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Re: OP - "How short is your fuse?"
...*rubbing back of neck*... *anxiously shuffling from foot to foot*... Uh, guys... Listen, I'm not sure I feel very comfortable discussing how short my "fuse" is. That's an awfully personal question, and I'm a little self-conscious about it, to be honest.... *wringing hands nervously*... *wiping sweaty palms on pants legs*.... *resumes hand wringing*....And as to who/what "lights" my "fuse"..... Well... Uh... *looking up and away and then down at feet*... It, uh... It involves a small pool, lime jello, naked midget clowns, and kittens.... Is that a bad thing?...
@ Tin-Man
Don't ever worry about the size of your fuse... Worry about liking lime jello though, what the hell is wrong with you?
@Tin-Man
You should be careful about having your "fuse" lighted. You might end up like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiu6DFXeF9A
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The one who lights my fuse most often is myself. Making a stupid mistake really gets me into a bad state.
@NeverHappened: Actually, you are more correct than you know. "I always light my own fuse." I am responsible. What is funny about me is that I frequently know this and will tell people that I am going to go off on them if X happens again. "You do this again and I am going to lose my shit and read you the riot act." I actually do give people a warning. I don't know why they don't listen.
In my opinion; anger or going off, is always about trying to get what I want. It is the lowest of all defensive mechanisms. "Oral Rage" It is no different that a toddler demanding a cookie and then throwing a fit when he does not get what he wants. Unfortunately for us, many people respond to our base effort at manipulation - yelling and screaming. We do it because it works. It is quicker and easier than trying to use logic and reason.
My fuse is pretty dam short anymore! It seems as I have gotten older and have been through a lot of shit in the last 10 years, the following lights my fuse:
Bullies, Evangelical christians, christian music. republicans, racists, liars, trump, maga hats, anti-abortion nuts, TV evangelists, greed, people that wrap themselves in the flag, lawyers, cops, Texas Roadhouse (how the fuck can you enjoy your steak when they play that shitty music at full volume?), diesel vehicles, trucks so fucking high you could drive under them, texting and driving morons, motorcycles that basically are inches from your bumper, people that thank god after a tragedy always get me pissed off! Other than those few things, I am pretty laid back,lol!
People with really dirty houses wind me up. My sister in law is one of those people. The place is disgusting, as soon as you walk into her house you can see how lazy she is... Stuff everywhere, the kitchen is filthy, her bog doesn't look like it's been cleaned EVER.
My wife and I went last weekend, there was some cat shit with fury stuff growing on it in the litter tray (which is in her kitchen.) She offered me a cup of tea and then food, I politely declined. She doesn't seem to notice the squalor... I've even seen a pair of her knickers (with Richard Widmarks) just slat on the floor in her bathroom, it's like this all the time, it's not like she doesn't have time on her hands.. She doesn't work and her kids are at school all day.
I reckon if she tried to employ a cleaner, they'd take one look and decline the work... It really is that bad.
I try not to go there very often, when I do I'm always uncomfortable, my wife says she's depressed (not my wife, my sister in law) I say it's no wonder she's depressed living in that shit hole.
WHOLEY SHIT! How could I have left that one out, as I am a neat freak! Well forgetting that one lit my fuse! I am mad at myself!!! I know people like that, especially one that has garbage all inside her vehicle and if we go out she doesn't understand why I get pissed when I have to clean my seat off before I can get in!
OH MY GOD! I got out a ruler and was holding my fuse up to measure it and it began to grow. What the hell! I had to stop immediately. I have no idea how long it could have gotten.
Re: Cog measuring his growing fuse
Sure, sounds impressive at first glance.... Until you realize he was using a micrometer ruler.
"and it began to grow."
LMAO
You should have just cut off the fuse with a knife, a pair of scissors or an axe. Then you wouldn't have to worry about the growth. Or having it lit.
@Get off my lawn: Damn,,,, I am not allowed to have axes, knives or scissors. I am also banned from using letter openers, nail clippers, forks, spoons, heads of lettuce, peanut butter, ball point pens, plastic bags, can openers and tuna fish. It seems like the list gets longer every year. I do have some sand paper but I fear the friction might light the fuse and who knows what would happen after that? It could be dangerous.
Well then, use a mitre saw or a laser cutter. Or a sword. Cannot see those on the list.
Plasma cutter?... Water jet, maybe?
I don't call myself 'cranky" for nothing.
I have T shirt which reads "Grumpy Old Man" . The shirt was a compromise gift from my sis--She couldn't find one which said "Cranky Old Cunt". I thought that might not be allowed as screen name on a forum.
What pushes my buttons? That depends entirely on the situation. EG I have no time for proselytisers. If such people get in my face I tend to say some very unkind things.
Some people seem to assume that 'old' also means 'stupid'. PLUS 60 not the new 40. It's 60 and 70 is old. Doesn't mean one longer has a lust for life and an insatiable curiosity,.
What passes for my wit tends to be a bit sardonic. Some people don't get me. Ok ,a lot of people.
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