Rat’s version is probably better for my health than what I actually do. Long range snipe Skyrim bandit with a bow. At least Rat’s version of stress relief would get me some of the exercise that I need and am not getting. Of course in the current situation trying to go buy a 12-15lb sledge might just get you in trouble too. Will we start needing permits to have or carry/transport one?
I am so sick of Goat these days. He reminds me of the time I went to a spa and was forced to listen to tinkly-wink chimey-wimey “music” that came from hidden speakers! He needs to wake up, man!
I used to play video games to deal with morning stress. Now I have arthritis, so it takes me a while to work through all the kinks before I can play. Life is difficult.
When I started college (in the 60’s) my older brother gave me a very large stuffed bulldog. He said that whenever I got frustrated or angry, to take it on on the stuffed animal rather than a human. Still have the bulldog. Stitched and patched, but still here. Maybe we all need something to quell the hatred and tone down the animosity.
I’d like to hammer whoever was responsible for my phone to be ringing in the middle of the night, just to tell me “We have noticed some unusual activity on your Visa account”. IDIOTS! I don’t use Visa! …..and wouldn’t be dumb enough to fall for it anyway!
There are many kinds of meditation, Sitting, Walking, Working, Making Spaghetti with something other than hamburger. Whatever you are doing can be a meditation if you are fully present and of course do it with love.
I am deeply pained that the condition of my back now precludes splitting wood; thoroughly enjoyable and quite therapeutic! (Plus, smaller pieces of wood fit in .my firepit; I have no use for smaller rocks
I used to go home from work sometimes and chop down a small to mid-sized tree that shouldn’t be there. These days I get up and walk my dog for 2-4 miles in the cold – very cold here. I dress appropriately and meet up with a neighbor only half a mile away, and we walk and chat and it really makes me feel better during the pandemic, since I am high risk. My dog is a hunter by birth and first career, now a therapy dog, and she loves the walk and enjoys greeting anyone else outside at dawn. She isn’t getting many takers in January here, but she still loves garbage day. We come home relaxed and happy.
I have in the past purchased cheap glassware on clearance. This was the stuff that I would through against the wall to vent my frustrations. Seriously, smashing something is very therapeutic. My frustrations were gone and nothing of value was damaged. Thankfully, my life is less stressful now and I haven’t had the need to employ my therapy.
College housemate would make a batch of cookies after every Physical Chemistry exam to destress. Knowing I was planning to take it the next year, she said, “It’s a good thing you do leathercraft for a hobby. It’s a nice excuse to pound things.”
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
He’s too tired to get upset after smashing a rock.
BasilBruce over 3 years ago
Please, hammerer, don’t hurt him!
baddawg1989 over 3 years ago
What we’ve got here…is failure…to communicate!
sirbadger over 3 years ago
It’s good exercise.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 3 years ago
Peter Gabriel lives that time since the 80’s .
LeeCox over 3 years ago
At least Rat only takes the sledgehammer to a rock, Goat!
KenTheCoffinDweller over 3 years ago
Rat’s version is probably better for my health than what I actually do. Long range snipe Skyrim bandit with a bow. At least Rat’s version of stress relief would get me some of the exercise that I need and am not getting. Of course in the current situation trying to go buy a 12-15lb sledge might just get you in trouble too. Will we start needing permits to have or carry/transport one?
Caldonia over 3 years ago
I am so sick of Goat these days. He reminds me of the time I went to a spa and was forced to listen to tinkly-wink chimey-wimey “music” that came from hidden speakers! He needs to wake up, man!
zingzing168 over 3 years ago
MC hammer is on the line.
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall over 3 years ago
How did Pastis pass up the opportunity to have Rat just say “We’re living in Hammer Time”?
Bilan over 3 years ago
The sledgehammer takes care of your anger until … you hit your toes.
PICTO over 3 years ago
Illegitimi non carborundum, Rat…
B UTTONS over 3 years ago
What did Dwayne Johnson do to Rat?
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sledgehammer times…I can dig it.
UTZAAKE over 3 years ago
Inspired by Willie Stargell and Gallagher.
Chad "Dimples" Applewhite (Im Back!) over 3 years ago
Its rat’s world, we are just living in it
Johnny Q Premium Member over 3 years ago
I go on to Twitter and chew people out!
aKG1 over 3 years ago
Then he follows the sledgehammering with a few relaxing breakfast beers.
AndreasMartin over 3 years ago
Hopefully he never runs out of rocks.
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
I have a friend who hung up an Everlast punching bag on his lanai. Says hitting it does wonders for working off stress.
iggyman over 3 years ago
“If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning, I’d hammer in the evening, all over this land”!
jel354 over 3 years ago
Everything looks like a nail to Rat when he is angry.
nosirrom over 3 years ago
He should find some Russian spies. Then he could wack a mole.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Hard to believe Rat would use that Hammer for smashing up rocks for now he is doing work ;-) … Croc Power !
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Local place features axe throwing!!
Mentor397 over 3 years ago
I used to play video games to deal with morning stress. Now I have arthritis, so it takes me a while to work through all the kinks before I can play. Life is difficult.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 3 years ago
Stop, Hammer time
RichardMetropolis over 3 years ago
YEEET
RichardMetropolis over 3 years ago
Sskrrt
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
Trust me. I know what I’m doing.
RichardMetropolis over 3 years ago
Yeeet
RichardMetropolis over 3 years ago
Also rat has his own little mind in a big world
Doug K over 3 years ago
You meditate your way. I’ll meditate mine.
chris_o42 over 3 years ago
“If I had a hammer, I’d hammer your head, but I don’t have a hammer, so I’ll kick you instead.” (Teenager’s lyrics mutulating an old folk song)
Darkknight55 over 3 years ago
Sounds like therapy to me.
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Beats… Me.
JudyAz over 3 years ago
Yes, we live in hammer times. Either take up hammering or get hammered.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
John Henry would have a field day with him.
Smokie over 3 years ago
When I started college (in the 60’s) my older brother gave me a very large stuffed bulldog. He said that whenever I got frustrated or angry, to take it on on the stuffed animal rather than a human. Still have the bulldog. Stitched and patched, but still here. Maybe we all need something to quell the hatred and tone down the animosity.
Gameguy49 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’d like to hammer whoever was responsible for my phone to be ringing in the middle of the night, just to tell me “We have noticed some unusual activity on your Visa account”. IDIOTS! I don’t use Visa! …..and wouldn’t be dumb enough to fall for it anyway!
walstib Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m glad the days of “smashing a perfectly good guitar” are long gone.
Bruce1253 over 3 years ago
There are many kinds of meditation, Sitting, Walking, Working, Making Spaghetti with something other than hamburger. Whatever you are doing can be a meditation if you are fully present and of course do it with love.
uniquename over 3 years ago
Get into a rhythm swinging that hammer and it could be a form of meditation.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
One man’s rage is another’s meditation.
Cozmik Cowboy over 3 years ago
I am deeply pained that the condition of my back now precludes splitting wood; thoroughly enjoyable and quite therapeutic! (Plus, smaller pieces of wood fit in .my firepit; I have no use for smaller rocks
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
I tend to agree with RAT! I had to replace a TV…..
PoodleGroomer over 3 years ago
Splitting wood with a maul and wedges uses frustration energy and provides split wood for a good hot fire. Chainsaws are fun, too.
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
Heavy repetitive exercise is very similar to meditation. It only works if you focus on the physical activity. No symbolic aggression allowed.
The Brooklyn Accent over 3 years ago
An old pair of bongos and a recording of “I Can See for Miles” played loud work wonders for me.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Not with MY 20-Pounder, you won’t! Anyway, there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on earth.
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
“If I had a screwdriver…”
davids.comments over 3 years ago
Ooop. Sledgehammer break. Be right back.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
A metaphor for political comments? (I know, I just made one…kind of…)
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu1cLv5j248
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Sledgehammering a big rock can be a form of therapy and meditation in my book. Whatever clears the mind.
rstove428 Premium Member over 3 years ago
vjorgensen54 over 3 years ago
whatever works
rvps Premium Member over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
I like to spend a few minutes with my buddies, Jim and Jack. They’re mellow.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 3 years ago
All the while Peter Gabriel was singing in the background.
bobw2012 over 3 years ago
Rat is an escapee from a chain gang.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
As good a way as any that I have ever heard to release tension….
knight1192a over 3 years ago
Don’t be so sure it’s not meditative.
Scott S over 3 years ago
Where I used to work the fitness center had a speed-bag.
Whomping on that for a little while not only worked off a lot of pent-up anger & stress it was a killer arm workout!
Warhaft over 3 years ago
I’ve done that. It’s excellent therapy.
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
I used to go home from work sometimes and chop down a small to mid-sized tree that shouldn’t be there. These days I get up and walk my dog for 2-4 miles in the cold – very cold here. I dress appropriately and meet up with a neighbor only half a mile away, and we walk and chat and it really makes me feel better during the pandemic, since I am high risk. My dog is a hunter by birth and first career, now a therapy dog, and she loves the walk and enjoys greeting anyone else outside at dawn. She isn’t getting many takers in January here, but she still loves garbage day. We come home relaxed and happy.
pchemcat over 3 years ago
I have in the past purchased cheap glassware on clearance. This was the stuff that I would through against the wall to vent my frustrations. Seriously, smashing something is very therapeutic. My frustrations were gone and nothing of value was damaged. Thankfully, my life is less stressful now and I haven’t had the need to employ my therapy.
librarian4hire over 3 years ago
I’m with Rat on this one. Sometimes you need to pound the crap out of an inanimate object.
gcarlson over 3 years ago
College housemate would make a batch of cookies after every Physical Chemistry exam to destress. Knowing I was planning to take it the next year, she said, “It’s a good thing you do leathercraft for a hobby. It’s a nice excuse to pound things.”
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Sledgehammers can be very satisfying, Rat. Go for it; it worked well enough for Triple H in WWE….
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 3 years ago
Under the circumstances, this is a very good choice, Rat.
Thehag about 3 years ago
Bamboo stick to the mattress.
Kirbo about 3 years ago
nother rerun??