Lizard boy and lizard girl
People are weird. That's not something I've just worked out, I've thought it for a long time and it's based on interactions, observations, what I know about history, through documentaries and on m any other factors. People are weird. I'm not just levelling the accusation at everyone else though, I'm putting my hand up also; I am, after all, a person.
Recently my partner went out to catch up with a friend and I went to the gun club to shoot. Afterwards I felt like a coffee and, purely by chance, ended up at the cafe my partner and her friend were at.
They didn't see me so I left them alone and sat elsewhere, but within view of them, and read my book, a really cool non-fiction about Carlos Hathcock, USMC Scout Sniper, (the most successful sniper in the Vietnam War). Anyway, I'd look up now and then and admire my partner and how she'd laugh or tilt her head to the right and hook her hair over her ear with a casual gesture, how I knew what she was thinking by her expressions and how she managed to maintain situational awareness in the cafe while paying attention to her friend, something I taught her. She does this little frown sometimes which I find cute too and when she fully smiles it's like the sun coming up. I also noticed someone else watching her as well.
Lizard boy
There was a chap, maybe forty years old, sitting a couple tables away from my partner and her friend and he was intently studying them, and my partner specifically. I didn't pay it any mind as I know that sort of thing happens until he started doing weird stuff to get her attention; that got my attention.
I can't say exactly what weird stuff he was doing specifically, it's just what I read in his body language. He was posturing, preening and puffing up like a boy lizard might do when on a rock trying to gain the attention of a girl lizard. It was so fucken weird but I also thought it was funny because...well, he looked like a total fucken dick head.
The best bit was when his phone rang...I expected him so say something like, "go for Peter," or whatever his name was, but he disappointed me.
He talked super loud though so the girls could hear, clearly he was the most in-demand and important businessman on the planet, a real mover and shaker, and did some more posturing in the hope my partner would look over and observe him in his full and glorious state of virile manliness. She did not. This went on for the whole phone call and then it was time for him to get another coffee...instead of taking the closest route to the counter he walked the long way right by my partners table and I assume was fully flexed at the same time, biceps and butt cheeks both, stomach sucked in to reveal rippling abs! He had a sneaky look down her top on the way past too. What a tosser.
Thinking on this episode, I understand how women get creeped out by men. Some may respond to the attention of course, but I think many don't really like it. I've read that men get a sense of validation, maybe power, from openly demonstrating their manliness and interest in a woman, probably why the wolf whistle became so popular, but from what I know most women find it unsettling.
A little after the fellow received the coffee he'd ordered my partner looked up and saw me sitting across the way. She flashed her pirate smile, you know the sort of smile that makes one want to do anything, and inclined her head to invite me over. Not one to miss a chance to go over and, on the way, give lizard boy a smug as fuck look and then a death stare I went, pulled out a chair and sat down, leaning in to kiss my partner on the cheek. Lizard boy looked a little sad I guess, envious also, but fuck him...he can go find his own lizard girl.
Have you observed any weird behaviours like this whilst out and about in society? If so, feel free to tell me about it or just comment generally if you'd like to.
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lucky that did not happen to you in Colombia' Pablo' era, when men in niteclubs, parties or public places were asked to leave the premises under death threats and leaving behind their girls for the drug lord to try to buy sexual favor.
Yeah, that sounds like somewhere I'd never want to be.
Cool picture of a lizard. Now look in the background, at the rock. See all those faces?
Oh yeah, I didn't see th m before but now I do. Interesting how the eye tends to focus on one thing, the main subject, and ignores the rest until it's directed there. Nice work!
See how that ties in to your post here? Situational awareness and all that. At times for me, it can be a bit much. I saw those faces before the lizard.
Yep, it's important to look at more than just what's immediately apparent.
Indeed. And to add another layer: those faces aren't really there. Pareidolia.
Faces in things...I've seen some hilarious examples over the years.
One of my favorite things in life.
I'm always on the look out for one...would make a reasonable post right?
Seemed to keep me going for quite a few years.
The behavior of men (I speak without distinction of gender) is very similar to that of animals, the difference is in the awareness we have of our own attitude...
Thus, a male peacock will open his tail to any female, whether he has a mate or not, because they cannot distinguish him.
So, there are many "male" homo sapiens that do not show an adequate behavior after so many years of evolution and that guy was one of those.
It's the price of being married to a very pretty woman, I imagine.
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Around here there are plenty of energumenos like that, and the best thing to do is to ignore them completely.
My partner knows how to handle idiots like this and, to be honest, he wasn't being too intrusive, just obnoxious, so there was no harm being done. He looked a little sheepish once I'd gone over there and that was the end of it.
We women also know how to make ourselves respected, whether we are one way or another.
Excellent day.
I agree, and it's empowering for those who do. @amirl
When I read some of your posts, such as this one it is as I am in front of you, listening to your words and watching the scene there with you, I can see your face, the tone of your words and your smile while describing the story. It is glorious!
What a nice comment! I'm glad my writing sometimes brings you into the moment, it means I'm doing a reasonable job with my writing.
The fucking boy wanted to hook up with your partner, if it was my gf I would kick him. You finally punished him well by kissing your partner. What did the boy look like then? In our society ex bf is considered a coward if gf goes with someone else.
I'm not in the habit of beating down on random people so that's why I didn't do it. He knew what's up when I came along and that was enough; I prefer not to get violent if there's other options but, of course, that doesn't mean I can't or won't if the situation requires it.
Being a woman, I agree.
Lemme tell you the thing that appealed me the most in this post. It is the way you appreciated each expression of your partner. That's adorable 😍
Yeah, I think most women would agree with you on the unsettling nature of situations like this; my partner how to look after herself but that doesn't make these situations any less unsettling.
Thanks for your nice comment regarding my remarks in respect of my partner; I'm an observant person and certainly appreciate what I see when I look at my partner.
Being observant is not enough to appreciate someone. It needs sincere emotions of love in your heart ❤️ 🙂
You're right, but many people don't really see who they look at...I do though. That's what I meant by observant, not that being observant equates to appreciation.
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Well, I had something else in my mind. There are certain people who are quite observant but they look at the beauty with an eye of jealousy and then they see the little black spot on the white fabric. You know what I mean
Ah yes, there are many types of people who make up this world. I'm fortunate that my partner and I are quite connected and therefore have a respectful, passionate and solid relationship.
Good wishes to both of you
Thank you. @amirl
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It is one thing to grab a look at a gal and it is another to ogle at them. I am with you in that I can see why they get creeped out so easy around men sometimes.
Hathcock is a legend. So many stories exist about that man they seem unreal, but most are real.
Yeah, some blokes are just creepy wankers; I don't get why they would think it's ever going to work in their favour or maybe they just get off on the feeling of making a woman feel that way. Dumbasses.
Hathcock certainly is, no doubt. As a long range shooter myself he's one of those I look to with a good degree of respect.
He is deserving of it from any Warrior.
@galenkp you have a well organized manner of writing your post which made me to fall for it all the time. Your write-ups brings me to the real act of it. Kudos to you sir.
Thank you for your favourable comments, I appreciate it.
While I was reading I imagined your face hahaha but more the lizard's face when he saw you approaching your girl.
That's what he gets for looking at other people's women!
Yes, of course it has happened to me and many times, but my guy wasn't around hahaha and I managed on my own. I tend to have that look.... of... what are you looking , my look says it all. And if he stops to talk to me, I'm just curt in my answers.
I don't know about all women, but certain alpha male attitudes... make us women run away hahaha.
Now if those things come from our guy if we like them hahahaha
I think it's pays for a woman to have the ability to deal with situations like this, but the sad thing is that men put them in the position to have to.
A learned skill, but it is a very uncomfortable situation.... I wonder if they are real men?
Probably not. @amirl
I feel the same way.
If I relate I find them very common in India. Young boys or man trying to other gal attention is very common. I don't know why but they behave in a different way to seek attention or trying to show off in a differrnt manner
Some men act pretty badly, but th n women can too. I guess it's down to many factors, cultural as well.
I'm surprised he wasn't "dead tired" after that posturing and leering..
Lol...Arnie and his one liners. Gotta love it. ✅
I’ve definitely noticed some strange behaviors too—like people trying way too hard to get attention or just acting really awkward. It’s fascinating (and sometimes a bit frustrating) to see how different people handle social interactions.
Some people are socially inept and some are awkward, yet others act anti-socially; no matter what one does, one receives back what one ours out I guess so it's best to put one's best foot forward right?
Yeah, exactly! It's interesting how people's behaviors can vary so much. Putting our best foot forward definitely helps in navigating those interactions smoothly.
Have you had any bad experiences yourself? @amirl
I think I have seen something like that once or twice, but I haven't been openly part of it like you were with one small exception. You know what, I started to tell the story here, but I had to delete it all because now that I think back I am getting my stories mixed up. Assuming I have it right, it's much too long to type here! :)
Most of us have probably been in, or seen, a situation where someone is acting up for attention from the opposite sec, women do it too but are usually more subtle I suppose. I understand why it's done but also feel there's better ways to do it and that a person should pick his mark better. The way the guy persisted though, albeit in the wrong ways...I'll give him points for tenacity.
I bet it was quite the spectacle!
It really was quite amusing. @amirl
It sounds like you and your lady both handled the situation well. Was she aware of the lizard's attempt to attract her attention? It's pretty creepy behavior but it seems kind of funny looking at it from your viewpoint, seeing as he was so ineffectual lol. Poor bastard lmao
We spoke about it later and she said she knew but didn't want to indicate she knew in case it encouraged it. Ignoring it is often the best way I suppose as any attention at all feeds idiots like that. She handled it well and from my perspective it was a little humorous but also little pathetic.
Your lady is right, best to ignore that kind of attention. At the very least you have to admit...the lizard has good taste in women!
Yeah, I can't fault his taste, but looking elsewhere, somewhere other than my partner, would be much better for his health if you know what I mean. 😉
I like the lizard in the photo, so handsome and not as much of a dickhead as the dude checking out your partner.
Lizards are cool looking things, sort of like miniature dinosaurs huh?
Hehe. Or Dragons!
My Nephew used to keep Bearded Dragons. It is peculiar, but they actually came across as somewhat affectionate.
I think they can make pretty good pets.
@amirl
Who is amirl? What is the... issue there? 🤔🤔🤔
I looked around and found the post where he uses an image that was obviously yours?
Yeah, plagiarist (took entire posts of mine) and called me a Nazi, white trash (I'm not white) and then used my images. Another disgruntled cunt I'll downvote until the end of time.
Lol. At least Hive gives us that ability and freedom to do what we want.
You are not white? Interesting. Doesn't mean much to me personally because I find those specific labels highly subjective.
Technically speaking, even though my bloodline is all European, I couldn't be considered completely white either. Haha.
Yeah, he did what he wanted...there's consequences.
💪😁 Kick his ass. !LOL
Yep, for ever; I have no pity for such as he and don't feel any remorse for administering my freedom of choice.
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