News Flash:

Boom is a sarcastic, misanthropic bastard. He has no paitience for idiots.

I know, this is earth-shattering information.

Those who know me well are likely saying to themselves "Boom, you quick-witted bastard, what has caused this sudden, unforeseen shift if your perception of the human condition? Your friends have always known you as a patient, altruistic person with nothing but love for the rest of the world. Your posting history has shown nothing but virtue and compassion."

Friday morning, I realized how much I truly enjoy almost getting into fights.

Usually I manage to talk my way into conflicts that could end up very damaging to my physical well-being. Fortunately, I have managed to diffuse the situation every time. Usually by confusing people to the point that I can walk away unnoticed. A man who resembles a cranky grizzly bear moving unnoticed is quite a feat, but somehow I manage. Frequently.

A large plus in my favor is my size and appearance. The comparison to a grizzly bear might be a bit of hyperbole, but not much. If people have a chance to realize that they are trying to stare down a person roughly the size of the Colossus of Rhodes, they tend to back down in short order.

My luck will change one day. When that happens, the end result will be something to behold.