Why Do People Take Flinching As A Sign Of Weakness?

Ingy · August 10, 2015, 11:22:31 PM

When people pretend to punch you or something and you flinch

"Haha you flinched you pussy"

Then they pinch or punch you or whatever

Or like in movies when the main character gets shot at or an explosion happens and they don't flinch because it looks cool

It pisses me off more than it should :[

Like what the fuck bro
You're laughing at me because I instinctively respond to a potential threat?

alphy · August 10, 2015, 11:25:04 PM

this happens to me a lot

i don't get called names but still

Sandtrap · August 10, 2015, 11:33:45 PM

That's Macho man culture for you. Or expressely, teenager-istic views on the world.

God forbid you ever meet an adult that does shit like that.

If you do, honestly, just beat the shit out of them however or with whatever you can. Then if they cry about it simply explain that "pussies" don't sit idely by in the face of a potential threat.

Doctor Doom · August 10, 2015, 11:40:11 PM

They must have shitty reflexes if they don't flinch.

Jono · August 10, 2015, 11:50:26 PM

I wanted to punt kick all those motherfuckers that did that "Ha! You flinched" shit to me in school so bad

big sponge · August 10, 2015, 11:52:49 PM

If you flinch it means you have some sort of basic survival instinct.

To put it in Psy's terms.

It means you're not a catfish.

Batch · August 10, 2015, 11:53:11 PM

Yeah they stopped doing that when i flinched and it turned into a punch to the head.

Its funny how easily the quiet kid gets away with 'self defense '

Heh

Batch · August 10, 2015, 11:54:06 PM

Quote from: LC on August 10, 2015, 11:52:49 PM

If you flinch it means you have some sort of basic survival instinct.

To put it in Psy's terms.

It means you're not a catfish.

*sucks on ground*

True Turquoise · August 11, 2015, 12:00:16 AM

Everyone in school thought I was a girl (as a joke obviously) Because I never flinched when they went to hit me in the nuts.

"He never flinches!"
"Dude, you must be a chick!"
"what the hell"

I didn't flinch because I knew they wouldn't actually do it to me.

Ásgeirr · August 11, 2015, 12:00:38 AM

Are you around 10 year olds or what?

Luciana · August 11, 2015, 12:01:59 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:00:16 AM

Everyone in school thought I was a girl (as a joke obviously) Because I never flinched when they went to hit me in the nuts.

"He never flinches!"
"Dude, you must be a chick!"
"what the hell"

I didn't flinch because I knew they wouldn't actually do it to me.

That...

That's just weird. Not you, your friends.

big sponge · August 11, 2015, 12:02:21 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:00:16 AM

Everyone in school thought I was a girl (as a joke obviously) Because I never flinched when they went to hit me in the nuts.

"He never flinches!"
"Dude, you must be a chick!"
"what the hell"

I didn't flinch because I knew they wouldn't actually do it to me.

I only ever flinched once because I kicked my friend in the nuts for real after he tried that.

True Turquoise · August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM

Quote from: Luciana on August 11, 2015, 12:01:59 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:00:16 AM
Everyone in school thought I was a girl (as a joke obviously) Because I never flinched when they went to hit me in the nuts.

"He never flinches!"
"Dude, you must be a chick!"
"what the hell"

I didn't flinch because I knew they wouldn't actually do it to me.
That...

That's just weird. Not you, your friends.

Well yeah.. I never understood it.

Why even punch me there anyway?

Thun · August 11, 2015, 12:04:20 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM

Why even punch me there anyway?

Because it hurts.

Verbatim · August 11, 2015, 12:06:41 AM

Quote from: Jono on August 10, 2015, 11:50:26 PM

I wanted to punt kick all those motherfuckers that did that "Ha! You flinched" shit to me in school so bad

Dumbasssayswhat.

True Turquoise · August 11, 2015, 12:07:03 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:04:20 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM
Why even punch me there anyway?
Because it hurts.

that also hurts my feelings

why would you want to do that

Septy · August 11, 2015, 12:07:24 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:00:16 AM

Everyone in school thought I was a girl (as a joke obviously) Because I never flinched when they went to hit me in the nuts.

"He never flinches!"
"Dude, you must be a chick!"
"what the hell"

I didn't flinch because I knew they wouldn't actually do it to me.

what if I punch you

Kiwicake · August 11, 2015, 12:07:56 AM

I'd flinch at like everything >.>

scaredy cat for life

Thun · August 11, 2015, 12:09:05 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:07:03 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM
Why even punch me there anyway?
Because it hurts.
that also hurts my feelings

why would you want to do that

To quench their sadistic thirsts.

Batch · August 11, 2015, 12:09:23 AM

Quote from: Fruit on August 11, 2015, 12:07:56 AM

I'd flinch at like everything >.>

scaredy cat for life

Even dat ass?

*sips tea*

True Turquoise · August 11, 2015, 12:10:35 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:09:05 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:07:03 AM
Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM
Why even punch me there anyway?
Because it hurts.
that also hurts my feelings

why would you want to do that
To quench their sadistic thirsts.

are you my sister?

stop

Batch · August 11, 2015, 12:12:00 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:10:35 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:09:05 AM
Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:07:03 AM
Quote from: Thunder on August 11, 2015, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 AM
Why even punch me there anyway?
Because it hurts.
that also hurts my feelings

why would you want to do that
To quench their sadistic thirsts.
are you my sister?

stop

This is hentai material, keep going

Thun · August 11, 2015, 12:27:43 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on August 11, 2015, 12:10:35 AM

are you my sister?

stop

lol does your sister abuse you? that is not okay.

Yu · August 11, 2015, 12:35:57 AM

I flinch at a lot of things.

Jive Turkey · August 11, 2015, 03:14:36 AM

100% srs

I used to flinch a lot before I had gotten into fights. Now I don't flinch at all. It leaves you really open, and I know I can take a hit or block/dodge.

Lemy the Lizerd · August 11, 2015, 03:19:41 AM

Quote from: oss on August 11, 2015, 12:00:38 AM

Are you around 10 year olds or what?

let's be real

half of these people have had no meaningful interactions with their peers since like the eigth grade

Ghost Guy · August 11, 2015, 10:20:54 AM

Taking it a step further, if I'm flinching in a way that wouldn't benefit me (closing my eyes, etc.) in a dangerous situation I try to change that reflex.