Keeping On Your Toes

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Keeping On Your Toes
Topic Started: Aug 16 2008, 10:31 PM (110 Views)
BlizShadow	Aug 16 2008, 10:31 PM Post #1
No. 1 Werehog Supporter! Posts: 2,262 Group: =SB= Queens Member #6,722 Joined: March 16, 2008 Gender: Female Favorite System: Dreamcast Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Adventure 2 Current Mood: Chillin'	Bliz has a problem? Yes, you all finally have proof that I am indeed a homo sapien. Anyways, I don't know if anyone's even noticed before now, but I've made a few self-referential jokes to myself on this board, mostly about my lacking social life off the computer. Indeed, the easiest jokes to make are the ones that are true; I personally consider myself rather introverted in the real world, and tonight I got a real kick to the gut that probably explains why. I tried to wolf down this abuse and proclaim myself to be okay, but alas nothing is truly better than wearing your feelings on your sleeves sometimes. Simply put, my brother can be a real jerk sometimes. Sure, the majority of it is due to your usual, insignificant sibling warfare nor do I deny that he can be a good guy when he wants to (such as when he gave me manual driving lessons the other day; that was very meaningful to me, yet irrelevant--), but a lot of the time he can make me feel like nothing but crap on a stick over the simplest of things. For a specific example, during my graduation party, my friend had lost some part to her PS2 controller. I remembered that my brother had been playing her system regularly after she let me borrow it, so naturally he was the most logical person to ask about its whereabouts. I ask if he's seen it or not, and all I get is a "What are you talking about? I didn't take it!" I never once implicated him for taking it, especially since he would have no reason to. That unnecessary snap reduced me to tears. The straw that broke the camel's back happened no more than an hour ago. He was talking about this cat on TV, but unfortunately I wasn't paying attention; privately RPing with some friends instead. He called me out on this, which I admitted myself, but I also told him I had seen the commercial and therefore had known what he was talking about (However, even though I've seen it, I haven't really seen this ad enough to have it implanted in memory). Unfortunately, he pursues the issue further and asks me what color the cat was to convince himself that I had seen it. But honestly, I don't know. It's such a minor part in the ad, so I jokingly guess grey and shrug it off. Here comes the unwarranted insults that I don't know anything, that I'm constantly making a fool out of myself, and that I'm so dumb that I don't even realize when I'm doing it. Yes, because remembering the color of a pet in a Zyrtec ad that you've seen once or twice is undeniable proof that you actually have seen it, and not the fact that you remember parts of the narration describing the particular medication actually being advertised. He just gets so anal so quickly if you ask the wrong question or say the wrong thing that he's very difficult to talk to for long. My father has the same problem with him: he'll ask him a question and there sparks a big argument about practically nothing that I'm stranded in the middle of. Yes, sometimes it can be chalked up to him simply playing around; a meager celebration that he has once again managed to trump me over a grand life-or-death issue such as the color of pets on television, but I've suffered this kind of crap for as long as I can remember, and it's long since passed the point that it gets hurtful every single time he does it. So, to wrap this up without rambling on further, how in the world do I deal with living with a volatile individual who doesn't like heart to heart talks and seems to feel a great need to put down my intelligence and observations all of the time?
	Contrary to popular belief, I'm NOT leaving forever and ever. I'm just making sure you know that college may shave off a little SB time. Oy vey.... Anyways, been gone on vacation? Got grounded from the computer? Then, you've probably missed a lot. Catch up on the latest Sonic-related news! Current headline: Black Knight Information Explosion Also, clicky for all of my fan-related stuff! I promise you it's actually awesome! Spoiler: click to toggle Fanfiction: Gravity: Admist horrifying visions and the dangers of a prejudiced world, Shadow must make a decision about his future and ultimately the world's. (Not updating anytime soon...) Fan Characters: Claudio Pascal/ Aldagar Hunter; Loner, Protector, Cautionary, (WIP) Fan Art: deviantART/ The Mansion (comic series)/ NEW!!! =SB= Art Topic *~Quote Of The Moment~* "... Why would you want to do anything for fans?... Fans are clingy, complaining dipshits who will never ever be grateful for any concession you make. The moment you shut out their shrill, tremulous voices, the happier you'll be for it...." -- Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw


Timothy Ulysses, Crusader	Aug 16 2008, 11:50 PM Post #2
Ugh... Gar no like green tea. Green tea is for foreigners, not gentlemen... Posts: 2,192 Group: =SB= Governors Member #6,733 Joined: March 17, 2008 Gender: Male Favorite System: Xbox Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Current Mood: Bored Blog Wait... I have a blog?	1: Take the aggresive approach and tell him to stop being a jerk or "THERE WILL BE DIRE CONSEQUENCES!" OR 2: Take the passive approach and get the parents/guardians involved and assure them that this is a very real problem and that it would make you feel much better if you all talked about it / grounded the little monster / etc. OR 3: Take the flippant approach and just ignore it. Every time he does it, just smile calmly, pull a witty statement out of your proverbial hat and go do something else. Pretend like you honestly couldn't care any less. While this plan has it's flaws, believe me, it works for quite a while depending on your temperament. If the problem persists, either take option 2 or consult a helpline, counsellor or psychiatrist.
	"I've heard legends of that person, how he traveled the breadth of the land reducing all he touched to rubble..." Spoiler: click to toggle Pearls of wisdom (Currently looking for quotes that AREN'T mine): Spoiler: click to toggle Spoiler: click to toggle Venoma3d TUC...just just...dah why do I bother <__> Spoiler: click to toggle Timothy Ulysses Crusader So, let's recap; Shadow's ring bracers aren't just some peculiar and incredibly dubious fashion statement; they are in fact devices (whether they be magical, mystical or technological in nature) used to contain his godmodded powers to a more bareable level that remains safely under nine thousand. They are also used to hide his emorific wrists. Am I following this properly so far? Spoiler: click to toggle SuperShadowgal If you do not use proper grammar, Lady Fury shall kick your a$$! Spoiler: click to toggle Miracle As far as I'm concerned, whether or not Shadow lacks reproductive organs, he's capable of loving and caring. Shadamy will never happen and shadsally was on an unoficial comic. The only thing I can add right now, is that shadsally seems to be the kind of thing TUC likes. Having them together in one spot just saves him ammo. Spoiler: click to toggle Timothy Ulysses Crusader Amy Rose without a doubt; how can you not love Spontaneous Hammer Generation and Extraordinary Rage as powers? She owns many robots with her super pwning hammer. I think her problem is that if caught by surprise, she automatically drops her hammer, no Dexterity roll required (in case you're wondering, that was possibly another one of my epically failing jokes). Besides, to REALLY start beating things up, she needs to be 'in the zone'. The trigger seems to vary from time to time, from "Don't interrupt me while talking to Sonic," and "I'm pissed because I can't find Sonic," to "So-and-so insulted me," and "It's that time of the month again." Plus she's like Mr T in that due to the Law of Sheer Awesomeness, she can beat the crap out of anyone she wishes (downing an Egg Fort singlehandedly is a prime example of her awesome factor). It's a shame she can't pity foo's; then she'd be the epitomy of destruction. Thumbs up to the day Lady Fury learns Pity Foo'. Spoiler: click to toggle Um... help? Spoiler: click to toggle Wowzaa1 Banned because I LOVE YOU. Timothy Ulysses Crusader BANNED: For... wait, WHAT? Spoiler: click to toggle sMy PANCAKES Remember kids... naplam is used on OTHER people. NOT yourself. Spoiler: click to toggle Quote: Bones of Terror: Good, now Timothy have some company when he is online. Rouge X Darkness: About time. Shadow's missing his blades TUC, time to give them back <3 Timothy Ulysses, Crusader: What's that supposed to mean exactly? Rouge X Darkness: It means you can stop being an emo about being the only person from Down Under on here My fancharacters and my highly acclaimed Master Codex of Superpowers! ___________________ Artwork by Sniper, gif by sMy PANCAKES. Yes, ALL of my characters wield or have been influenced by magic or magical items. So? Spoiler: click to toggle Friends: sonicblaze, wowzaa1, DragonFlame, Beta Ray Banhammer, sMy PANCAKES, Miracle, FireFly, Talancir, lilsonic, Godzilla Firestorm, Cy-Fox, the King of Hyrule (wait, what?), ??? Please note that I won't add you without your asking first (because I'm paranoid or shy, one of the two). I have Facebook AND MSN! PM me for details. For the last time, YES, I hate Shadow!


cap	Aug 25 2008, 10:13 AM Post #3
Wired to the moon Posts: 1,961 Group: =SB= GFX Army Member #5,164 Joined: January 17, 2008 Gender: Male	Its because hes an insecure dolt, and simply doesn't consider other peoples feelings when ranting on like that. You could of course just yell at him, telling him, that it was hurtful, since no sibling really wants to hurt the other. My little brother drives me crazy, of course I yell at him at times, but I'd still never really want to hurt him. Other than that, shrug it off, since you know its a bunch of meaningless crap coming from a mouth clearly more insecure that your own.
	I just want to save you while there's still something left to save


Shauna	Aug 25 2008, 11:33 AM Post #4
Sonic Blast's Jedi Posts: 231 Group: C-Rank Guardian Member #9,173 Joined: July 10, 2008 Gender: Female Favorite System: Dreamcast Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Adventure Current Mood: content	It seems to me like he's relying on your reaction. He knows how wound up you get, so therefore, he continues to do so. So, my advice is, either, like Crusader said, be flippant about it. Give him a taste of his own medicine, and bite back by being just as quick witted. Because, if he knows you are resisting, the fun is taken out of it, and he'll therefore lose interest and stop since it's no longer giving him satisifaction. Or, if this doesn't work. I'd completley shock him. In other words, let him know you've snapped, and that he's crossed the line. You may not get the reponse you want, but at least he knows how much of an idiot he's being. Okay, maybe that's the whole point as far as he's concerned, but like cap said, no sibling wants to hurt the other. Hope this helps. Edited by Shauna, Aug 25 2008, 11:34 AM.
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Timothy Ulysses, Crusader	Aug 26 2008, 12:02 AM Post #5
Ugh... Gar no like green tea. Green tea is for foreigners, not gentlemen... Posts: 2,192 Group: =SB= Governors Member #6,733 Joined: March 17, 2008 Gender: Male Favorite System: Xbox Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Current Mood: Bored Blog Wait... I have a blog?	Another option; He's a guy, and you're a gal. You have every right to slap him if you so choose (whether or not you choose to do so is another matter entirely). As for the consequences, well... that would be a bit of a gamble...
	"I've heard legends of that person, how he traveled the breadth of the land reducing all he touched to rubble..." Spoiler: click to toggle Pearls of wisdom (Currently looking for quotes that AREN'T mine): Spoiler: click to toggle Spoiler: click to toggle Venoma3d TUC...just just...dah why do I bother <__> Spoiler: click to toggle Timothy Ulysses Crusader So, let's recap; Shadow's ring bracers aren't just some peculiar and incredibly dubious fashion statement; they are in fact devices (whether they be magical, mystical or technological in nature) used to contain his godmodded powers to a more bareable level that remains safely under nine thousand. They are also used to hide his emorific wrists. Am I following this properly so far? Spoiler: click to toggle SuperShadowgal If you do not use proper grammar, Lady Fury shall kick your a$$! Spoiler: click to toggle Miracle As far as I'm concerned, whether or not Shadow lacks reproductive organs, he's capable of loving and caring. Shadamy will never happen and shadsally was on an unoficial comic. The only thing I can add right now, is that shadsally seems to be the kind of thing TUC likes. Having them together in one spot just saves him ammo. Spoiler: click to toggle Timothy Ulysses Crusader Amy Rose without a doubt; how can you not love Spontaneous Hammer Generation and Extraordinary Rage as powers? She owns many robots with her super pwning hammer. I think her problem is that if caught by surprise, she automatically drops her hammer, no Dexterity roll required (in case you're wondering, that was possibly another one of my epically failing jokes). Besides, to REALLY start beating things up, she needs to be 'in the zone'. The trigger seems to vary from time to time, from "Don't interrupt me while talking to Sonic," and "I'm pissed because I can't find Sonic," to "So-and-so insulted me," and "It's that time of the month again." Plus she's like Mr T in that due to the Law of Sheer Awesomeness, she can beat the crap out of anyone she wishes (downing an Egg Fort singlehandedly is a prime example of her awesome factor). It's a shame she can't pity foo's; then she'd be the epitomy of destruction. Thumbs up to the day Lady Fury learns Pity Foo'. Spoiler: click to toggle Um... help? Spoiler: click to toggle Wowzaa1 Banned because I LOVE YOU. Timothy Ulysses Crusader BANNED: For... wait, WHAT? Spoiler: click to toggle sMy PANCAKES Remember kids... naplam is used on OTHER people. NOT yourself. Spoiler: click to toggle Quote: Bones of Terror: Good, now Timothy have some company when he is online. Rouge X Darkness: About time. Shadow's missing his blades TUC, time to give them back <3 Timothy Ulysses, Crusader: What's that supposed to mean exactly? Rouge X Darkness: It means you can stop being an emo about being the only person from Down Under on here My fancharacters and my highly acclaimed Master Codex of Superpowers! ___________________ Artwork by Sniper, gif by sMy PANCAKES. Yes, ALL of my characters wield or have been influenced by magic or magical items. So? Spoiler: click to toggle Friends: sonicblaze, wowzaa1, DragonFlame, Beta Ray Banhammer, sMy PANCAKES, Miracle, FireFly, Talancir, lilsonic, Godzilla Firestorm, Cy-Fox, the King of Hyrule (wait, what?), ??? Please note that I won't add you without your asking first (because I'm paranoid or shy, one of the two). I have Facebook AND MSN! PM me for details. For the last time, YES, I hate Shadow!


Venoma3d	Aug 26 2008, 12:28 AM Post #6
BOOM,Headshot. Posts: 3,316 Group: =SB= Governors Member #2,895 Joined: October 13, 2007 Gender: Male Favorite System: Dreamcast Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Adventure 2 Current Mood: Coup Playstation Network ID: Nope, no luck. Xbox Live Gamertag: Venoma3d Wii Friend Code: Too long to remember	^^ I used to have the very exact same problem with my older brother. He's 3 years older then me, but I'm taller and heavier then him. So usualy when he's a jackass I just get physical, true I get few bruises (( so does he XP )) but I'm cool with him for the next few days or so. You can't reason with people like that you have to speak their language. Ps: One more thing. HAH! Bliz isn't perfect!
	I'm a Grim Bloody Fable With an Un-happy bloody end.


Eprahim	Aug 26 2008, 03:55 AM Post #7
GENTLEMEN. Posts: 3,538 Group: E-Rank Legend Member #3,768 Joined: November 21, 2007 Gender: Male Favorite System: Dreamcast Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Adventure 2 Current Mood: ZZzzZZZzz Playstation Network ID: No PS3 for me. Xbox Live Gamertag: Eprahim Wii Friend Code: Who has one? Blog ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWAH	Punch your brotah. Should work.
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BlizShadow	Aug 28 2008, 11:38 AM Post #8
No. 1 Werehog Supporter! Posts: 2,262 Group: =SB= Queens Member #6,722 Joined: March 16, 2008 Gender: Female Favorite System: Dreamcast Favorite Sonic Game: Sonic Adventure 2 Current Mood: Chillin'	A nice slew of suggestions; thanks to all who responded. <3 I wouldn't go so far a to hit him, though. True, there's the whole double-standard thing I have on my side, but unfortunately I've tried that before, and the fact that he's nearly 6 ft. against my mere 5 and an occasional weightlifter did nothing to stop him from dishing out any retaliation. It's never been on the domestic abusive side, but at the same time I'm not a pain glutton in any way. I prefer the pacifist side of things when it comes to family members. XP I'm used to ignoring him now, and in fact have been doing that ever since I started this topic. It's working on a better level as he hasn't been at my throat nearly as much as in the past, so I guess there's something to be had from taking the high road. I'm also learning to take my time in choosing my words carefully around him. The simple fact is, I'm not a good speaker at all. These posts are hardly reflective of how quick I am on the dot when publically speaking with people, so I'm having to work a little harder at standing up to him with my voice. All in all, I'm over the initial argument that started this thread, but the advice has been sound and helpful. Again, thanks a bunch. <3
	Contrary to popular belief, I'm NOT leaving forever and ever. I'm just making sure you know that college may shave off a little SB time. Oy vey.... Anyways, been gone on vacation? Got grounded from the computer? Then, you've probably missed a lot. Catch up on the latest Sonic-related news! Current headline: Black Knight Information Explosion Also, clicky for all of my fan-related stuff! I promise you it's actually awesome! Spoiler: click to toggle Fanfiction: Gravity: Admist horrifying visions and the dangers of a prejudiced world, Shadow must make a decision about his future and ultimately the world's. (Not updating anytime soon...) Fan Characters: Claudio Pascal/ Aldagar Hunter; Loner, Protector, Cautionary, (WIP) Fan Art: deviantART/ The Mansion (comic series)/ NEW!!! =SB= Art Topic *~Quote Of The Moment~* "... Why would you want to do anything for fans?... Fans are clingy, complaining dipshits who will never ever be grateful for any concession you make. The moment you shut out their shrill, tremulous voices, the happier you'll be for it...." -- Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw


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