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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

  • facing danger
  • dealing with fans
  • public figure life

Putting it to work

  • using humor to cope
  • documenting threats
  • seeking safety

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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