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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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chachaboom · 07/12/2018 22:21

YAAAAS! ✊Well done. The C bomb was totally justified and applied appropriately in this instance.

Rebe32 · 07/12/2018 22:22

Well done OP!!

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 07/12/2018 22:42

Good work OP 🙌

Giggorata · 07/12/2018 22:44

You are amazing! 👏🏻 💫 🏅🥂

Shockers · 08/12/2018 17:23

Totally justified.

The bunch of total cunts!

Otterseatpuffinsdontthey · 08/12/2018 17:35

Reading your thread as it was recommended from another one.
Well done OP! Xmas Smile

OpalIridescence · 08/12/2018 17:40

I bet most of the people around you agreed with you.

I once had a situation like this but on a bus so I had to stay there once I had confronted. The group got off and several of the silent passengers then thanked me.

People seem to freeze/ go mute in these scenarios, be proud that today you weren't one of them Wine.

BirdseyeFrozen · 08/12/2018 17:40

Well now, this struck a chord with a lot of us, well done you!

BeardedMum · 08/12/2018 17:40

You go girlfriend💪

CasanovaFrankenstein · 08/12/2018 18:15

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Ecofluffynanny · 08/12/2018 18:39

You are my new hero 💕💕💕💕💕

greeneyedlulu · 08/12/2018 19:34

That's just awesome!! Buy yourself and large g and t and revel in your fabulousness !!

DeniseRoyal · 08/12/2018 20:20

Well done!!! I wish more people would stand up to this kind of vile and intimidating behaviour!!! You are a legend 😍😍😍

ThisIsNotMyRealName1 · 08/12/2018 20:49

Good on you OP.

My ability to form a sentence would desert me in that kind of situation and invariably I'd end up saying something stupid about myself! Grin

LottaHogs · 08/12/2018 21:25

What you said was perfect and quite retrained really Grin
I think I love you!

NotBeforeCoffee · 08/12/2018 21:45

Brilliant! I would have given you a round of applause

purplebunny2012 · 09/12/2018 01:00

Well done! Hopefully put them in their places

EnthusiasmIsDisturbed · 09/12/2018 02:25

Fantastic op

Why should we put up with this anymore

wafflyversatile · 09/12/2018 02:30

Entirely appropriate language. Well done.

I had a similar experience a couple of years back. I threatened to rip his bollocks off if he came any nearer. Staff put out an announcement about swearing! Um, what about sexual harassment? He was met by police at the next station so worked out ok.

Mummyoflittledragon · 09/12/2018 03:22

Well done for responding to these idiots. So what if the language was a little fruity! 👏👏👏

Hohomerrykittymania · 09/12/2018 03:26

Totally well done! I would never have found that the courage to do this. Good on you! Some people really are assholes and needs to be told.

Deathraystare · 09/12/2018 08:30

Serves the rude feckers right! That will teach them. Not every woman is a silent target. Some get shitty and/or fight back!

Well done!!

AGHHHH · 09/12/2018 09:50

They deserved nothing less!!

Maelstrop · 09/12/2018 10:34

I'd have applauded you had I been there. Bloody well done!

ToftyAC · 09/12/2018 12:26

Bravo 👏 well done you. I applaud your stance!

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