captain Dan]

I don't know why, but McDonald's seem to attract stupid and sometimes violent behavior. Maybe just a coincidence since there are so many of them.

 

[rivermobster]

I don't know why, but McDonald's seem to attract stupid and sometimes violent behavior. Maybe just a coincidence since there are so many of them.

MANY moons ago...

Myself and maybe 8 other Completely shit faced drinks, rolled into InNout LATE one evening in Hesperia.

We had Just left a stripper bar, for my friends bachelor party, and we're all so drunk we couldn't see straight.

My one friend grabs the first order that came up (we haven't even ordered yet) and sat down and started eating it.

Two of the other guys decided now was a good time to punch each other in the first, to see who would back down first! Blood was flying before the both called uncle.

About that time, the whole place cleared out, and just us idiots were left standing there Waiting to order.

It seemed like no one wanted to take our orders. Not sure why though?

 

[Mandelon]

WE know you would have gone full Jack Reacher on the guy.

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I grew up in a middle class area in north Long Beach, there was an elementary school one block over, and a huge federal housing project two blocks from that.
The kids in my neighborhood used that elementary school for our hangout on weekends and summer, riding our bikes, etc.
Playing army was still allowed back then. Encouraged, even.
My pals and I were on the grounds one day, broke up in teams trying to "ambush" the other guys. We had the toy guns, I had a toy tommy gun.
I was leading a group of 3 kids we were approaching an area where a residential street passed by. As I was doing my best Rambo a Long Beach PD doubled unit came roaring around the corner, and stopped. Naturally, we all looked, wondering what was up.
Apparently, we were.
The passenger cop came out the door with his wheel gun heading to the high ready.
I about crapped, and yelled Toys, these are toys, as all 3 of us through our "guns" down.
He started to relax, I yelled again, "We are playing army, there is another team somewhere!)
They deescalated instantly. I can tell you the barrel of that .38 looked big enough to me that it coulda launched bowling balls.

The Helo then arrived, and they called it off.
I asked why they were there, wtf?
On of the officer said, " Well, we got a call that there was a gang war going on here. "
The two cops and all three of us kids started looking around at the houses that faced the school. There was a nosy old biddy that lived about 50 yards from the school acting like she was sweeping her porch staring at us.
"Its her, " I said out loud. "She hates us kids"

The cops gave her the stare and she went back in.
They let us sit in the drivers seat of their ride, the rest of the kids came around, and my two pals and I were the only 10 year olds in the neighborhood who had surrendered our guns to the PD
We T.P.'ed her damn house the following weekend. I think she was the prototype for resting bitch face.

 

[rivermobster]

I grew up in a middle class area in north Long Beach, there was an elementary school one block over, and a huge federal housing project two blocks from that.
The kids in my neighborhood used that elementary school for our hangout on weekends and summer, riding our bikes, etc.
Playing army was still allowed back then. Encouraged, even.
My pals and I were on the grounds one day, broke up in teams trying to "ambush" the other guys. We had the toy guns, I had a toy tommy gun.
I was leading a group of 3 kids we were approaching an area where a residential street passed by. As I was doing my best Rambo a Long Beach PD doubled unit came roaring around the corner, and stopped. Naturally, we all looked, wondering what was up.
Apparently, we were.
The passenger cop came out the door with his wheel gun heading to the high ready.
I about crapped, and yelled Toys, these are toys, as all 3 of us through our "guns" down.
He started to relax, I yelled again, "We are playing army, there is another team somewhere!)
They deescalated instantly. I can tell you the barrel of that .38 looked big enough to me that it coulda launched bowling balls.

The Helo then arrived, and they called it off.
I asked why they were there, wtf?
On of the officer said, " Well, we got a call that there was a gang war going on here. "
The two cops and all three of us kids started looking around at the houses that faced the school. There was a nosy old biddy that lived about 50 yards from the school acting like she was sweeping her porch staring at us.
"Its her, " I said out loud. "She hates us kids"

The cops gave her the stare and she went back in.
They let us sit in the drivers seat of their ride, the rest of the kids came around, and my two pals and I were the only 10 year olds in the neighborhood who had surrendered our guns to the PD
We T.P.'ed her damn house the following weekend. I think she was the prototype for resting bitch face.

And that children...

Is how kids become cops.

 

[monkeyswrench]

FBT knew the first "Karen"! Who knew she was from Long Beach?

 

[HALLETT BOY]

I grew up in a middle class area in north Long Beach, there was an elementary school one block over, and a huge federal housing project two blocks from that.
The kids in my neighborhood used that elementary school for our hangout on weekends and summer, riding our bikes, etc.
Playing army was still allowed back then. Encouraged, even.
My pals and I were on the grounds one day, broke up in teams trying to "ambush" the other guys. We had the toy guns, I had a toy tommy gun.
I was leading a group of 3 kids we were approaching an area where a residential street passed by. As I was doing my best Rambo a Long Beach PD doubled unit came roaring around the corner, and stopped. Naturally, we all looked, wondering what was up.
Apparently, we were.
The passenger cop came out the door with his wheel gun heading to the high ready.
I about crapped, and yelled Toys, these are toys, as all 3 of us through our "guns" down.
He started to relax, I yelled again, "We are playing army, there is another team somewhere!)
They deescalated instantly. I can tell you the barrel of that .38 looked big enough to me that it coulda launched bowling balls.

The Helo then arrived, and they called it off.
I asked why they were there, wtf?
On of the officer said, " Well, we got a call that there was a gang war going on here. "
The two cops and all three of us kids started looking around at the houses that faced the school. There was a nosy old biddy that lived about 50 yards from the school acting like she was sweeping her porch staring at us.
"Its her, " I said out loud. "She hates us kids"

The cops gave her the stare and she went back in.
They let us sit in the drivers seat of their ride, the rest of the kids came around, and my two pals and I were the only 10 year olds in the neighborhood who had surrendered our guns to the PD
We T.P.'ed her damn house the following weekend. I think she was the prototype for resting bitch face.

Cops wouldn’t even respond to gang war these days …