Author Topic: I got mugged. (Read 2608 times)

EmCeeGrammar · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 02:54:01 AM »

Dumb things I did:
-Wore my server apron while walking home at 11pm.
-Told guy I didn't have change for a ten. I heard someone got robbed in the area a few months before. I then try walking away and say something like " I only have 20s". GAWD HURR DURRR.
-Hesitated like I could possibly figure some way out of being held gunpoint at point blank range.
-Tried LIEING to a mugger that I didn't have anything as if he wouldn't check my pockets All though my clamming up for the most part may have kept him from finding my wallet with $40.
-Try to bargain for my new box of Newports and asked if I could at least keep my cards. (he didn't find them)

All in all I lost $38 in tips and my pocket change plus the cigarettes. Considering how fucking haphazard I handled the situation it wasn't a terrible loss.

The guys at the gas station had him on survelliance from earlier in the store. The officer they sent out is pretty positive he matches other descriptions in the said previous robbery and domestic disputes at my apartment complex. The gas station attendant claims to know what building he stays in. I still doubt it will get resolved quickly.

I don't think I'm traumatised yet. One thing I realise now is that if I had a weapon I wouldn't have had any time to pull it out. His demeanor changed so abruptly.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 02:59:12 AM »

You should really just look at that lost $38 as paying a stupidity tax. At least you're still alive.

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 02:59:27 AM »

He didnt mug you, he was sharing. Socialism

twerd · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:01:42 AM »

you know i was going to say something nice, but after you so kindly listed all the idiotic things you did, i'll just say you were lucky to only lose some cash.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:06:22 AM »

Yup, I'm not even mad because I'd say most of what unraveled was because I haven't a lick of common sense.

drew · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:07:08 AM »

if you were in cincinnati you would be dead right now

Rman · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:09:49 AM »

Jesus, man. At least you're okay.

cool breeze · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:23:47 AM »

The bargaining for your cigarette bit is funny. The mugger must have been dull if he didn't laugh and become buddy-buddy with you.

twerd · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:27:20 AM »

you should have told him that you're an internet celebutante.

if only that mugger owned a pc and could see your .gifs this whole crisis could have been avoided.

Bebpo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:27:25 AM »

glad you're alive

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:52:01 AM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 02:54:01 AM

Dumb things I did:
-Wore my server apron while walking home at 11pm.
-Told guy I didn't have change for a ten. I heard someone got robbed in the area a few months before. I then try walking away and say something like " I only have 20s". GAWD HURR DURRR.
-Hesitated like I could possibly figure some way out of being held gunpoint at point blank range.
-Tried LIEING to a mugger that I didn't have anything as if he wouldn't check my pockets All though my clamming up for the most part may have kept him from finding my wallet with $40.
-Try to bargain for my new box of Newports and asked if I could at least keep my cards. (he didn't find them)

All in all I lost $38 in tips and my pocket change plus the cigarettes. Considering how fucking haphazard I handled the situation it wasn't a terrible loss.

The guys at the gas station had him on survelliance from earlier in the store. The officer they sent out is pretty positive he matches other descriptions in the said previous robbery and domestic disputes at my apartment complex. The gas station attendant claims to know what building he stays in. I still doubt it will get resolved quickly.

I don't think I'm traumatised yet. One thing I realise now is that if I had a weapon I wouldn't have had any time to pull it out. His demeanor changed so abruptly.

white people

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:04:37 AM »

Quote from: twerd on August 17, 2009, 03:27:20 AM

you should have told him that you're an internet celebutante.

if only that mugger owned a pc and could see your .gifs this whole crisis could have been avoided.

Oh you don't know do you? Wanna know a secret?

Bildi · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:28:22 AM »

If you can learn from it and handle the next situation better (should it arise) then some good came of all this. When things like this happen I imagine it's easy to make a wrong move because it's hard to think straight.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:41:18 AM »

Yeah, what Bildi said. Next time you'll hopefully be wise enough to get those Newports back!

etiolate · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:58:31 AM »

I'd be drinking right now if I were you

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2009, 05:06:21 AM »

Quote from: Kosma on August 17, 2009, 04:45:57 AM

Man that sucks, but your life >> money.

Did he really pull gun?

That's one of the things that makes me weary of traveling the US alone.

I lived in one of the shittiest parts of Atlanta for six years and was never robbed or accosted by anyone other than the occasional bum/hooker. You just have to not be an idiot.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2009, 05:20:35 AM »

Just don't walk late at night ALONE with an outfit that says I just got off from my job where I take home cash every night. And if anyone is asking for money they might be just seeing if you have any on you. I tried declining at first but he persisted and I let that quip slip.

edit: What's bothering me now is that -besides avoiding being an idiot- I don't know what I would do in another encounter. I can't afford a car without a second job. The buses don't run after 6pm. I've done the 30 minute walk to work for 3 years with no worries. I wasn't really scared when I had the gun pointed at me, but more annoyed that eventually giving the money up was my only option. I had no choice, no power, or influence. And it could easily happen again. Dude took away my sense of security. Now I'm going to have to be constantly monitoring my surroundings and taking strict routes everywhere. Shucks.

Any statistics for muggings?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2009, 05:31:26 AM »

so what you guys are saying is that EmCeeGrammar deserved it because he was wearing a mini-skirt.

chronovore · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2009, 09:59:04 AM »

These situations are interesting because we all feel really clever, and then when the shit actually hits the fan we get to find a whole other side to ourselves. Especially when it turns around quickly and unexpectedly; muggers are the forgotten arm, likelier to knock you out than a punch you can see coming.

Glad you're physically unhurt. Just remember you can choose your own psychological reaction to this whole incident.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:12:03 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on August 17, 2009, 09:59:04 AM

These situations are interesting because we all feel really clever, and then when the shit actually hits the fan we get to find a whole other side to ourselves. Especially when it turns around quickly and unexpectedly; muggers are the forgotten arm, likelier to knock you out than a punch you can see coming.

Glad you're physically unhurt. Just remember you can choose your own psychological reaction to this whole incident.

Oh yeah. I'm having some trouble sleeping and a little knot in my stomach. But I'm choosing to see this as a lesson. Like I said it was aggravating, but I wasn't flustered too much or scared or mad.

chronovore · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:18:38 AM »

You may feel different tomorrow, different again when you walk down the street again, and different still again next week. You should take time to process this.

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I've studied a mess of martial arts, and I'm pretty sure if I'd been in the same situation I'd not be able to sleep that night, and would have given about even odds that I'd need a change of shorts.

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Barry Egan · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:33:32 AM »

Some kids tried to mug me in Harlem back in the day. I threw a pencil at their face and ran. Too bad you didn't have a pencil I guess.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:36:12 AM »

Quote from: Chipopo on August 17, 2009, 10:33:32 AM

Some kids tried to mug me in Harlem back in the day. I threw a pencil at their face and ran. Too bad you didn't have a pencil I guess.

Did they have a gun? I would've bolted otherwise.

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Why didn't I use the FOUR pens in my pocket whhyyy

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Reb · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:37:41 AM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 10:36:12 AM

Quote from: Chipopo on August 17, 2009, 10:33:32 AM
Some kids tried to mug me in Harlem back in the day. I threw a pencil at their face and ran. Too bad you didn't have a pencil I guess.

Did they have a gun? I would've bolted otherwise.

Usain Bolted?

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:42:53 AM »

If I was him I would try to outrun the bullet.

drew · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:08:24 AM »

the majority of muggings all have to do with how you carry yourself, stuff like talking on the phone, looking at the ground when you walk all make you a target

if you think theres a chance youre about to get mugged looking like youll put up a fight can be enough, when i lived in cincy i was being tailed real close and stuck my keys sticking out of my fist and raised my arm, he crossed to the other side of the street and disappeared, theres always going to be somebody else

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:19:51 AM »

Good call about the keys. I also read about a guy who threw his wallet and ran when the muggers confronted him directly. Seems risky, but on the other hand, they just want your wallet, right?

I'm going to keep my cards separate from my wallet from now on. There have been a some muggings in my area lately, targeted at 20 something males, and usually with a cheap shot to start it. One guy got a brick to the back of his head.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:10:44 PM »

I keep my cards in a metal cigarette holder in my front pocket, totally separate from my wallet. Not that I'm liable to get robbed in Willywood since A) it's Willywood and B) I don't ever go out but it's an old habit from my Atlanta days.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:20:44 PM »

Damn MC. You lucky to be alive, man.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #29 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:36:10 PM »

Glad you're ok dude.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #30 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:42:16 PM »

i dont even bring my wallet places anymore. when i go places. which is never

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #31 on:** August 17, 2009, 01:54:53 PM »

Aaaaand the apartment managers found out I had cats today. Two $200 pet deposits. Yay what a wonderful 48 hours. I mentioned the incident to them and they seem dead sure who it is like the cops did. Why has this guy been running around so long?

BlackMage · « **Reply #32 on:** August 17, 2009, 02:03:05 PM »

I was gonna shoot his ass but I thought he was distinguished mentally-challenged so I decided to let him suffer through life. Thanks for the $38, though, you cheap dumb bastard. oh and the smokes.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #33 on:** August 17, 2009, 02:09:56 PM »

Quote from: BlackMage on August 17, 2009, 02:03:05 PM

I was gonna shoot his ass but I thought he was distinguished mentally-challenged so I decided to let him suffer through life. Thanks for the $38, though, you cheap dumb bastard. oh and the smokes.

dude, you should feel lucky you don't have four pen wounds all up in your face

BlackMage · « **Reply #34 on:** August 17, 2009, 02:12:15 PM »

Quote from: Chipopo on August 17, 2009, 02:09:56 PM

Quote from: BlackMage on August 17, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
I was gonna shoot his ass but I thought he was distinguished mentally-challenged so I decided to let him suffer through life. Thanks for the $38, though, you cheap dumb bastard. oh and the smokes.

dude, you should feel lucky you don't have four pen wounds all up in your face

actually in emcee's case the only thing i was worried about was him getting my shoes wet with his crybaby tears.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #35 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:03:39 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 01:54:53 PM

Aaaaand the apartment managers found out I had cats today. Two $200 pet deposits. Yay what a wonderful 48 hours. I mentioned the incident to them and they seem dead sure who it is like the cops did. Why has this guy been running around so long?

don't squander your pity by bringing up dumb shit you should've taken care of.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #36 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:05:17 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 17, 2009, 03:03:39 PM

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
Aaaaand the apartment managers found out I had cats today. Two $200 pet deposits. Yay what a wonderful 48 hours. I mentioned the incident to them and they seem dead sure who it is like the cops did. Why has this guy been running around so long?

don't squander your pity by bringing up dumb shit you should've taken care of.

I don't care about pity. I'm just out of some money now.

BlackMage · « **Reply #37 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:06:05 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 03:05:17 PM

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 17, 2009, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on August 17, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
Aaaaand the apartment managers found out I had cats today. Two $200 pet deposits. Yay what a wonderful 48 hours. I mentioned the incident to them and they seem dead sure who it is like the cops did. Why has this guy been running around so long?

don't squander your pity by bringing up dumb shit you should've taken care of.

I don't care about pity. I'm just out of some money now.

and i just bought infamous. tell your apt. managers i said sup and thanks for the cookies

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #38 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:29:58 PM »

Hmm, I got a call from the detective. They arrested a guy, and when presented with my story he admitted to it. Huh. I'm mostly glad that the detective said that him and his friends were no longer living in my apartment complex. I was getting a little paranoid.

Crushed · « **Reply #39 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:42:09 PM »

"Oh God yes, detective. Once I realized I had stolen from a distinguished mentally-challenged man, I couldn't live with myself. Take the money. It is covered with shame."

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #40 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:48:32 PM »

So he voluntarily took an extra mugging charge just for the hell of it? wat

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #41 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:49:09 PM »

Quote from: Crushed on September 04, 2009, 05:42:09 PM

"Oh God yes, detective. Once I realized I had stolen from a distinguished mentally-challenged man, I couldn't live with myself. Take the money. It is covered with shame."

Seriously, this is one of the few times in years that I have honestly, literally laughed out loud at something said on a message board on the internets. Bravo Crushed. Bravo.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #42 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:56:11 PM »

crushed

Diunx · « **Reply #43 on:** September 04, 2009, 06:30:44 PM »

I'm kind of proud of the fact that living in this hellhole and in a shitty neighborhood I have never been mugged, a lot of people have been mugged near my house though.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #44 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:59:49 AM »

Quote from: The Business on September 04, 2009, 06:03:13 PM

So you only make $38 a night? You don't have any mode of transportation other than your legs? You have cats?

smh

I make anywhere between 45-70 a night on average. Cars suck, I've had two. Really just a giant money sink.

Boogie · « **Reply #45 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:03:16 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on September 04, 2009, 05:48:32 PM

So he voluntarily took an extra mugging charge just for the hell of it? wat

Police interrogation is an art form. One I suck at, but there's skill involved in getting someone to confess to something when you would think they would have no interest in admitting their actions.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #46 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:26:29 PM »

Sounds like a scam to me!

Boogie · « **Reply #47 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:07:17 PM »

Quote from: Willco on September 06, 2009, 02:26:29 PM

Sounds like a scam to me!

Well, yeah, that's the technical term for it...

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #48 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:26:26 PM »

Who would ever confess to a Canadian? You KNOW they're not gonna waterboard you.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #49 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:42:33 AM »

Accepting the mugging charge when he was arrested for something else confused me as well. Truth be told my memory is shit and I wouldn't be a good witness. I admitted as much when they were asking me for a description of the guy. I'm guessing there was some convoluted plea bargain involved if Law and Order is to be believed.

Boogie · « **Reply #50 on:** September 07, 2009, 03:07:40 AM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on September 07, 2009, 02:42:33 AM

Accepting the mugging charge when he was arrested for something else confused me as well. Truth be told my memory is shit and I wouldn't be a good witness. I admitted as much when they were asking me for a description of the guy. I'm guessing there was some convoluted plea bargain involved if Law and Order is to be believed.

And, of course, you should *always* believe what you learn from network primetime dramas...

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #51 on:** September 07, 2009, 03:09:12 AM »

Everything I know about the criminal justice system I learned from prime time procedurals.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #52 on:** September 07, 2009, 03:33:08 AM »

Quote from: Boogie on September 07, 2009, 03:07:40 AM

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on September 07, 2009, 02:42:33 AM
Accepting the mugging charge when he was arrested for something else confused me as well. Truth be told my memory is shit and I wouldn't be a good witness. I admitted as much when they were asking me for a description of the guy. I'm guessing there was some convoluted plea bargain involved if Law and Order is to be believed.

And, of course, you should *always* believe what you learn from network primetime dramas...

Kidding. My official response to any confusion is " I don't know much about anything"

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Author Topic: I got mugged. (Read 2608 times)