[bdangubic]

I got jumped in Italy couple of weeks ago. I was wearing a "volleyball dad" hoodie my kid bought for me but did not realize that the "volleyball dad" is etched in the middle of a large American flag covering my entire back. Luckily (for him, not me :) ) three police officers were 10 meters away walking the area dealing with apre ski drunks and restrained him. fun times

[razodactyl]

Crazy does and crazy do. Be vigilant and try not to set these people off. There's no rhyme or reason, some people are just faulty in the head.

[mlrtime]

Sorry that happened to you, Italy has not been a safe place for tourists long before this administration.

What did the attackers say to you that told their intention was to harm you for having an American flag?

[kylehotchkiss]

oof I would not wear an American flag outside the country. We've hurt too many feelings. Like any good American though, a Canadian flag works.

[stackghost]

>Like any good American though, a Canadian flag works.

Please don't do this.

[genthree]

I find avoiding legible and most "graphic" clothing, period, works great.

Plus it usually looks better.

Not sure why you need any flag on you.

[bdangubic]

didn’t even know I was wearing it (honestly never even noticed anything other that “volleyball dad”) but rest assured I wore it every day for the rest of the trip

[nclin_]

people*

[lyu07282]

r/thathappened

[terminalshort]

Didn't happen

[bdangubic]

yes, this is exactly the kind of story one would be dreaming up to share, I think if one was to make up a non-existent story one would come up with a lot more "interesting" one that this one :)