Whats the nicest thing anyone ever said to you?

[Stoic1]

About a week ago I was doing a rescue on a boat that got grounded.

Got back on our boat and my kid said, "You have peoples respect because you are always helping them."

Trying to be humble and be a good example i said," Always do what you can".

Then when I went upstairs I heard my mother in law (who tolerates me) say "does he do that a lot?" My kids response was, "Yeah, hes always saving people"

I felt like a goddamn hero to my kid.

 

[PaddyO'malley]

Excellent responses so far.

During my younger days — back when protein shakes were a daily ritual and squats were a lifestyle — I received what remains one of the most oddly affirming compliments of my life. There was a confident, charismatic Black woman at my gym who regularly commented on my glute development. One day, as I finished a heavy set, she looked me up and down and said, “Mmm... boy, anybody ever tell you you got a straight-up ghetto booty?”

Now, I say that with full awareness and no intent to culturally appropriate — those were her exact words, and they were delivered with the kind of sincerity that cuts through any racial awkwardness. At first, I was caught off guard and probably blushed harder than I’d like to admit. But over time, I came to genuinely appreciate it. It made me feel seen — not just physically, but for the effort and consistency I poured into the sport of powerlifting. We ended up becoming great gym friends, bonded over form checks and shared reps.

Unexpectedly, her enthusiasm caught on. An older single woman at the gym, who had overheard these comments, started chiming in with her own — but she took it a step further. She began calling me her “young stallion” and, occasionally, added a playful pinch to the glutes for emphasis. One day, she confided that she’d recently had a procedure “to tighten things up,” and offered what she described as a “test drive opportunity”, pointing to her full-sized van parked out front.

While I was flattered, I politely declined — she was around 30 years my senior — but the moment has stayed with me. Odd as it was, I still think about it from time to time, especially on days when I’m feeling off. It remains one of the most heartfelt compliments I’ve ever received, and it reminds me that effort does get noticed — sometimes loudly, sometimes unexpectedly, and sometimes in ways best left to the imagination. Occasionally, I wonder if her intentions were less about lust and more about wisdom given the impact it has had on my personal development.


With lasting appreciation for unsolicited affirmation, disciplined development, and the subtle complexities of cross-generational admiration,



PaddyO'malley
Power Slap Historian and Cultural Ambassador
"Celebrating Strength — Recognizing Dedication — Elevating the Human Form."

 

[Intermission]

A classmate wrote about me in an assigment to give each other compliments:

"Ive never met someone so sure of who he is".

I wasn¨t, but I talked a good game.

 

[Patrick Jane]

"You're really amazing with MS Excel!"

 

[Killer Whale]

That I should keep a journal because I’m going to be or do something great and people will want to know as much as they can about me.

From a father of a teenager I was teaching kickboxing.

I don’t keep a journal.

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

I understand that where you need to go is in the same direction that I'm going, and I have no compulsion to run.

 

[Contempt]

my friends call me the smartest dumbass they know.

I got the opposite from an ex: "You know, you're the dumbest, smart guy I've ever met"

 

[Versez]

You're saying that it was me that brought you to the thread?

No worries, i'm pretty clean on that side, i dont have impulsive thirst for men, like you.

 

[Versez]

Bisexuality would mean @Versez had any type of testosterone going on.

With all the alcohol and Mcdonalds he consumes he is 100% asexual. I don't even think he could get a boner.

one round with you and that's all.

 

[Contempt]

No worries, i'm pretty clean on that side, i dont have impulsive thirst for men, like you.

You seem to have a compulsive need to project your urges onto other men. I am sure a psychologist would have a field day with that one.

 

[Versez]

You seem to have a compulsive need to project your urges onto other men. I am sure a psychologist would have a field day with that one.

You gotta step in line ! Your behaviour is showing… and please don’t dm me your nasty junk tonight. I’m trying to sleep

 

[Contempt]

You gotta step in line ! Your behaviour is showing… and please don’t dm me your nasty junk tonight. I’m trying to sleep

Your imagination is showing...

I already told you on multiple occasions, I'm not sending you dick pics, stop asking.

 

[Versez]

Your imagination is showing...

I already told you on multiple occasions, I'm not sending you dick pics, stop asking.

Not my fault if you have a reputation to send them to everyone here …nasty

 

[Contempt]

Not my fault if you have a reputation to send them to everyone here …nasty

What... and you're just upset that you were left out?

 

[Milgrim]

So you’re about to eat @Contempt tonight … this is nasty bro.

You mad the boy you want likes me more?

 

[Milgrim]

I think he was offering
dude gotta make a living

He was definitely hitting on me.

 

[Versez]

You mad the boy you want likes me more?

He’s all for you

 

[Milgrim]

my friends call me the smartest dumbass they know.

Funny. Mine call me the dumbest smartass they know.

 

[ChickenBrother]

About a week ago I was doing a rescue on a boat that got grounded.

Got back on our boat and my kid said, "You have peoples respect because you are always helping them."

Trying to be humble and be a good example i said," Always do what you can".

Then when I went upstairs I heard my mother in law (who tolerates me) say "does he do that a lot?" My kids response was, "Yeah, hes always saving people"

I felt like a goddamn hero to my kid.

Shit that's awesome bro. The best I've gotten was my then 8 year old randomly telling me, "Dad I hope you don't die because I wouldn't have anyone to take me to wrestling practice."

 

[William Huggins]

Excellent responses so far.

During my younger days — back when protein shakes were a daily ritual and squats were a lifestyle — I received what remains one of the most oddly affirming compliments of my life. There was a confident, charismatic Black woman at my gym who regularly commented on my glute development. One day, as I finished a heavy set, she looked me up and down and said, “Mmm... boy, anybody ever tell you you got a straight-up ghetto booty?”

Now, I say that with full awareness and no intent to culturally appropriate — those were her exact words, and they were delivered with the kind of sincerity that cuts through any racial awkwardness. At first, I was caught off guard and probably blushed harder than I’d like to admit. But over time, I came to genuinely appreciate it. It made me feel seen — not just physically, but for the effort and consistency I poured into the sport of powerlifting. We ended up becoming great gym friends, bonded over form checks and shared reps.

Unexpectedly, her enthusiasm caught on. An older single woman at the gym, who had overheard these comments, started chiming in with her own — but she took it a step further. She began calling me her “young stallion” and, occasionally, added a playful pinch to the glutes for emphasis. One day, she confided that she’d recently had a procedure “to tighten things up,” and offered what she described as a “test drive opportunity”, pointing to her full-sized van parked out front.

While I was flattered, I politely declined — she was around 30 years my senior — but the moment has stayed with me. Odd as it was, I still think about it from time to time, especially on days when I’m feeling off. It remains one of the most heartfelt compliments I’ve ever received, and it reminds me that effort does get noticed — sometimes loudly, sometimes unexpectedly, and sometimes in ways best left to the imagination. Occasionally, I wonder if her intentions were less about lust and more about wisdom given the impact it has had on my personal development.


With lasting appreciation for unsolicited affirmation, disciplined development, and the subtle complexities of cross-generational admiration,

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PaddyO'malley
Power Slap Historian and Cultural Ambassador
"Celebrating Strength — Recognizing Dedication — Elevating the Human Form."

You got groomed by a bunch of gym rats.......

Now tell us by pointing on the Hulk Hogan action figure were else did they touch you.....