# What would make you punch somebody in the face? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 2, 2003, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039 "2003-06-02T01:05:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![raz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2003, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/41 "2003-06-02T22:58:38Z")
I’m a pretty laid-back person, meaning it takes a lot to get me mad. But I can think of a few things that would make me punch someone in the face. I would punch my boyfriend in the face if he cheated on me. I would also kick him in the balls and spit on him. I would punch anyone, and I mean ANYONE, if I saw them abusing an innocent person or animal. I would punch anyone if they came after a friend of a member of my family that I care a lot about. I would punch someone if they came after me with harmful intentions. I might not look big, but believe me, I can hit extremely hard if the need arises. ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2003, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/42 "2003-06-02T23:13:45Z")
The [real life story](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=166327) of a doper who punched his neighbor in the face. ---
**Author:** ![Govindha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5fc32e/32.png) [@Govindha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Govindha)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/43 "2003-06-03T00:32:58Z")
I’d punch someone in the face for all of the above. I have ounched a guy in the face for whispering in my ear at a club. I punched another guy in the face because he wouldn’t share his weed and was being a cocky prick…I am a bit violent, it pays to be at times, ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/44 "2003-06-03T01:29:44Z")
In sixth grade, on the bus home from school: the neighbor from hell threatening to kill my dog. In eighth grade, in the middle of history class: a fellow student making very repeated (had been going on for about four months) and very, very unkind comments about my religion, my sexuality, and other very unpleasant topics. I like to think, currently, that it would take someone causing physical harm to someone I love before I’d hit them in the face. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/45 "2003-06-03T06:03:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by neuroman \* > \*\*The [real life story](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=166327) of a doper who punched his neighbor in the face. \*\* Hey, thanks for the link! I read the first page or so way back when but never got around to learning the conclusion. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/46 "2003-06-03T06:27:42Z")
If someone was in the process of stealing my camera right out of my hands the punch would not be in anger, but to simply say “you’re not having this camera mate” If I witnessed someone male, adult, physically harming a woman or child. I don’t think I have ever punched anyone in the face. I have kicked people, and I did swing and miss once (which inspired the comment from a fellow student - “If that had connected he’d be out!” ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/47 "2003-06-03T07:55:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Freiheit \* > \*\* > A really strong guy tearing my shoes in half. \*\* I would suggest you consult a doctor, your health plan’s lawyers, and several qualified professionals in the violence field before acting on this one. Then hire the violence guys to do it for you. It’s bound to be more fun to watch than to do. ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/48 "2003-06-03T11:54:44Z")
Attack someone I love and you’ll be lucky if _all_ I do is punch you in the face. I’m a redheaded, hockey playing wrestling fan. Take your chances. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/49 "2003-06-03T13:37:35Z")
Bad control. Because a punch in the face is a full point deduction under the current AAU TKD rules. But outside the ring – gross incompetence usually gets my blood boiling. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/50 "2003-06-03T16:56:01Z")
No punching in the face at all - you break your hands. Palms, elbows, knees, feet - fine. Unprotected hands on hard skull - not fine. Hard target, soft weapon. Soft target, hard weapon. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Kilt-wearin\_man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/82dd89/32.png) [@Kilt-wearin\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kilt-wearin_man)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/51 "2003-06-03T17:06:55Z")
Ummm… **Shodan** , if punching someone in the face breaks your hand, you’re not making a proper fist. I’ve put mine through drywall, I’ve dented steel school locker doors (combination wouldn’t work and I was late for class…and a teenager at the time), I’ve broken boards, and I’ve never so much as bruised a knuckle. ---
**Author:** ![Pixelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@Pixelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixelle)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/52 "2003-06-04T04:27:53Z")
eeewwww…anger issues 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/53 "2003-06-04T06:41:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Pixelle \* > **That’s a bit of an overeaction isn’t it?** Now that I think about it, it is. At the time, it was a spontaneous thing… I didn’t even know I was going to do it. F\_X ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/54 "2003-06-04T11:49:34Z")
I am an extreme sissy, but if I was with Potter and someone threatened him, there would be blood on the ground. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/55 "2003-06-04T18:39:43Z")
**matt** , “extreme sissy” has got to be _the_ overlooked marketing term of the century. I see a line of sports drinks with gimmicky names like _ **Chamomile Cannon** _® ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/56 "2003-06-04T18:59:19Z")
Travis McGee said it: > [@](#): > > **Hit the soft parts with your hands. Hit the hard parts with a utensil.** 25 years ago I took my driver’s test with my hand in a cast. My brother-in-law had a hard face… ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039/57 "2003-06-04T19:00:03Z")
I doubt that I could actually punch someone in the face. My first thought was if someone were threatening my son, or any child. But I probably wouldn’t punch the person. Grab something heavy and whack 'em with it, yeah. But I wouldn’t fault anyone for punching anyone over the reasons given - except maybe the klondike bar. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-punch-somebody-in-the-face/179039.md?page=2)