Noogie

Do you remember being a kid and protesting “quit it” when some clown gave you a noogie! There are folks who give a noogie back (though it has to be harder than the one given to have an effect)--while "injustice collectors" seek out the domestic form of the International Criminal Court for relief. Do you get the drift? And these are only two in a legion of responses for those who prefer eyes (for an) or cheeks (turn the other). In this latter you may proclaim loudly for all bystanders to hear “I am going to pray for you.” This is a manifestly spiritual maneuver with an underlyingly defensive thrust. The deus ex machina in the form of a crowd of onlookers materializes out of nowhere. Or you may employ some form of “passive” resistance to block the bully’s way while you call for help.

read "Hallie Cohen Illustrates New Book With Prized Collaborator"

and listen to "Boogaloo Down Broadway" by The Fantastic Johnny C