WTF...HUMMER HATER CONFRONTS ME TODAY

[KenP]

That sux, but definitely file a police report. There's probably a history with that guy.

[Boar-Ral]

When the local chapter of the Canadian Hummer Club was interviewed by CBC last week, the topic of anti-Hummer sentiment was discussed for a long time. We tried to explain why we thought that some people behaved this way. (The people interviewing us offered their suggestions too, we were all discussing together.) It is really hard to explain why, and that is when the person in question is a normally upstanding individual. People like that might either be jealous or have preconveived notions of the Hummer that are skewed or incorrect. Someone like the person that approached you does not sound like he is one of these people. I agree with the others that it is worthy of having the police investigate, because the whole incident just sounds like someone who has several other issues that are waiting to explode.

I am sorry that you had to experience that. I do not know what I would have done in your situation. I am not very confrontational at all, and probably would not have known what to say or do. Until you mentioned that you called 911, the thought never crossed my mind. I tend to lock up in situations like that.

Hopefully he does not frequent the area now. Are there other parking spaces on campus for you?

[ROX]

Welcome to the "in your face" club. Sux don't it?

I called the cops after I told him to smile for the camera. Then I called Drty, and he paid him a visit.


This guy threatened my girlfriend while she was getting something out of the car.

Get the camera out and start snapping pictures. Makes 'em really mad.

[frenzy1]

Wow ! that's some scary stuff man ! good thing you weren't hurt. There are some crazy a holes out there. Jealous bastards !!!

I live in Belgium (europe) and Hummers are extremely rare over here. I've driven it for 1,5 years now and never had one negative comment so far. Everyone stares at me, but in a positive way.

But the way, great ride you have !!

Frenzy
Belgium

[dochummer]

I'm with Drty, file a report....hopefully they'll get the guy. You should have kicked his a**!

Actually, I'm not one to throw a punch...I actually had a guy do that to me as I was walking down the street in Sydney - He was yelling at me to get my f***in butt back to the US blah blah blah. I just played stupid and said, "solly, I fron hong kong." That shut him up, and he walked away...

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I'm sorry to hear you had this experience. I think you did the right thing though. I personally am probably like Boar-Ral in that I can't do anything if someone confronts me. My adrenaline skyrockets and I usually have to sit down for about 20-30 minutes if it's something bad (like what you experienced). It kinda sucks. At least I have a g/f now who would stand up for me if she was there. My ex just thought I was being irrational every time someone seriously stepped on my toes.

Anyway, the only advice I can offer, since I think I'm in a similar situation being at college (I don't have classes every day though):

1. Never park anywhere predictable. Park in different areas, at different times so that someone has a harder time of knowing that you'll be at Point A at Time X. Luckily I don't have to drive to campus most of the time (I live about 1 mile away) so I walk. But when I have to go, I try to vary the time and day. If you're driving to classes, just try to move around in the lot I suppose. I used to hide my H2 in the back corner of the lot where hardly anyone went when I used to commute. I figured it either would be very safe as no one saw it, or it would be a major target. After two years, I had no incidents so I guess it worked out ok.

2. If you're going to do work after dark, park under the lights. Even better if you can park in front of a video camera. I also try not to drive to campus mid-day because there are WAY too many people walking around.

3. Obviously, lock your doors. I sometimes fold in my mirrors too, hoping they will be less easy targets.

4. When you return to your truck, do a walk around. Make sure no one slashed your tires, clogged the exhaust, or vandalized the vehicle in any way. Just in case someone did something, at least you can call the cops before you get home and find out.

5. Hope for the best! I usually find trash on the hood or shoved in the door handles when I come back to the truck if it's been over an hour. People just can't seem to resist bothering it.

I f'cking hate Massachusetts and don't really know why I went back to the school I did. Almost everyone hates the Hummer up there, and I'm one of only 3 that drives around town. I try not to look anymore, but I can safely say I get the middle finger at least once a day. I'm trying to transfer into a good school nearby here in South-Central PA for the fall so I can get away from all the damn greenies.

I feel for you. Best of luck!

Oh, and finally:
I learned this from former Marine who told me try not to carry anything to attack someone that would show intent to harm. Carry something that you could use as a weapon that serves another daily purpose, i.e. Pocket Knife. Helps your defense in court if you have to defend yourself in a situation like this. He carried a sharpened camp shovel that was re-painted and bear mace.

[timgco]

Well, at least it was just a verbal attack more than anything.

Next time use, the I feared for my life so I shot him with bear spray technique. After a Canadian freind shared his experience, I went out and bought two cans.

[WVHummer]

I woke up last week to find "EARTH DESTROYER" written all over my windshields. Three different places. Thought it was funny at 1st, but then it started to aggravate me. fck em all. Think i'll get that for my new license plate:
ERTHDEST
PLANETDEST
I LUV CO (carbon monoxide)

[Bully13]

Originally Posted by WVHummer

I woke up last week to find "EARTH DESTROYER" written all over my windshields. Three different places. Thought it was funny at 1st, but then it started to aggravate me. fck em all. Think i'll get that for my new license plate:
ERTHDEST
PLANETDEST
I LUV CO

"I LUV CO"

I forget.... I think Either Dennis or Drty have that plate already

[obzidian]

i really dont know what to say. Im not the most confrontational person... however, my temper is pretty nasty. I've trained since i was little in many arts of self-defense. weapons training, pressure points, hidden strikes.. russian military "systema" approach of hand to hand combat. However, in a stuation like that, im not sure how i would react.. dont know if i would of felt threatened enough to strike first and ask questions later. HAve been there and the police interregations that follows is in itself, completely not worth it.

Im glad things turned the way they did. That guy is probably a major retard!! I have been to berkely and my opinion is that some ppl there just have to many options on what to believe and feel that whatever they can imagine, no matter how obsured, is true and "no one man, can take that away from me.."

freaking liberals!!

Funny, my folks both have a concealed weapons license for years now. I have been able to take the exam plenty but everytime i decline... i have seen my dad confronted over a PARKING SPACE from the huge guy, i mean huge... 6'7" 300 plus... easy!! Came rushing to my dads window when he tried to sneak by and take the space. He started yelling and reaching in his back jean pocket We had no idea what it may have been so my dad felt threatened.... SOO...my dad had his HK .45 out and in his face when he turned around. Safety on, however, we never saw that guy ever again.

Its not recommended to pull a weapon on someone and not use it and unfortunately kill the individual (dont want to hurt someone and give him a chance to get back at you, if your gonna use it, USE IT.. ) while being threatened, since the reprocusions could be worse.. first thing you learn in that class... however, this was years ago in another part of town.

and that is why i dont have a weapon with me. A camera and a cell phone with 911 on speed dial is a better alternative and i commend you for your actions.

try to keep a closer eye in your mirrors, before entering or exiting your ride/home/building/burger king/ have a firm handle on who is around you.. that is my advice.

these h2 haters are just retarded. Have had ppl stay stupid stuff and notice that the majority are just ignorant, gay (no pun), jealous, trend-followers or a combination or those. pick your poison!!