The True Power of Holdable Objects (feat. Richard Roses 🌹)

[kevinh]

The "object" tactic is a stroke of genius.

[compassionatecurmudgeon]

"He can't kidnap me, his hands are full of book"

I'm dying.

[knightdehumidifier]

That's why when I go to the park, I keep the following on me: A newspaper that I inconspicuously read, a briefcase whose contents I never reveal, and a walkie-talkie that I occasionally speak into with a Russian accent.

Oh, and a trenchcoat to finish the ensemble.

[signalings]

Ever since I started bringing my goblet to the park I’ve been hassled a lot less. They see the goblet and they know what I’m all about.

[millennialboomer]

That "object" strat is kinda genius fr

[k.g.]

Society hates it when a man hangs with the crew. His joyous frivolity is harder to corrupt with the obscene drive to make someone else money. Childlike glee and mirth are themselves an act of rebellion

[matthewgoodman]

I'm a large guy and I like to ride my bike at night. Not an ideal combo for making people around me feel safe. Ever since i added one of those rainbow spoke lights to my wheels I can feel a 60% friendliness boost

[gabrielwright]

The "packable activity" strat is also a winner. Take something you can set up: be it a badminton net, cornhole, or a 12ft tall obsidian obelisk that you loudly weep for forgiveness in front of. Works wonders!

[pent]

I thought it would be nice to go to the park with my Philosophers Stone so I could practice a little alchemy but was asked to leave when I ACCIDENTALLY turned the sand pit to gold dust. Some people man!

[unluckyfives]

I'll tuck a few rolls of toilet paper under my arm next time I go to the park. They'll be so distracted by how efficiently I conform to society that they won't notice I'm a free thinker just enjoying the day.

[DefinitelyCreative]

Thank you Mr. Select! I can finally play in the sand in peace thanks to your insight

[quinn_m]

Normalize gangs that are really just grown chums kicking it freely

[billbill]

There are many normal human activities that are unnecessarily labelled weird and seem to require visual stimulus to justify. Running, you must either be in clear "jog" gear with music playing from a device strapped to your arm, or appearing needlessly slow and uncoordinated as if one step at a fast pace is more than you can manage while crossing in front of a car letting you pass, half smiling at the driver both for his kindness and apologetically for your fake slowness. Sprinting? Don't even think about it. We praised the fast as children and we praised them in our sporting events, but never show your own true potential because it's not a part of the _plan._

[elikyiael]

the worst is that, unironically, i appear less threatening with my phone in hand, even less with food or some sh.

i live in a pretty tense area and it's legitimatelly a real advice

[zenten]

The only object I need to hold is my prayer beads when I'm praising the obelisk.

[icewater]

There is also digging the classic beach pit, an unstoppable force of letting men have fun

[hilotakenaka]

So you’re saying if _I_ go to a park with a Damascus halberd, they’ll know I’m a true fighter against the horde and they’ll salute me?

[AaronJuddMusic]

“His hands are full of book” has me rolling😂😂😂

[Aczie]

Damn I never ever considered the whole metal detector thing on the beach.

[hurthanan]

Recently been going to college as a grown man. There is a noticeable difference between book and no book.