How do you guys deal with random comments from strangers?

[spartan300]

Yes, It took me a good 5-6 years to realize that I didn't need to react with physical aggression when it was only words.

"You are a far better man then I Gunga Din"!

[Wrath]

I like it most of the time I like to stand out in a crowd. And just say thanks I’m trying. Then it starts with how much ya lift ?

[Altered Beast]

Heaven forbid you should call someone out for spewing ignorant remarks!.

LOL! True.

[ChrisTuttle]

Do they even sell yoga pants big enough to fit tree trunk quads!!!!!! For me NAMASTE away from that stretching shit! LOL!!

HAAH I am going to say yes considering the people I see walking around who SHOULD NOT be wearing yoga pants AHHAH

[spartan300]

HAAH I am going to say yes considering the people I see walking around who SHOULD NOT be wearing yoga pants AHHAH

lmao!

[Rex]

Ok, let me preface this by saying I’m not the biggest or strongest guy out there...I’m 6’, 245 but I’m not all that lean, but have a pretty wide back, big traps, etc.

Anyways...I work with the public and constantly have people making comments to me about how big I am, and blah blah blah. I’m not the most social guy in the world, so I really don’t know how to take it when people say this stuff. I guess my thing is that I don’t lift to impress other people, I do that shit to push my own limits and to satisfy my self, so it’s just odd to me that people find it ok to just randomly say shit about it. Like, I wouldn’t bring it up in conversation if someone had a huge mole on their face, so why do I have to hear about being more built than your average fat slob?

If it´s a nice comment or a joke I just play along and smile. If it´s something disrespectful I don´t respond at all or still smile. That pisses these guys off more than any other possible response.

[Altered Beast]

if it´s a nice comment or a joke i just play along and smile. If it´s something disrespectful i don´t respond at all or still smile. That pisses these guys off more than any other possible response.

so true!

[Bean]

If it´s a nice comment or a joke I just play along and smile. If it´s something disrespectful I don´t respond at all or still smile. That pisses these guys off more than any other possible response.

Just stand their and stare...no answer. Just stare and then continue with your sets. It would so much fun to watch that interaction.

[Altered Beast]

Just stand their and stare...no answer. Just stare and then continue with your sets. It would so much fun to watch that interaction.

I've done that before it drives them nuts! Or you can just flat out intimidate them until they slowly back away =) that works well too.

[spartan300]

But for most of us average joes it could create an awkward situation! LOL!