'We've had death threats', Pete says, 'saying, 'You're evil and your days are numbered.' What was it, 'Don't panic but be scared'. Someone shat on our doorstep once and nailed a sparrow to our basement door. I don't mind, me. I'll out-weird any stalker.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recounts extreme stalking threats but remains unfazed, even joking about out-weirding stalkers.
- In plain terms
- People threatened us and did scary things, but I don't mind and will out-weird them.
- What can you take from it?
- Dark humor can be a coping mechanism for fear and threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope when scared?
- When is humor inappropriate?
Another view
Minimizing real threats might discourage seeking proper protection.
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