Comments on: Triathletes http://madbeachbum.com/2009/10/13/triathletes/ I'm a bum on the beach that gets mad and likes to vent. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:30:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: The Bum http://madbeachbum.com/2009/10/13/triathletes/comment-page-1/#comment-31 The Bum Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:39:47 +0000 http://madbeachbum.com/?p=47#comment-31 No problem on the reply. These rants aren't scientific papers where I have extensive research on their mating habits or anything, so any kind of feedback is welcome. I guess because I am an athlete, it really pains me to interact with triathletes. I've known some of the most self-centered of athletes around, cyclists and tennis players, and everyone has the same view on triathletes. I've been around some pretty massive egos, and even I can be a ripe bastard at times. Even the most humble of professional players is aware of their talent so there's always the confidence factor. I've yet to meet a triathlete who hasn't displayed a disproportionate superiority complex. No matter how damn good you are at something, there's always someone who'll be better, and I'd wish they'd just shut up about how awesome they think they are. If a truly humble triathlete exists, then I haven't met them. No problem on the reply. These rants aren’t scientific papers where I have extensive research on their mating habits or anything, so any kind of feedback is welcome. I guess because I am an athlete, it really pains me to interact with triathletes. I’ve known some of the most self-centered of athletes around, cyclists and tennis players, and everyone has the same view on triathletes. I’ve been around some pretty massive egos, and even I can be a ripe bastard at times. Even the most humble of professional players is aware of their talent so there’s always the confidence factor. I’ve yet to meet a triathlete who hasn’t displayed a disproportionate superiority complex. No matter how damn good you are at something, there’s always someone who’ll be better, and I’d wish they’d just shut up about how awesome they think they are. If a truly humble triathlete exists, then I haven’t met them.

]]> By: Zac http://madbeachbum.com/2009/10/13/triathletes/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Zac Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:02:07 +0000 http://madbeachbum.com/?p=47#comment-30 makes sense. I know who ur talking about, but I know the humble athletes too. They are there too. Thanks for the reply. makes sense. I know who ur talking about, but I know the humble athletes too. They are there too. Thanks for the reply.

]]> By: The Bum http://madbeachbum.com/2009/10/13/triathletes/comment-page-1/#comment-29 The Bum Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:01:40 +0000 http://madbeachbum.com/?p=47#comment-29 I can see how it can be taken that way. I'm directing the issue not at my insecurities, but at theirs. I have yet to meet a triathlete without some severe self-image issues. The issues I bring up are the most common things I've heard them say and it pisses me off because it's just bragging to make themselves feel better. They just won't shut up, and they go around bragging about stupid shit that doesn't matter. Could I go around bragging about knocks on my staff and what I've done in life? Sure, but I don't need to do so for my confidence. They apparently need to do so, hence why I could go the rest of my days without encountering another one without remorse. "I've got washboard abs and have three women every night." "So... why are you telling me? Are you that bad of a lay that you're trying to make me feel bad to make yourself feel better? Sorry bud, I'm doing quite fine myself. Cheers." I'm using a bit of sarcasm to express my viewpoint using their methods when I close out my rant. I can see how it can be taken that way. I’m directing the issue not at my insecurities, but at theirs. I have yet to meet a triathlete without some severe self-image issues. The issues I bring up are the most common things I’ve heard them say and it pisses me off because it’s just bragging to make themselves feel better. They just won’t shut up, and they go around bragging about stupid shit that doesn’t matter. Could I go around bragging about knocks on my staff and what I’ve done in life? Sure, but I don’t need to do so for my confidence. They apparently need to do so, hence why I could go the rest of my days without encountering another one without remorse.

“I’ve got washboard abs and have three women every night.”

“So… why are you telling me? Are you that bad of a lay that you’re trying to make me feel bad to make yourself feel better? Sorry bud, I’m doing quite fine myself. Cheers.”

I’m using a bit of sarcasm to express my viewpoint using their methods when I close out my rant.

]]> By: Zac http://madbeachbum.com/2009/10/13/triathletes/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Zac Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:15:53 +0000 http://madbeachbum.com/?p=47#comment-28 I can see where you are coming from, but not all triathletes are like that and I'm sure you meant the ones that are. Also I don't know and no offense but it seems like your last paragraph might do what you were talking about earlier with the selfimage thing. Went a little defensiveish. Id lighten up on that. I can see where you are coming from, but not all triathletes are like that and I’m sure you meant the ones that are. Also I don’t know and no offense but it seems like your last paragraph might do what you were talking about earlier with the selfimage thing. Went a little defensiveish. Id lighten up on that.

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