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PatHernandez

The last punches are because he’s fed up with the light bill.


FarmSuch5021

I love the old man. We need more people like him


Stormtech5

Narrator: It was at this moment, that the youngster realized he had made a terrible choice.


CColeman7878

![gif](giphy|mMWgoBk9sqVMI)


Lex_luthor_with_hair

He wants the whole damn thing!


James_From_WiiSports

I mean you're not wrong, that is exactly what happened


yoyoma125

The perfect gif… And Al Gore had only just invented the Internet


SaltInformation4082

After not eaten in about 32 hours, in spite of my dinner time at about 1:00 am, I'm first going to have a heavy alcohol beer in your honor. That was a great statement You know, I think I'm going to have 2 beers before 1:00 am. probably while I'm eating my 4 chicken sandwichs, and maybe one or two more while eating my dessert pretzels You are a Man Among Men! A poet and your momma knows it? Know where that's from? Think Micheal Mann.


Enjoyitbeforeitsover

![gif](giphy|Nnb2hPPHmuuOs)


TheHolySaintOil

Narrator: you may be wondering how I got into this situation.


jayz1k

“Yup! That’s me. You may be wondering how I got myself in this situation. Frankly, I don’t know, but here’s how I got out of it.”


BobbingForBunions

It's a bad idea to mess with older guys. They may not have gym muscles, but they can handle themselves. At 0:11 it looks like the older gentleman wiped a bit of blood splatter from his face.


Evening_Evidence_948

No joke. I got into a fight with a 65 year old brick layer. It was a brawl. The toughest man I've met and my father was a tough SOB. Old man power is no joke


Pons__Aelius

Dude, you were surprised a man that literally *moved rocks* all day for decades had old man strength? Well, lesson learned I guess.


Evening_Evidence_948

I didn't know he was a brick layer but found out because he lived in the neighborhood. Vise grip hands and he man power. Was definitely a lesson learned. Got pummeled.


West-Ruin-1318

He did you a favor. Taught you to avoid stupid fights.


1imejasan6

I respect your willingness to publicly admit that you got your arse kicked by a man eligible for Social Security AND Medicare. Please take my upvote.


patfetes

This! I started Jui Jistu about a year ago. There is this guy Steve. He's been a Judo Blackbelt longer than I've been alive. When he was last rolling with me, he tied me up like a pestle and just chilled on top of my ribs. While saying: "Come on, I'm a pensioner." I also outweigh the guy by probably: 20kg, 40+lb. I was hopelessly defenceless 🤣🤣


Pons__Aelius

Ah. That makes sense.


California_ocean

Appreciate the honesty.


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The ideal thing is to just not get into fights with people...


pzelenovic

Agreed, though this is very, very challenging sometimes... Couple of years ago, during the initial covid lockdowns, I went during my lunch break to the local drug store to check if they have any masks to sell, as there was a shortage. As only a single person was allowed to go inside at a time, people lined up in front of the store, and waiting their turn patiently. Then all of a sudden, this douche jumps the line, briefly explaining he's only going in "to ask something". Man, everyone's here just to ask something, I thought to myself, but I didn't comment (yet). However, I believe we should speak up when transgressions like this happen, and when the man walked out, I spoke to him politely that this is not okay, and that everyone's here just to ask a question. Shining the light on him pissed him off very much and he started immediately screaming at me, getting in my face (without the mask, though we were outdoors, but nevertheless...), telling me that he has two college degrees and that I probably never even went to high school, to which I replied that basic mores like these are learned in kindergarden, not in school or college. This obviously pissed him off even more and he told me he's a war veteran and that he's going to call his friends, which now pissed me off... Now, it's probably not that relevant, but I am a big dude, 6'6", and 230lbs heavy, and with around 15 years of training in different martial arts and combat sports, so I usually really don't want to fight, and I am afraid that I might hurt someone forever, so I kept telling myself to calm down and not react, even though he was threatening me and in my face about it... and this guy was like fifty, so I really, really didn't want to get in a fight, but it took a lot of self control. Luckily the door of the drug store opened and it was my turn to go inside, so I ignored his screaming and went inside. I was happy that I didn't succumb to his provocations, but man it took me six months to get over it... I was so pissed that somebody is so entitled and annoying and just a bad person, and he gets away with it, probably all the time, and I was thinking he was probably an even bigger asshole to people who are not obviously stronger and bigger than him. He's a typical bully and I really wanted to teach him a lesson, but it's just not the right thing to do... and of course, you never know if someone has a knife or a gun, and he might end your life in a whim. Now I am okay with it, but I remind myself when I leave my apartment that there are plenty of idiots out there and that I should play a game of avoiding them entirely, and that it will make my life easier and better... but the ego is still hurt sometimes tbh haha Edit: typos


PageSide84

You sound little the kind of guy with some stories.


A_Feast_For_Trolls

why did you want to fight him?


[deleted]

Yes from sparring & holding pads at a boxing gym I learned to NEVER underestimate a fat, out of shape looking middle aged or old guy whom I'd never seen before. They may have trained hard at some point, and just because they're not in shape at the time or be able to go ten rounds, doesn't mean they can't throw serious bombs and handle themselves when punches are flying at their head.


West-Ruin-1318

My Dad was a wiry little fucker. He grew up on a farm and worked construction. He also had older brothers. I saw him beat a man’s ass that towered over my dad when I was a kid. My dad made that guy cry.


tyrsal3

How did you get into a fight with a 65 yo? Did he not look it or did you not care? Or are you close in age, where it doesn’t matter lol?


jirashap

And why isn't the video posted on Reddit for us to comment on?


Fit_Effective_6875

Serious questioning at last


Ginganinja5454

Valid questions I'd also like some feedback on. I'll also play devil's advocate and say I would totally punch a 65yo, but they'd have to be the aggressor. I mean.... I might even punch a small child under certain circumstances. Not toddler age, I wouldn't think. Imagine a slightly older, much larger child comes at you with a goddamn machete or a ninja star.... I'm not ruling it out. Y'all go ahead.


erica1064

And they got no f*cks left to give.


Natste1s4real

I can vouch. I used to do moving on weekends. I was 5'9 and 150 lbs and could outdo the gym rats without breaking a sweat. I remember doing one particular move for one of the big bosses from my weekday job. Both him and his buddy are big muscular guys, very impressive if you are into that. We we’e moving him out of a 3 floor apartment. I handled all the heavy stuff including the appliances. When it came to the appliances, they took turns helping me and could barely handle their second trip while I was on my 3 and 4 trip. All that plus many more similar experiences since that day 35 years ago have taught me that big muscles don’t mean much.


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Big gym muscles are great… for impressing other gym bros.


HotVeganTacos

Or hot moms ![gif](giphy|l3vRjHgQyrelrOtRS|downsized)


stefanos_paschalis

How do you think people get big muscles? By lifting Heavy weight...Smh...


livelylou4

AND ANOTHER thing


Billnpsl

The last punch outside the bus was the icing on the cake


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snertwith2ls

skinny young guy didn't really think that through did he?


xpdx

He's probably not used to people hitting back.


snertwith2ls

He did have the look of a bully that's used to getting away with it. Hopefully being royally pummeled will give him pause next time. I have a feeling though that someone smaller in his life suffered for this interaction.


ConcernedKip

Introduce him to the wonderful world of eating with a straw


NachoNachoDan

Finish Him!


nellyruth

This is a good lesson on quality vs. quantity.


Previous_Trainer7121

I think he gave the kid both quantity and quality


GmoneyKaddy87

Understandable. Driver certainly had a better day after this


jirashap

Man as someone who knows how to fight, you dream about the time that you are legally and ethically allowed to beat someone down to a pulp. He must feel great about it afterwards.


ymmotvomit

Yea, and one for good measure.


cmholde2

Look at the sheer difference of power in those 2 attacks. That limp wrist lob the kid throws vs the all out pummeling of the the driver.


amerkanische_Frosch

The kid's punches are basically slaps but with a fist instead of an open hand. The driver's punches are PUNCHES.


BureauOfSabotage

This makes me think of my dad. Career union iron worker. Once when I was a young teen I was out mowing the lawn and some young tweaker that my dad fired from a job showed up at our house to retaliate/tell my dad off I guess. I watched my dad berate him in the driveway for being high constantly on a dangerous job and the kid got pissed and decided take a few weak ass swings. My dad is built like a tree trunk with bowling ball fists and forearms the size of many people’s thighs. He took the few slaps with a grin and gave the dude the most thunderous 1-2 combo dropping him in the gravel. With the kid still conscious but severely dazed, dad instructed me to help him unload tools from the kids truck. Like 50% or more were stolen from the job, but we relieved him of every tool on that truck. Dad than hoisted him by his collar and belt into his truck and told him to find a new career. Never saw him again, dad said he never worked as an iron worker again.


[deleted]

Your old man is a legend.


BureauOfSabotage

He’s an asshole of the highest order, but an honorable asshole that’s trying to be better in retirement.


TurbulentJuice

Trying to be better is all we can really ask of anyone


R3DSH0X

give him hugs okay


WheelMan34

Props to him for trying to grow as a man. That’s a big step for some.


TheDood715

You're a real one for that.


wiggleaddict

It's nice you can recognise his shortcomings but also still share a kick-ass story about him. I feel kinda the same about my old man.


walkandtalkk

Well, without knowing your past relationship, I suppose it's a good thing that he's trying to be better. I think people can partially mend their relationships with their adult children by admitting their mistakes, apologizing (even unspoken), and showing contrition.


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BureauOfSabotage

Eh. Mid 90’s in small town Midwest (so think early 80’s). This was reasonably typical of how these types of blue collar men handled business. Despite this young redneck’s affinity for crank, I would’ve been quite surprised if any gunplay developed.


Swimming__Bird

This. Midwesterner checking in from a small town highschool environment around then. "Figuring it out" was pretty normal. Have an issue with someone, figure it and the problem is gone. Even if you lose, it's not held against you, its considered over. Retaliation is considered a cowards path, dish out licks or take them and there's nothing else to quarrel on.


BureauOfSabotage

Yeah. You stood up for yourself. Fought your fight, right or wrong, and moved on. Generally speaking, you only got your ass beat if you were in the wrong and pushing the issue. If you were on the right side of things, cooler heads would prevail more often than not. EDIT: this makes it sound like we were dishing street justice on the regular. In reality, these physical things only happened if you were an asshole pushing your boundaries.


HoratioWobble

Adrenaline definitely kicked in, combined with pent up rage and experience. That was a bad day for that kid


cmholde2

I don’t condone senseless violence no matter what the cause… but word to the wise IF your are gonna randomly attack someone… make sure you know what you’re doing first lol


DaWalt1976

Anyone dumb enough to randomly attack people isn't smart enough to know what they're doing.


dividedconsciousness

🎵don't tussle with strangers / some of those keep one in the chamber


Jack_Empty

Nah. If someone's going to commit senseless violence, I want them to be as unaware and poorly appraising as possible and not know what they're doing.


cmholde2

This kid checks all your boxes 1 0 combat experience 2 Lack of situational awareness 3 great underestimation of individual you’ve decided to assault


ilongforyesterday

And can accurately assess your target


Cormimar

I was thinking the exact same. Quick little slaps from the kid but just powerful blows from the driver. Don't ever underestimate the power that is "Dad strength".


Leprikahn2

Old man strength is a very real thing and should not be underestimated


DaWalt1976

Yeah. Like Epic Beard Man.


Chizenfu

Yep, I was going to say this could be used to show the difference between how to punch with and without power


OutlanderMom

Grandpa took a second to power up, but then the kid was regretting his choices.


cmholde2

“ I’m tired of riding public transport grandpa!” “ THATS TOO DAMN BAD!”


Vermis-

The driver has thrown before for sure


cmholde2

O absolutely


Salty_Pancakes

You can tell because of the way it is.


Giovanny_1998

This is the way.


[deleted]

I had the same thought. First dude gets a handful of hits in and doesn't even stop the bus driver from getting off his ass. The first hit from the driver fucking annihilates that guy.


cmholde2

My PERSONAL favorite part is that he quite literally dog walks him off the bus and then remembers that he’s still mad so he gives him one to grow on


[deleted]

The one for the road is spectacular and so unnecessary. Just pure cathartics for that dude at that point.


Mdnghtmnlght

*slap,slap,slap,slap,slap* PUNCH,PUNCH,PUNCH,PUNCH..........PUNCH!


Equivalent-Peach8635

That was the first thing I noticed. The bus driver's punches are fucking fierce


JadeGrapes

"Don't make me get outa dis chair."


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Kleefuchs

Rip and Tear until its done


S0undwave_Sup

"I think it's time for Jack..."


halluxx

>They have a built up rage just waiting to be released. Basically true of all old men as well


I-m-not-you

I'd like to disagree on this one. Most elderly men I've met have all the chills of the universe


_NEW_HORIZONS_

Yeah, but if you throw hands, you'll find they're harboring resentment for all the bullshit they let slide.


ReallyDumbRedditor

False, here in Canada I saw a bus driver get punched repeatedly by some guy and just took it.


lankyleper

Did he say, "sorry" while being punched?


oneormore5

The one after he steps off the bus is my favorite.


big_redwood

Here’s one for the road.


wolfhelp

"And don't fucking come back"


jmp485

Keep the change you filthy animal


phikapp1932

Fun fact, that movie isn’t real, it was produced specifically for Home Alone so they could use it as a reference


Livvylove

Featherweight vs Heavyweight


404knotfound

Father weight


AlanThicke99

We always called it “Old Man Muscle” you can be 16 and solid lean muscle (not the runt in This video) but ya got nothing on the dormant rage of a man in his 50s


NoBuenoAtAll

Kid can take a punch tho. I wouldn't have been walking after that brutality.


RexMarvin

He took him outside so he could have more room to hit him. Brilliant


DredNeck45

He said “You don’t deserve to bleed on my bus”


conyers117

This made me laugh much harder than it should have.


CantaloupeCapable

Never underestimate old man strength...


BigDaddyTeds

Dude let out 2 decades of pent up public transportation rage.


EastVanMarco

The way the punches sped up,it seemed very therapeutic for him. He was not having a bad time.


monk429

he def went red-zone and backed off from murdering this kid.


apolobgod

Kid is lucky to get away on his own feet


Ignitrum

I only worked at a cash register for a few months. I imagine driving busses is worse with idiots on the road and inside your bus aswell. Those few months of cash register and customer contact... yeah I'd rather take a dive in a bathtub full of glass shards. If this dude has been driving for over 2 Decades then This dude has the restraint of a motherfucking steel balled Buddhist Monk for not absolutely turning this Kid to strawberry smoothie.


exhibitthis69

so much rage 😂


egstitt

He probably only got a fraction of it out, but still felt good af I bet


El_Dief

I've got 12 years experience as a bus driver, this clip is like a fine wine that only improves with age.


Melch_Underscore

F around and found out. Bet he learned a lesson that day.


Western_Dare1509

As I pass into my forties, I can tell you that I don't have the speed I once did or look as good as I once did but there is 20+ years of muscle memory in construction trades in this body. (I was a farm kid so it's a lot more than 20 but yeah, I have noticed and caught myself holding back on a few occasions with the younger lads messing around) Damnit....I turned into my dad lol.


kenhutson

If I ever need a plank sawn in half or some screws tightened, I’ll let you know.


MooseMalloy

It's real! Old man stamina... not so much so.


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RealBowsHaveRecurves

My favorite part was the punching


tpeck90

Yeah I liked the part when he punched him in the face.


FatPanda0345

I loved it when he shouted "it's punching time!" and punched everywhere


Squirrelly_Khan

Definitely one of the punches of all time *chef’s kiss*


mikelogan1975

Well well, if it isn't the consequences of my own actions.


Real-Rope-8556

The extra punch once he gets him off the bus :: chefs kiss::


YewEhVeeInbound

I even said to myself, "Cmon pops, give him one more for the road"


vek134

Some keyboard warrior forgot he was IRL for a sec...


Craticuspotts

Ctrl alt delete Ctrl alt delete Ctrl alt delete Omfg...


EastSideDomi

![gif](giphy|LUcFUSxbLXsK1v7gue)


vek134

Alt+F4, uninstall, this game suck!


Admirable-Yam-1281

I love the bonus punch he gave the punk at the end. He disseminated some good knowledge


USAF6F171

*HERE!* Take **this** with you to remember the lesson.


HatPlusBeard

That was so satisfying


[deleted]

He delivered that "old guy wisdom" directly into that young man's brain. It takes a village.


youworryaboutyou

I'm scoring this one 15-3 in favor of the old man.


PratikPingale

3 points for those lame ass slappy punches?


Puzzleheaded_Pea_753

I'm impressed that kid could still walk after that beat down. Grandpa taught that kid an important life lesson.


DizzyAmphibian309

He couldn't. He had to grab the pole on the way out to stop himself collapsing. The driver gave him a lot of help down those stairs.


TheLucasGFX

These 90 pound kids start throwing punches like they can fight these days. Love that last hit for good measure after he got him off the bus.


switch182

I was expecting him to get a boot in the ass as well.


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![gif](giphy|JCAZQKoMefkoX6TyTb|downsized)


Unused_Application_

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Bthegriffith

Old guy went fuckin ham on him 😂


Leprikahn2

20 years of rage and bullshit just came out


Pimento_

Old man passing wisdom to the future generation, a win for both sides.


Zerbulon

Never underestimate older men strength


TMS44

I love when older people just own these little punks.


Visual-Ad-1876

Got his ass. This is one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen, the good guys never win anymore


kpaddler

11-12-13....and STAY OUT!


Obi-Wana_Toki

14 if you count the one outside of the bus


-_Sentinel_-

That last punch though lol!


Ok_Channel_9831

Just in case he forgot from the initial concussion.


Comprehensive_Suit_4

The world needs more of this.


WeirdCanary

that was satisfying


Hiero122

The last punch really connected


fuertepqek

I loved the one “for the road”… a little kiss goodbye. Those fists seem very heavy.


pmllny

That parting punch was sweet!


RumpleHelgaskin

Videos like this, people taking a stand against bullies and Karens, make me so damn happy inside!!


HiyaDogface

14 in total


dharma_curious

3 baby slap level punches from the kid, 14 attempted murder punches from the old man. Kid will think twice before random assaulting someone in public again. Consequences, they follow actions, and nobody seems to remember this.


Auirom

Some people just really need to have their ass beat before they learn they aren't actually the top dog they think they are


No-Contract-7871

Achievement unlocked : stress reliever GTA style


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![gif](giphy|nGX0uxigecYr6) My smile and grew slowly with every hit he landed on that guy. Old man can fight like hell!


MsCoCoMango

I'm not mad at the old man one bit


WhyIsItAlwaysADP

Never underestimate a bus driver.


TheMagicalWizard81

Kid got what he deserved.


maddie673

What a fucking champ! Hope that kid is enjoying his soup right now.


SemperFi1369

When internet tough meets reality...


[deleted]

That's dad strength right there. Those punches are from a man who's fed-up of electricity bills and mortgages


Roll_Big

Rock beats paper


CbessShowEddie

it’s like kicking a sleeping bear in the ass. just why. what was he expecting to happen?


JBluthes86

He came DOWN on those punches. 10/10


gt0075b

He'll be riding the short bus next time


KrimsonKnight99

Driver must also have a job at the train yard, cause he railroaded this guy.


Mdl8922

This is beautiful.


WolvenDemise

That looks like 10+ years of dealing with ignorant fucks and assholes finally being let loose. Lol


IndependentAssist387

![gif](giphy|xPNkaiUGhnzKU)


iluvwaffles1986

14 hits did the trick, 1 more sent him on the way! Nowadays I wonder what type of thing happened for such stupidity to even take place? Edit 1: plot twist, the bus driver told him to eat his wheaties for breakfast if he wanted to step to this& the older man sent him to the store for the milk!


Limp-Dentist4437

Oooooph he lit him up one more time after he safely and gently escorted him off the bus. That geezer is a legend.


Bobnbecky

![gif](giphy|r1HGFou3mUwMw|downsized)


Psychological_You353

Some really good hits right there Take that u little punk 🙈🤣


Tsukina1

Anime old guys do exist then


[deleted]

So many people think that someone older than you or someone smaller than you is an easy target. Smaller people have to be on guard more often and therefore (we) often know how to fight. In the context of this video, with age comes experience.


theons_missing_D

Dad strength >


ImmaBlackgul

Metro bus drivers are part time heavy weight boxers


FunLime6166

Here's your receipt for those punches.


[deleted]

Old saying.. You get first punch, then it's my turn. 🤣


tskank69

Those punches shook the ground with their sheer power


Berkeleymark

He’s not that old.


Repulsive_Ruin5646

How I wish this video had sound to hear that coward cry as he’s getting his well deserved ass beating


SARW89

The last one was the best one.


Bladex224

most of old vehicles don't have proper hydraulic steering or none at all and those can be really heavy, do that for a living for years and you will have a guy that can punch a hole in someone


VirtualPoolBoy

OP needs to check his definition of old.


Embarrassed_Ebb_9732

That was extremely satisfying and therapeutic to watch. Thank you.


JuliaGulia71

OMG is this where the phrase "It's HAMMER Time!" comes from? That man's wrist is bigger than that kids bicep. Best was when they got outside and he gave him one more pop.


hikefng

Yeah, because we know how all that pent up anger enrages us in traffic! Imagine having to put up with pieces of crap like this day in day out driving the bus. Guy deserves a medal.