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[Kalimaster]

Please Don't Prank Drivers as you are going down the road. Despite someone's attempt to get me killed once again, I am still here.

The other day, our church had us help a young lady out, and dispite her being a blond I held my opinions to myself. I don't make any secret that I don't like blonds and it got me into trouble once here on the forums after I posted a blond joke (and the moderators were right to do so).

I was riding as a passenger in the front seat as we headed down a curvy road to take her to a thrift store so she could get some clothes for herself and her baby. She had recently gotten flooded out by some of the heavy rains that hit last month here in the United States. As we were traveling, she pulled out a large and thankfully fake spider and dropped it into the drivers lap. The next thing I knew I was looking at the tops of some trees and the tires were half off the road as the driver fought for control of the vehicle. Thankfully the driver regained control of the car. She thought it was funny, the driver about had another accident of a more personnel nature, and my heart tried to run a marathon.

She then complained that I don't have a sense of humor. Anyone who ever has played in a few matches with me knows that I have one (including a certain former mod here on the boards). However I must say that this kind of joke is not funny. If you are going to prank someone, do so in a safe manner.

[Night Thastus]

The overall message in this post is good, pranking or attempting to scare someone who is controlling a giant metal box with you in it is never a good idea. Ever. This much I totally agree with.

But...what the literal heck man? "I don't make any secret that I don't like blonds"
Why? Blonde hair is controlled by genes that cause certain protiens to be formed in hair which reflect yellow more than other people. Genetically, blond hair has absolutely nothing else to do with someone. I can understand if you hate the stereotypical personality associated with blondes (whether man or woman), but why dislike a person purely based on hair color. After all, that is what you were saying in that line I quoted.

I mean, it feels a bit like racism, just based on hair color instead of race. I'm just trying to understand it honestly, it doesn't make any logical sense. It would be like if I disliked someone because they had brown eyes or something. It'd be rediculous and completely illogical.

If you want to dislike someone, that's fine. We're all entitled to that. But please, don't do so based on something as surface-level as hair color. Get to know someone, then make an opinion of them once you understand them a bit. (Or in the case of this crazy ***** you met, one event that solidly shows their character and personality)

Edited by Night Thastus, 01 June 2015 - 07:45 PM.

[Kalimaster]

The reason why I don't like blondes is that I've had nothing but trouble from them. I can tell you a dozen or more stories about some of the things they have done, and the individual who we were helping and her prank is just one incident. Ever have a firecracker dropped down the back of your shirt. Not fun. The girl who did it thought it was funny. And yes she was a Blonde.

I find that my dog, who is a registered Pit Bull, is more relaxed, has never lied to me, and is far more friendly. I've just had too many bad experiences with those individuals who have a fair hair tone to ever make me trust them. Sorry if I offended anyone, however the point of the original post was that of a warning as to not prank anyone who is driving a vehicle. If you are at home, and your prank is not dangerious such as glueing the top of the butter dish on the butter dish it's one thing. But if your prank could get someone hurt, please, just don't do it. If you are going to have fun, do so in a safe manner.