My "Bah Humbug" Moment...

[Worf]

I usually eat breakfast on weekends at "Carols Place" a locally run eatery near me. We've been going there for about 10 years now. Today puddin' and I walked in and I noticed a life sized "Frosty" seated near the tree. I thought "my that's one big stuffed Frosty the Snowman". A split second later Frosty....

Stood Up and turned towards me.

Now between learning "fright or flight" early on in the Housing Projects of NY City... and having those instincts honed by a tour and a half in the Army instinct took over. In a flash I had my left hand around Frosty's shoulder and my right an inch from his face. I stopped myself right before I clocked him. Needless to say the whole place gasped, then laughed. I retired to my table with a case of the shakes and a shamefaced grin. BMB (Black Man Blushing) all though breakfast. I apologized as I was leaving. Puddin' just shook her head and mumbled something about not being able to take the "jungle out of da beast.

Sigh...

Worf

 

[Bugguy]

You made it back, so muscle memory served you well. You pulled the take-down move which speaks to you not being a crazed Vietnam vet. You still have control. Don't worry, she'll remember it longer than you will.

 

[Touchofevil]

I usually eat breakfast on weekends at "Carols Place" a locally run eatery near me. We've been going there for about 10 years now. Today puddin' and I walked in and I noticed a life sized "Frosty" seated near the tree. I thought "my that's one big stuffed Frosty the Snowman". A split second later Frosty....

Stood Up and turned towards me.

Now between learning "fright or flight" early on in the Housing Projects of NY City... and having those instincts honed by a tour and a half in the Army instinct took over. In a flash I had my left hand around Frosty's shoulder and my right an inch from his face. I stopped myself right before I clocked him. Needless to say the whole place gasped, then laughed. I retired to my table with a case of the shakes and a shamefaced grin. BMB (Black Man Blushing) all though breakfast. I apologized as I was leaving. Puddin' just shook her head and mumbled something about not being able to take the "jungle out of da beast.

Sigh...

Worf

:rofl:

 

[Gregg Axley]

No worries Worf, some of us hate Frosty.
Plus given the fact NYC has people in costume (from what I've read), you never know if they are friend, foe, or nut.
Thank you for your service btw....:eusa_clap

Oh, knowing the little bit I do about Frosty, a less frightening tactic next time might just be to remove his top hat.
Apparently this disables him.
Or open the shade next to is seat...either one works.

 

[Touchofevil]

No worries Worf, some of us hate Frosty.
Plus given the fact NYC has people in costume (from what I've read), you never know if they are friend, foe, or nut.
Thank you for your service btw....:eusa_clap

Oh, knowing the little bit I do about Frosty, a less frightening tactic next time might just be to remove his top hat.
Apparently this disables him.
Or open the shade next to is seat...either one works.

As does an open flame. A magnifying glass could be entertaining as well.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

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[Gregg Axley]

As does an open flame. A magnifying glass could be entertaining as well.