# A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [January 20, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175 "2025-01-20T19:23:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 246
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4902 "2026-10-17T05:04:33Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > And of course this isn’t something confined to women. Some men are obsessed with it… > > …who _claimed_ to have smashed his facial bones with a hammer to improve bone structure > [@Atamasama](#): > > There are many Laura Loomers in the world, but also Matt Gaetzes. I may be a bad person for this, but the idea of Matt Gaetz following the DIY home plastic surgery hammer technique rather appeals to me. As an unqualified person who never passed the chef’s exam, I would suggest a meat-tenderiser rather than a hammer. The leopards will appreciate the culinary touch. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4903 "2026-10-17T05:13:04Z")
> [@scudsucker](#): > > I may be a bad person for this, but the idea of Matt Gaetz following the DIY home plastic surgery hammer technique rather appeals to me. It’s hard to imagine him looking _worse_… ---
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4904 "2026-10-17T13:59:33Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > It’s hard to imagine him looking _worse_… Give him time. People with extensive plastic surgery don’t tend to age well. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4905 "2026-10-17T16:41:06Z")
Is Zacaria a Christian? I’m assuming so since she went to Pepperdine. But she didn’t wear a big shiny gold cross around her neck. Another of her faux pas. ---
**Author:** ![TheTooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/919ad9/32.png) [@TheTooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheTooth)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4906 "2026-10-17T17:50:24Z")
It was upsetting Stephen Miller. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4907 "2026-10-17T18:51:25Z")
And the stench of Miller’s unholy burning flesh when in any sort of proximity to the cross was upsetting everyone else. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4908 "2026-10-17T20:25:19Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > And of course this isn’t something confined to women. Some men are obsessed with it > [@Atamasama](#): > > I’d bet that due to the way society is, and the way women are disproportionately targeted for their looks that it’s more prevalent among women, but it obviously is not exclusive to women. Yes. It has been in the news in recent weeks with stories about online influencers who call themselves “looksmaxxers.” And also with stories about Pete Hegseth’s preoccupation with good-looking males. (And Donald seems to prioritize discussing his own appreciation for attractive male bodies, in his recent rallies.) ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4909 "2026-10-17T20:31:21Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > And also with stories about Pete Hegseth’s preoccupation with good-looking males. Oh for chrissakes you just know he’s got a stash of Tom of Finland shit that’s regularly fapped to. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4910 "2026-10-17T20:32:02Z")
Certainly we all suspect it. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4911 "2026-10-17T23:22:32Z")
I can only hope he takes your advice, and at this point I don’t care if it makes me a bad person. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4912 "2026-10-17T23:45:30Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > > [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > > > And of course this isn’t something confined to women. Some men are obsessed with it > > > [@Atamasama](#): > > > > I’d bet that due to the way society is, and the way women are disproportionately targeted for their looks that it’s more prevalent among women, but it obviously is not exclusive to women. > > Yes. It has been in the news in recent weeks with stories about online influencers who call themselves “looksmaxxers.” Right. My post linked to the Wikipedia article on the looksmaxxing influencer “Clavicular” who, as I mentioned, claims to have hit himself in the face with a hammer to improve bone structure. He was even profiled in the New York Times. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4913 "2026-10-18T00:15:26Z")
The only things I know about him are what I learned in a recent Legal Eagle video where she mentions ‘micro fractures’ (or something along those lines), which made me think he’s not bashing his face with a hammer like he’s driving a nail into a 2x4, but hitting it just hard enough to do some damage. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4914 "2026-10-18T00:18:54Z")
I just can’t imagine hitting yourself with a hammer, especially not controlling the impact to only cause minor damage. ---
**Author:** ![Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/section_maker_jupe/32/1424_2.png) [@Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Section_Maker_Jupe)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4915 "2026-10-18T02:15:13Z")
Lots of info out there…I guess controlled pressure from hands can be used. Most references against the whole thing… > **[Don't Smash Your Face! "Bone Smashing" is Ineffective and Dangerous | Profile...](https://www.profileaesthetic.com/post/bone-smashing)** > > Uncover the risks and realities of bone smashing. Profile Aesthetic offers professional insights into safe alternatives for facial and body aesthetics. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4916 "2026-10-18T03:32:30Z")
Advice most of here didn’t really need, but thanks! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4917 "2026-10-18T03:41:08Z")
Table-nailing is ok though. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/y_kRpgtuhUg/maxresdefault.jpg "Monty Python Dinsdale Piranha") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_kRpgtuhUg&t=49) ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4918 "2026-10-18T03:41:58Z")
See, it’s used to be the case that when people said the younger set was obviously worse and that the world was going to hell, it’s just what older people always said. Now, we have proof. Who the fuck needs to be told that smashing your face is a bad idea and not to do it? What in the actual hell is wrong with people? That said, I really blame us, as in the older generations, and especially the Boomers. We did this to them and didn’t do our part to make sure they didn’t grow up to be the type to think smashing their faces to look better was a good idea ---
**Author:** ![Toxgoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4919 "2026-10-18T03:42:54Z")
How dumb do you have to be to be explicitly told “Don’t hit yourself in the face with a hammer”? ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4920 "2026-10-18T03:45:32Z")
Cannibal Corpse, and “Hammer-Smashed Face”, can somewhat relate. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvqMQhpEqu0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvqMQhpEqu0) ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/4921 "2026-10-18T03:54:08Z")
> [@Toxgoddess](#): > > How dumb do you have to be to be explicitly told “Don’t hit yourself in the face with a hammer”?  Oh great, now all hammers are going to come with warning labels, aren’t they? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175.md?page=245) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175.md?page=247)