What Would You Hit Him With?

United States
October 22, 2008 10:57am CST
If a burglar somehow sneaked up behind you right now while you're on Mylot,what is the closest object in your reach that you could hit him/her with? Let's say you turned around right before he could grab you, what then?... I'm sitting here at my desk right now, and the closest object to me that I could grab is my telephone or maybe an ink pen. Of course I never want to hurt anyone, but if push came to shove, I could die or defend myself, so I choose to defend myself possibly without causing serious damage, I just want him off my back. What's the closest object to you Mylotters?
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@capirani (2745)
• United States
22 Oct 08
It would be difficult for a burglar or anyone else to sneak up behind me because I work from my recliner with an easychair workstation set up. The positioning of the recliner makes it difficult for anyone to be behind me. Now off to the left and behind a bit might happen. But that would make me have to hit him with my left hand and I am afraid I would not be able to do much damage no matter what I had to hit him with. Let's see now...LOL...looks like the only think I have handy would be a half gallon old milk jug half full of water. And he would see me going for that. Oh well...guess he has me at a disadvantage.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
Hehe! It may not do any damage but hopefully it could slow him down for a few seconds so you could make a run for it.
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@capirani (2745)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Not very likely that I could make a run for anything. I have enough trouble walking. LOL Oh but that reminds me...I have my cane handy...might be able to grab that, but it isn't always that easy to get to.
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@SukiSmiles (1991)
• United States
22 Oct 08
With my luck, it would be the mouse because my hand would already be on it. Then I would try to throw it, but it won't really go anywhere since it's attached to the computer. The next thing would be the stapler, which is to the right of the mouse. That might hurt the robber because it's a hand-me-down stapler from my dad and it's really heavy and made out of metal. It would be amazing though, because to get behind me, he would have to come in through the door in front of me on the right, so I would see him. Or come through the window behind me. He would have to get through the dogs then climb through the window, make it either around or under the table my husband made for me for my scrapbooking and not trip over the stool. Somehow, I just don't see that happening.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
He would have to be really desperate to go through all the trouble, I think it's very unlikely to happen in that situation, but who knows? Thanks for the GIG!
@Amberina (1541)
• United States
22 Oct 08
For me it is a bowl that I just ate some yogurt out of, but I have a mini pincher that I am watching for my mom so he would probably alert me way before the prowler could get in the door lol.
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@Amberina (1541)
• United States
23 Oct 08
LOL that puts a really funny picture in my head because when Taz (thats his name) gets on the couch which is by the fireplace he likes to wrap himself up in a blanket sometimes he gets so wrapped up in it that when someone knocks on the door he is barking and trying to get out of the blanket and he can't because he has wrapped himself up so tightly that he can't find the way out LOL. So you will see this big blanket moving wildly around on the couch with a dog barking madly in it LOL. So if someone where to come down the chimney then I'm sure it will be about the time Taz decides to get wrapped up like a burrito LOL.
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Haha! I can almost picture it myself, and I've never seen him before. That would be the worst time for that to happen. Hehe!
• United States
22 Oct 08
What if the low down dirty prowler slides down the chimney and slips pass the mini pincher?
@camomom (7535)
• United States
22 Oct 08
Well, I am currently sitting on my sofa against the wall so no one could sneak up on me. IF , someone snuck up on me while I was mylotting, I'd have to hit them with my laptop. It's the only thing close enough for me to grab.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
Ok but don't hit'em too hard, you don't want to break your laptop, then you can't be here to chat with us. Thanks for your reply.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Oh gosh, I never thought of that. I'll have to start keeping a weapon with me at the laptop. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
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• India
23 Oct 08
i have two solid glass paper weights on my desk. i would grab them and hit him with that. it could be dangerous for him to try and sneek up behind me.
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Haha! I'm scared of U!
• India
24 Oct 08
No need to be scared unless you plan to sneak up behind me. i normally don't bite.
@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
22 Oct 08
I would grab the closest object to me nw and that my phone charger leaving my cell!! When we have to hurt someone to defend ourselves its always fair to hurt rather than getting ourself hurt...Have a nice day!
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• United States
22 Oct 08
A phone charger could really hurt depending on how you strike at him and how hard. You're right, fair is fair.
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@GardenGerty (157671)
• United States
22 Oct 08
Oh, this is an easy one. I just sat down with a hot cup of coffee. It would be coffee to the face and then whack him really good with the cup as well. I then would grab the broom that I just stood up and poke him with the handle or use two hands and get him across the throat with it.
• United States
22 Oct 08
WOW! You're a tough cookie. I sure hate it for the person that sneaks up on it, although I would never wish that on nobody. Thanks! Enjoy your coffee.
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I have my choice of a coffee mug full of ink pens and an old heavy metal stapler. I think I would go for the coffee mug.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
Coffee mugs are very poplar here. Thanks for your answer.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
22 Oct 08
Hi there miraclefreebies. I have quite a few objects close to me. I could use the pocket knife, but i think the most efficient would be the mug because i would brake it in his head and then probably try to hit him where it hurts.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
What's up elitess. The mug would be a good choice, although I don't have a mug close to me, maybe I need to go into the kitchen and pick one up for safety. Haha! I don't need it. I have my fist and foot attached at all times.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I have a big heavy bottle of water sitting here, it is the beat I could do. I hope the dog gets him first.
• United States
22 Oct 08
Well if the dog gets him first, then you may not need your water bottle huh? Thanks.
@animeniak (425)
• United States
22 Oct 08
my fist to punch him or my foot to kick him lol I don't really have the objects that are close to me other than my laptop or a few dvd cases which won't do too much damage on the opponent.
• United States
22 Oct 08
Very good and natural objects, fist and foot..,hmmm. Thanks.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
nice topic, it got me looking at my desk! well..hmm i do not know exactly what to hit him because on top of my desk are all folders and file of paperS!!! hahahah maybe i will just hit him with my mug lolz....or my magazine file!! i totally do not have anything harmful here hahahaha maybe i should just throw him my monitor lol... nice post :)
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Your monitor! Do you wanna knock him unconscious?! Or do you want him to catch the monitor?..He could catch it if he can think fast.
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
22 Oct 08
The closest thing to me at my computor desk is the phone.I also have a mug of tea at all times,so i guess i would be pretty safe.If the phone didn't work,the mug should.[lol]
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• United States
22 Oct 08
Looks like there's a lot of mylotters who keeps a mug around them while mylotting. Hmmm, interesting. I'm going to get myself one so I can fit in with the crowd, so I'll be right back.
@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
23 Oct 08
well I have a torch handy near me.If someone sneaks in from behind,I will grab the torch,switch it on, turn around,flash the light directly to the face of the burglar ,thus blinding him ,and hit him on the head with it ..he..he....
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Wow! you are a true fighter. I like it. Nice GIG!
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• United States
23 Oct 08
I hope you'll remember too, because it'll save your life, then you can tell me about it here on Mylot.
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
23 Oct 08
Thanks .But I hope I will remember this procedure when the real test comes...he...he....
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Oh, no....all I have around is my beautiful orchid plant. Nothing else. I guess I have to trust my lovely dogs to do something for me...
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• United States
23 Oct 08
I'm sure your dogs gotcha back, they love you too much.
@ivyoon (673)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I'm on a laptop and the battery is pretty heavy in this thing, so I'd probably just pick up the whole laptop and clobber him with it. I don't think that would hurt my computer, and I'd probably still be logged into MyLot... that would be a heck of a new discussion to post huh? :D
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@ivyoon (673)
• United States
23 Oct 08
It's an IBM Thinkpad that used to belong to my father in law. The battery itself must weigh 2 pounds! The laptop looks small, but it would do some damage if someone sneaked up behind me right now... look out! :D
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Yes it would be number #1 in the top 10 for 3 weeks straight. Really tough laptop, where did you buy yours from, I need to get me one.
@ShellyB (5241)
• United States
23 Oct 08
If that was the case a marble ashtray, I do not see anyone breaking in without me knowing first.
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@ShellyB (5241)
• United States
24 Oct 08
It is the closest thing at hand too.
• United States
23 Oct 08
That's something new. Thanks.
@lisa0502 (1724)
• Canada
23 Oct 08
Well I have an unfair advantage. The closest things to me right now are my puppies. I would not have to do a thing....LOL.
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• United States
23 Oct 08
Your puppies would be happy to take on your lightweight huh?...
@lisa0502 (1724)
• Canada
23 Oct 08
I have a heeler under my chair...but I think that the papillons would rip their ankles to shreds......LOL.
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@kenchihi (121)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 08
The closest object which is hard and can be grasp firmly in my hand is a scientific calculator. I would probably hit the burglar with that. He should have calculated the risk before attempting to hit my house, lol That aside, it would be best to follow the instruction of the burglar instead of fighting back, it could lead to unnecessary violence, especially if the person is with accomplices. May everyone be safe :)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Haha! "calculated the risk" That's funny.
@hildas (3031)
22 Oct 08
I would use the silver candle stick thats on my table beside me (its not real silver) cleave him hard with it, or maybe my big glass ashtray thats always with me. I would not want to kill him, but I to would certaintly defend myself. I have a bleep bleep on my door (like in a shop door when you walk in) so he would have to get past that as it would wake up the whole neighbour hood. This was fun cheers.
@hildas (3031)
22 Oct 08
:)
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