# Whose face is more punchable: Martin Shrkreli or Ajit Pai? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 16, 2017, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596 "2017-12-16T01:33:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/21 "2017-12-16T16:22:24Z")
> [@Bayard](#): > > This is my favorite. it’s like you’ve outsmarted the Kobiashi Maru (or however you spell it). > > If forced to choose one, I’d probably punch Shkreli. You’re welcome. I was very pleased with my solution. However, it occurs to me that in any real world situation no-one is going to actually restrict you to just the one punch to share between those two fucknuts, nor fail to offer the option of weapons. So my scheming would never really be needed. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/22 "2017-12-16T16:40:10Z")
Whichever I can catch, but Pai by preference. Because Skredstain never promised to be anything but a Jerk, but Pai is supposed to be working for us! Dante wrote that Hell has a special place for betrayers. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/23 "2017-12-16T18:15:52Z")
Ajit Pan, since his face isn’t currently being punished for his crimes. I’m honestly surprised there aren’t more altercations with these people. ---
**Author:** ![marshmallow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@marshmallow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marshmallow)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/24 "2017-12-16T18:57:49Z")
Hating doofuses like Ajit Pai is understandable, but completely pointless. It’s literally his job to be a corporate patsy. If not him, it’d be someone else. > [@BigT](#): > > I’m honestly surprised there aren’t more altercations with these people. It’s interesting that in a nation awash in guns where tens of thousands die and go bankrupt from lack of healthcare there aren’t more health insurance CEOs getting got. Nor any bankers after the crash. ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/25 "2017-12-16T19:25:11Z")
Only one punch? Definitely Ajit “Teeth of Doom” Pai. Then I’ll wait for an offer to skullfuck Martin Shkreli in the ear. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/26 "2017-12-16T19:41:13Z")
> [@marshmallow](#): > > Hating doofuses like Ajit Pai is understandable, but completely pointless. It’s literally his job to be a corporate patsy. If not him, it’d be someone else. > > It’s interesting that in a nation awash in guns where tens of thousands die and go bankrupt from lack of healthcare there aren’t more health insurance CEOs getting got. Nor any bankers after the crash. Faces and names lacking, I’d guess. Violent hotheads aren’t good at research. ---
**Author:** ![SuperAbe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@SuperAbe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuperAbe)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/27 "2017-12-16T21:42:08Z")
> [@Novelty\_Bobble](#): > > Shrkeli looks like a coward and easily bought so tell him that you won’t punch him if he punches Pai for you. When he’s done that, punch Shrkeli anyway. Alternatively: 1. Tell Pai that it’s against the law for anyone to punch Shrkeli. 2. It will occur to Pai shortly that he can just grab Shrkeli and punch Marty with his own fists yelling “STOP PUNCHING YOURSELF!” while telling anyone who will listen that this innovative approach will lead to better outcomes for everyone. 3. Punch Pai in the face. Huh - everyone is a winner! ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/28 "2017-12-16T22:47:41Z")
> [@Asylum](#): > > You only get one punch and you can only pick one face, so think carefully: > > [Martin Shkreli](https://ei.marketwatch.com/Multimedia/2016/06/06/Photos/ZH/MW-EO507_shkrel_20160606174055_ZH.jpg?uuid=59613aea-2c2f-11e6-996a-0015c588dfa6) > > OR > > [Ajit Pai](https://www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_large/public/headlines/screen_shot_2017-12-14_at_11.54.54_am.jpg?itok=tA8UsZcT) > > I’m leaning towards Ajit Pai at the moment. Shkreli based on only punchableness of face. In terms of who I’d prefer, Pai wins. But Shkreli has the more punchable face. ---
**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:** [December 17, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/29 "2017-12-17T02:24:13Z")
nm ---
**Author:** ![Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/do_not_taunt/32/2968_2.png) [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/30 "2017-12-17T19:19:23Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > Ajit Pai. I’m looking for a better picture. This one doesn’t capture his epic smug, smarminess. [This](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ajit-pai-testify-ap-img.jpg) is pretty much the first one I found googling. I think almost any Ajit Pai picture better illustrates his punchability than the weird Santa one. FWIW, I vote for Pai. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2017, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/31 "2017-12-17T19:25:30Z")
If I only get one punch, I’m with **running coach** : punch Shkreli’s face with Pai’s face. ---
**Author:** ![Chisquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Chisquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chisquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/32 "2017-12-17T20:08:43Z")
> [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](#): > > [This](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ajit-pai-testify-ap-img.jpg) is pretty much the first one I found googling. I think almost any Ajit Pai picture better illustrates his punchability than the weird Santa one. > > FWIW, I vote for Pai. Shit, that’s an Indian Louis Litt face, which has been eminently punchable for the entire run of _Suits_. ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/33 "2017-12-18T05:07:01Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > If I only get one punch, I’m with **running coach** : punch Shkreli’s face with Pai’s face. Repeatedly. ---
**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:** [December 18, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/34 "2017-12-18T22:46:47Z")
Actually I gave this some more thought and decided Pai because his face looks like it might have a little bit more pudge and softness to give my fist a more comfortable, almost cushy landing than Shkreli’s. I’m picturing this in slo-mo, and I think the idea pans out. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/35 "2017-12-19T00:58:58Z")
> [@SteveG1](#): > > Repeatedly. Or go to CERN and accelerate both faces to a large percentage of _C_ before having them collide. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/36 "2017-12-19T02:46:27Z")
I’d pass on them both for a shot at Sarah Sanders and KellyAnn Conway. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/37 "2017-12-19T06:29:25Z")
It depends on which one I’m currently sitting next to. ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/38 "2017-12-19T16:50:01Z")
Shkreli is in prison, while Pai is a government official. Just knowing that makes Pai more punchable. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/39 "2017-12-19T18:02:14Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Get them into the same room and slam their faces together. A veritable Judgement of Solomon. If I can’t do that, Shrkreli. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596/40 "2017-12-19T18:18:19Z")
Martin Shkreli is the gold standard of faces you just want to pound and pound and pound until everything goes red and when you wake up the police are there and there’s a lawyer assuring you that as long as you keep your mouth shut no jury will convict as long as they see a picture of Martin Shkreli. I am not saying Ma. Pai does not have a punchable face, but against Shkreki, there are no serious contenders. He’s in a league of his own. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-face-is-more-punchable-martin-shrkreli-or-ajit-pai/804596.md?page=3)