For once, I took a stand...

Good on ya mate. About the only thing you could have done better is check out whether it is possible to open an umbrella while it is jammed up someone's rectum.

What you did was gutsy... so often situations like that get really nasty, and it always flabbergasts me when you hear of victims suddenly becoming indignant and turning on their rescuer.

I can smile for the rest of the day now. Good on ya.

Well done, Ben, well done. You're my AW hero. We have to step up and step in. Congratulations, friend. And thank you for your candor.

You are awsome! I am proud to cyber know you!

Would I do the same as you in similar circumstances? I sure hope so...but you actually did it, Ben. I think you deserve a medal, friend.

BenPanced said:

One of the other witnesses said the guy kept reaching into his pants, like he was going to pull something out, but eventually stopped.

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It was probably so small that it kept slipping between his fingers.

Nope. It was a smaller, standard black umbrella with a hook handle. Still. Got the guy's attention!

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You're the Penguin! He could do wonders with umbrellas too, IIRC.

Good for you.

Ben! When Jenna's done with you, could you come to OKC and stay with me at work?

Seriously... you could've been hurt! One of the most dangerous situations to get in is a domestic altercation. But... I'm glad you did.

Just... be careful!

Yay Ben! It was wonderful that you helped, and lucky he wasn't armed.
Nicely done!

Ben! :slobbery girl hugs:

How we love you!

Our tough guy!

Wow, Ben! You are my hero, too.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. That was awesome!

It's good that you helped, but it's a good way to get yourself shot in certain neighborhoods...

Good for you, Ben. That took a lot of guts.

astonwest said:

It's good that you helped, but it's a good way to get yourself shot in certain neighborhoods...

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/gives Ben a Kevlar umbrella.

Good for you, Ben.

It's nice to see people become active instead of just passively watching the things go on around them.

Tip of the hat to brave Ben.

Ben, you rock. Totally. You are AWESOME!

And the gold medal winner in umbrella fencing, representing the United States of America, Ben Panced.

*Oh say can you see ...*

Congratulations on a job well done.

Another echo of resounding congratulations!

I can only but imagine how your victim is going to change the details so he still looks cool when he's explaining to his mates why they can't get him on his cell phone.

That's awesome! Good for you!

I'd have been totally screwed because I always forget my umbrella, even when it's already raining.

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Seriously... you could've been hurt! One of the most dangerous situations to get in is a domestic altercation. But... I'm glad you did.

Just... be careful!

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True - but in that case ... if the woman turned on Ben - prong the bitch and smack her too.
Tell 'em to get a room and don't bring that sh** on the street!

Gaw - that guy. What a looser. Bullies always pick on someone smaller and weaker.

Go, Ben! En guarde~

Yay, Ben! It's great to see someone take notice of abuse AND do something about it. Kudos to you.

I keep wanting this to happen to me. What's the point of all those martial arts lessons if I don't get to test myself for real?

You have been tested, my friend, and have been found worthy. As Kevin said, my thanks to you on behalf of civilised society everywhere.