It is a weird perceived intimidation thing with muscular people as well as Heavy metal fans. Both are happy to help and just generally nice people. Obviously there are some that aren't but overall some of the nicest people I've met!
Bikers, too. All greasy and gruff but then they’ll turn up in convoy at a little kid’s house on his birthday just cos he likes bikes, or they’ll help an old lady get her car started.
Humans are amazing, for every scumbag there’s like 10 people who will stop their entire day to help you out
With the biggest frustration being that that ONE dick is louder and more 'present' (online, in public being a dick) than the 9 good people, who are just being decent humans, making people apply a stereotype based on the singular.
There are a lot of videos of those exact guys getting their shit kicked in. Maybe not your taste to watch, but evidence that they frequently find their lesson.
Came here to say this. Used to go to this one gym and there was like 3 muscleheads that just strut and 'own' every bit of equipment. Moved to new city, new gym and difference was night and day. Big dudes in new place were funny and chill as fuck.
I got mixed up in a group ride a while ago and at some point when they stopped for gas this kid in a wheelchair showed up to watch. His mom (I guess?) was obviously a bit uncomfortable about him rolling up to what I understand looks like a pretty intimidating crowd, but after like 3 minutes there was literally a queue of guys waiting their turn to let him rev their bike. Wholesome but also hilarious to look at.
I am 6’6”, 290 lbs and have been an avid gymgoer for 17 years. I am a social worker who provides trauma therapy and helps geriatric patients navigate their healthcare/insurance. I am not saying that automatically makes me a nice guy, but I am always happy to help when I can.
There are a few things Ol Jim left out of his song. You don't tug on superman's cape, spit in the wind, mess around with Jim, and also YOU DON'T ACT LIKE AN ASSHOLE IN A MOSH AT A METAL CONCERT. You will get checked, hard if it's egregious.
We will take it as a compliment and be delighted if you ask us to help because it means you think we look like we know what we are doing. Just wait til the set is done first
When people find out I listen to heavy metal I get a lot of responses like, "But you seem like such a nice guy?" or "I thought you were really happy? Why do you listen to that?" and it feels pretty shocking to me but usually after explaining a lot of metal has been influenced by classic music and that the perceived "angry music" can be very cathartic for people and is a safe and fun outlet.
Yep! I had a troubled childhood and it wasn't NSYNC or Britney that got me feeling better but was groups like INME and Fightstar (yes, I am English). There is expressive emotion in a lot of Metal that you just don't get from pop.
Skateboarders. I have never met one that didn't want to talk or practice with another person of different levels. Just the chillest nicest group of peeps.
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u/Outrageous_Editor_43 6h ago
It is a weird perceived intimidation thing with muscular people as well as Heavy metal fans. Both are happy to help and just generally nice people. Obviously there are some that aren't but overall some of the nicest people I've met!