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Just been very rude to some men on the train and now I’m both embarrassed and slightly scared

226 replies

AveAtqueVale · 07/12/2018 14:24

In fairness, they were rude first. But I am possibly the least confrontational person in the world (with strangers, at least) and I’m not sure what came over me. Bunch of laddy blokes, early 20s and clearly fairly well-oiled, being generally loud and obnoxious. Leering and commenting at some teenage girls who initially tried to ignore them then sensibly moved carriages. Everyone else ignoring them. I eventually got sick of it and went to move carriages as well but that involved walking past them. As I did so one of them said something along the lines of he’d happily fuck me even though I’m fat Hmm and others all laughed. Normally I’d just ignore but for some reason I turned round, intending to channel Mumsnet with ‘did you mean to be so rude?’ But what actually came out was ‘is there any particular reason why you’re being so rude today or are you always just a bunch of total cunts?’ Blush

Audible gasp from someone else in carriage, followed by rather ominous silence so I scurried off. Now sitting at the other end of the train shaking, mortified and hoping they don’t come to find me Confused.

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Size7feet · 07/12/2018 15:04

Well done you, I imagine everyone else in the carriage was pleased and they are hopefully embarrassed at their behaviour after being called out on it which they should be.

I once had a similar moment on a train with a group of drunken blokes swearing loudly and being generally off, I had the DC with me and went over and asked them all to tone it down a bit as there were children listening. I then felt mortified as they not only left the carriage but also each apologised individually to me and the kids on the way out!!

Anlaf · 07/12/2018 15:07

oh i cackled out loud at this

well done OP

keep speaking your mind, it gets more fun with practice

maras2 · 07/12/2018 15:07

Good for you ave Star Wine
Did they use that witty come back beloved by all tosspot blokes 'Fuck off you fat lezzer.I wouldn't touch you if ....................... (insert own 'witticism')

Cadburyssurpriseegg · 07/12/2018 15:08

Did they say anything back ?

RadicalFern · 07/12/2018 15:09

Woohoo! What a comeback I love it!

SushiMonster · 07/12/2018 15:10

I woudl have cheered you

InsomniacAnonymous · 07/12/2018 15:11

Well done. If I'd tried to do that my words would've come out all garbled and I would've been embarrassed for a good reason. You however, have nothing to feel embarrassed about.

LegoAdventCalendar · 07/12/2018 15:11

Bravo!

KittyB52 · 07/12/2018 15:12

That is bloody awesome! Also loving the audible gasp from somewhere in the carriage. Grin

Nicknamesalltaken · 07/12/2018 15:13

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You are brilliant.

OoohAyyye · 07/12/2018 15:15

Go you!

milkymoonshine · 07/12/2018 15:16

Yay! You are awesome Star Well done!

1hello2hello · 07/12/2018 15:16

If I knew you I'd buy you Wine

SnailorSwift · 07/12/2018 15:16

Well done you! Nothing to be embarrassed about 🍷🍷🍷

LordPickle · 07/12/2018 15:18

Bravo! I completely understand why you feel embarrassed (I would be too) but you absolutely did the right thing. Hold your head high, you did nothing wrong.

CallMeRachel · 07/12/2018 15:18

Well done you. If they come anywhere near you get your phone out and start recording them. Remember the train guard can call on BTP and have them removed if necessary.

Melamin · 07/12/2018 15:18

Awesome Grin

Theimpossiblegirl · 07/12/2018 15:19

I wish I'd been there to clap for you!
Well done OP.

OKhitmewithit · 07/12/2018 15:21

Cunt is a very underused word. Nice work

MrsWembley · 07/12/2018 15:21

Amazing and well done!!👌👍👍👍

Who was the audible gasp from, btw, them or the rest of the carriage?

81Byerley · 07/12/2018 15:29

Well done!

GoblinsAndGhouls · 07/12/2018 15:31

Brilliant!

MutedUser · 07/12/2018 15:33

WTG op

Taffeta · 07/12/2018 15:33

Fucking awesome op well done!

Whatamuddleduck · 07/12/2018 15:34

You are marvellous and have nothing to be embarrassed about!
Seriously you probably just prevented them harassing more women, well done x