posted Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:08
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I’m not your buddy guy
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How do you handle it when someone smaller and younger than you decides to call you buddy or pal in a patronizing manner?
While it's normally water off a duck's back, I am pretty juiced up right now. I had a guy say, "Have a good day, buddy." His wife was right next to him, and I'm pretty sure she was eyeing me, so I'm sure it made him feel big.
I had to humble myself because I was at work, and I simply told him, "Have a good day." But is there a clever response to this that won't get you in trouble lol?
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I’m not your guy friend.. lol
When someone calls you buddy it’s not like they’re talking to you in a negative way. If I call someone buddy, then I feel a slight connection that we may be some type of “buddy’s”. I don’t care how young or smaller someone is than you, that doesn’t in anyway shape or form make you better than them. I’m sure you have a completely negative home life.
I would probably find it amusing and respond back with something like "right back at ya, champ"
Cool story buddy.
You too, babe
I think you need to lower your doses and get your e2 levels checked haha
Wow, this post really got the bros going. It's interesting to see the wide range of responses and assumptions about who I am or what kind of person I might be. The interaction with this guy was a brief moment in time.
I'm usually "the nice guy," so much so that most people in my life would have a hard time imagining me being angry. Frustrated or upset, sure. Angry? Not really.
As I said before, situations like this normally aren't a big deal. But if we're being honest, I think most of us have had moments where someone says something or gives us a certain look and, for a split second, you just want to punch them in the face. It doesn't mean you're going to do it. It just means you're human.
I won't go into all the details, but life has given me plenty of opportunities to learn self control and perspective. I was a homeless teenager and have been on my own since I was 16. It took me a long time to get on my feet, but for more than 20 years I've lived a life centered on service and sacrifice. I've worked hard for the life I've built and my little slice of heaven, which is exactly why I would never throw it away over a random interaction with a stranger.
For the record, I'm happily married and have zero interest in flirting with my clients. His wife happened to be smiling and making eye contact. That's not something I encouraged or acted on, and I think most people would notice it if it happened to them.
What I find most interesting is how quick some people are to pretend PEDs can't affect mental health, especially at higher doses. Hormonal changes can absolutely influence mood. High estrogen can cause anxiety and mood swings, low estrogen can contribute to depression and low motivation, high prolactin can lead to low mood and fatigue, and low testosterone after a cycle can cause depression, irritability, and brain fog. Steroids can also affect sleep and alter dopamine and serotonin levels, increasing anxiety, aggression, emotional instability, or depression.
None of that excuses bad behavior, but it's something worth acknowledging. That's why regular blood work matters. Keeping your health markers in check is just as important as tracking physical results.
It not the juice BUDDY, it's you. Get over yourself, give the kid a thumbs up and go on about your business.
I often hear people, especially younger people, say, Bud, Buddy, Pal & Bro. I wouldnt think anything of it, if it was said to me.
You assuming his wife was looking at you as well.
Get hearing the buddy as it can sound childish. Probably innocent comment
Next time just knock him out, drag him behind a bush and go on your merrily way
Double down. “Thanks bud!”
I mean you could always just give him a playful wink and nobody can hear it and cameras might have trouble picking it up. If you really wanted to piss him off, wink at his girl. Or blow them a kiss. Whatever.
You called?
Noone knows Buddy Guy....? Lol
pretty sure it's not because you're juiced up.
Man… between this and some other dude’s earlier road rage post.. you guys are short tempered af.
I personally wouldn't even notice a guy saying that to me. I just really give zero fucks about NPCs in my life. And I have other shit to think about.
I tell this to my son weekly.. “Lions don’t care of the opinions of sheep”. It’s a nice philosophy to have
I’ve always said a lion doesn’t give a fuck what a gazelle thinks but same idea.
I also like the saying, “In order for me to be offended, I would first need to value your opinion.”
Same concept. Their opinion is worthless until their character convinces me otherwise.
Got to agree here. Feelings cloud reality. Anabolics make people feel more clouding their reality even more. We must forego our feelings in order to grow. Live in reality
Either short tempered or havent been through enough real life bullshit. These arent situations to waste emotions on. That said, a comment like that in front of his girl, if the tone is truly patronizing would likely get eye contact and a chuckle.
This right here. I’m in my own world typically paying attention to my daughter playing and eyeing potential dangers/exit routes at all times.
I do the same thing brother. Subconciously even and it Is PTSD. The world is a crazy place and I'll stay scary. Scary kept me alive in a few spots I could have easily not made it out of. Praise god
You know that’s called PTSD right? “Normal” people supposedly don’t do that. Although normal people are boring.. they are the NPCs of the matrix
I think it’s weird that people DONT look for escape routes, or sit so I can analyze my surroundings.
Analyzing all people and locations of possible threats, as well as exfil isnt normal? I cant help it, but my wife loves it, gets her hot and bothered that im her "protector". Credit to the Middle East for my amazing sex life LOL
Is it really? Well normal people always seem unprepared and caught off guard when shit happens
Yea… but in reality, how much “shit” is actually happening. The statistical possibility of getting caught in an event where we actually need an escape route is nearly zero.
I guess it also depends on where one lives. I live in the rural area. My closest big city is full of weak hippies and neck beards. And after visiting Greece and Italy these past couple of weeks, Europe is full of pussies as well.
Well I personally have been in 3-4. One when I was engaging in illegal activities, so that’s my fault there. The other ones were because pick up basketball breeds pure ignorance and guns were pulled arguing over foul calls.
But those aren’t the scenarios I’m thinking of. Moreso someone trying to snag my kid, a car losing control and coming over the curb, etc. Had one while driving with my wife and we were behind a truck with shit poorly tied down in the bed, I told her to stop following behind them and to go around or something bad was going to happen, second we got past them they lost their entire load in the bed of their truck all over the highway. That’s more the kind of stuff I’m thinking of not really active shooter type scenarios
Ahhh ok… in that case, yes, I’m always on edge
Actually solid way of living!!!!!
I am petty AF
Hahahaha i appreciate the honesty
I handle it like this
Golden
Been waiting like an hr for you to post that. Was alllllmost about to post it for you and tag you.
Fukn slut
Lmao. That’s great.
Probably the only line I remember from that movie.
Redrum
My go to is to psychopathically switch to the nicest smile and nicest guy you’ve ever seen; Laugh, Smile and say Take Care Brother.
I call everyone buddy. I didn't realize it made ppl freak out like this... Definitely not stopping now.
He did clarify “patronizing manner”.
I feel like your "patronizing" me now... BUDDY
you’re*
IM GONNA FUCKING LOSE IT
good looking out tho
Yeah Buddy!!
LIGHT WEIGHT!
“You too, BUD”
Then hit a nasty side tri so his girl can’t help but have an insta orgasm. By the law of nature, she is your woman now.
It’s pretty easy, actually that’s how I got my last 3 wives.
I would look at it as he's the one with the issue - not you. So who cares ....
Definitely a word an insecure guy would make
Proper fucking
lol such a good movie
"Hey, you too son, take care now."