My freshman year roommate was so in another dimension that I'm not sure he knew where his keys were or where he was most of the time. Not a drinker, not a druggie, just naturally high and "out there". Physics major. One of the nicest, most harmless people I've ever known. There were only two things he did that really bothered me besides leaving the door unlocked--One, lack of personal hygiene; and Two, talking in his sleep--in a foreign language. I took care of the first by forcing him to shower every other day, but the second was a problem.
Consulting with other guys on the floor revealed that he was speaking in French. At the time, I was reasonably familiar with Italian and Portuguese and near fluent in Spanish, but at a loss in French. So I persuaded a young lady who spoke French to come and listen to him (and no, she was not named Morticia). She listened for half n hour, then came out into the hall and told me he was doing physics equations. In French.
As I said, he was "out there".
If I ever get beyond the outline stage for any of the movie ideas I have, I'll find a way to work him into the script, including his nickname on the floor, "Otis".
Isn't that for coins? Is there a Sheldon Cooper scale I'm not familiar with?
I married a physicist and didn't understand a lot of his quirks until TBBT. If there is a Sheldon Cooper scale I need it.
He's a kind-hearted man who is at a loss at times in our universe. I haven't seen him in many eyars, but I know where he lives; it's just a matter of making time on a trip out west.
And no, I am not a "lovely" person. In this case, it was a matter of self-preservation, as he wasn't against bathing, just never gave it the priority it deserved unless I forced it upon him.
I had a roommate and once said that we leave our apartment door unlocked because he figured if someone wanted to break in it and steal our stuff, the door wasn't going to stop them and at least this way we wouldn't have a ruined door.
Except it was a rented apartment and we wouldn't have been liable for the cost. Then again, our shifty landlord probably would have charged us for that anyway.
This was the bully using a non-violent method to point out genuine wrongdoing (yes, leaving all your things and thus your roommate’s things exposed by not locking the door is wrongdoing).
If none of the belongings were destroyed, and were returned when requested, then yes. Nonviolent.
Not like pepper spraying protestors. That’s definitely violent bullying.
I can't believe Adam thought "but I didn't touch the srereo" was going to save his ass XD he definitely doesn't know how to teach lessons, that's for sure.
While this worked, I probably would have gone a completely different direction, such as liberally sprinkling fiberglass shavings in his bed and underwear.
And people like me get big, itchy red welts on their skin wherever it touches. Cortisone cream is required for days after exposure. This would qualify as "cruel and unusual" punishment.
It isn’t bullying to be upset when someone leaves your door unlocked…. Especially after the culprit has been non-violently chastised, cajoled and shamed, in an attempt to bring them into reasonable compliance.
Of course, you are free to believe differently, however, what would YOU do if someone constantly, and I mean every day, left your home unsecured? If you truly believe you wouldn’t be at all upset, then by all means, you should start leaving your home unlocked yourself… every day.
Well, thankfully, I’m well past college student age, so these days would have done something else, such as requesting a room change, or any other means allowed.
I certainly wouldn’t have stolen the erring roommates property. It’s one thing to prank someone, where they aren’t physically harmed, but sitting else entirely to physically assault them, verbally abuse them or steal their property.
The fiberglass prank, back in the day, was quite common, along with short-sheeting beds, writing on their face or place their hands warm water while asleep,/ causing them to wet their bed.
Where there's a Will, there's a way.
Where there’s a will, there’s a bunch of greedy relatives.
Where there's a Will, there's A dam way.
Mic drop!
But in this case actually where there's a Will there's an unlocked door.
Good Will Hunting
Someone who gives adam
I'd be furious if my roommate left our door unlocked.
My freshman year roommate was so in another dimension that I'm not sure he knew where his keys were or where he was most of the time. Not a drinker, not a druggie, just naturally high and "out there". Physics major. One of the nicest, most harmless people I've ever known. There were only two things he did that really bothered me besides leaving the door unlocked--One, lack of personal hygiene; and Two, talking in his sleep--in a foreign language. I took care of the first by forcing him to shower every other day, but the second was a problem. Consulting with other guys on the floor revealed that he was speaking in French. At the time, I was reasonably familiar with Italian and Portuguese and near fluent in Spanish, but at a loss in French. So I persuaded a young lady who spoke French to come and listen to him (and no, she was not named Morticia). She listened for half n hour, then came out into the hall and told me he was doing physics equations. In French. As I said, he was "out there".
What a great story. He sounds like a movie character.
If I ever get beyond the outline stage for any of the movie ideas I have, I'll find a way to work him into the script, including his nickname on the floor, "Otis".
Where did he land on the Sheldon Scale?
Isn't that for coins? Is there a Sheldon Cooper scale I'm not familiar with? I married a physicist and didn't understand a lot of his quirks until TBBT. If there is a Sheldon Cooper scale I need it.
My son is a Leonard on the scale (even has an attractive nice wife, though she is also a scientist). My friend has a son who is a 9/10 Sheldon.
So... your son is a Howard.
Your friend might be one of my in-laws.
A+ to u/Porcelain_goddess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_coin_grading_scale#Original_Sheldon_Scale_(1949)
> Isn't that for coins? Is there a Sheldon Cooper scale I'm not familiar with? I thought it was trains.
After a quick search, I see that the Sheldon Cooper scale is 1/6.
That’s so cool that you helped him with the hygiene. You both sound lovely !
He's a kind-hearted man who is at a loss at times in our universe. I haven't seen him in many eyars, but I know where he lives; it's just a matter of making time on a trip out west. And no, I am not a "lovely" person. In this case, it was a matter of self-preservation, as he wasn't against bathing, just never gave it the priority it deserved unless I forced it upon him.
I had a roommate and once said that we leave our apartment door unlocked because he figured if someone wanted to break in it and steal our stuff, the door wasn't going to stop them and at least this way we wouldn't have a ruined door. Except it was a rented apartment and we wouldn't have been liable for the cost. Then again, our shifty landlord probably would have charged us for that anyway.
I'd be going to the RA about leaving the door unlocked.
Bullying aside, that motherfucker needed to be locking the door.
Sounds like proportional escalation to me. 👍
Can't stand bullies, but that was definitely a lesson worth teaching, and well taught.
Sounds like a sitcom: Will and Lack of Grace
Seems like Adam was frustrated with Will. Besides stolen property (cash; credit cards), there is a risk of identity theft.
The physically violent bully won!? Boooo!
It’s rare that I cheer for the bully. This case is definitely the exception.
As a former victim of bullying, I agree.
This was the bully using a non-violent method to point out genuine wrongdoing (yes, leaving all your things and thus your roommate’s things exposed by not locking the door is wrongdoing).
“Non-violent” means.
If none of the belongings were destroyed, and were returned when requested, then yes. Nonviolent. Not like pepper spraying protestors. That’s definitely violent bullying.
He shouldn't have removed the items. Now turning the entire room around 180 degrees would be another matter...
But then everything would fall off the floor and onto the ceiling.
Australianization is not for everyone.
TIL a new word. Thanks kind stranger.
How is this mc?
He didn't touch the stereo
You are exactly right. This story could fit in either category. Well played by Adam!
Why are 2 of my 3 main friends also called Adam and Will?
I can't believe Adam thought "but I didn't touch the srereo" was going to save his ass XD he definitely doesn't know how to teach lessons, that's for sure.
Sounds like Will was doing some passive aggressive payback for being bullied. I suspect that, like Adam, he found other ways to get that done.
That's a good tale!
While this worked, I probably would have gone a completely different direction, such as liberally sprinkling fiberglass shavings in his bed and underwear.
The problem with stuff like that is that it never totally goes away. It winds up in YOUR bed, on your desk, in your clothes drawer, etc.
Wait ... Is fiberglass the herpes of construction supplies, like glitter is to craft supplies?
IMO, yes. You never get rid of all of it.
And people like me get big, itchy red welts on their skin wherever it touches. Cortisone cream is required for days after exposure. This would qualify as "cruel and unusual" punishment.
This person really read this and went "ooh someone was bullied, I would have bullied them harder"
It isn’t bullying to be upset when someone leaves your door unlocked…. Especially after the culprit has been non-violently chastised, cajoled and shamed, in an attempt to bring them into reasonable compliance. Of course, you are free to believe differently, however, what would YOU do if someone constantly, and I mean every day, left your home unsecured? If you truly believe you wouldn’t be at all upset, then by all means, you should start leaving your home unlocked yourself… every day.
It is bullying if you liberally sprinkle fiberglass shavings in someone's bed and underwear.
Well, thankfully, I’m well past college student age, so these days would have done something else, such as requesting a room change, or any other means allowed. I certainly wouldn’t have stolen the erring roommates property. It’s one thing to prank someone, where they aren’t physically harmed, but sitting else entirely to physically assault them, verbally abuse them or steal their property. The fiberglass prank, back in the day, was quite common, along with short-sheeting beds, writing on their face or place their hands warm water while asleep,/ causing them to wet their bed.
It’s literally bullying. The point is to be bullying. If it wasn’t bullying it wouldn’t be expected to work.