It was just another day but this day my sensitivity button was on and when the word “Brucie” was directed at me I charged this 250lb individually as if I was a raging bull… all 150lbs of me. This was a different time when I was as sensitive as the current American culture and although this could have resulted in me getting my head knocked out or being accused of employee abuse it had to occur. For at the point I had to prove “in my head” that I would get the respect I deserved. Gaining respect or feeling one’s lost it is why most of the fights at this “crazy business” occur many don’t end with punches but verbal abuse to the point as if it feels as if someone was knocked out. Don’t get me wrong we’ve had our fist to fist fights as well with a few pieces of Oak added to the mix but this is the exception and not the rule. When physical fights have occurred there is usually blood and a hospital stay for those that lose but rarely do the police come unless it’s to place bets.
One fight occurred before we even entered the place and resulted in a temporary new entrance to our building. In this fight a prostitute didn’t get paid for her “car service fee” so she decided to take it out on her customer while he was driving. Unfortunately the customer didn’t know where the brake was and smashed right into the store leaving a gaping hole in the side of our building as we started the day. That fight proved that not only can people get hurt but buildings as well.