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I have people that think the Hock is a good idea. And also: "boyfriend-free girl" - I don't care too much about how many previous partners she's had, to be honest. Also, I get the Chris-Chan reference; don't you think I'm at least more competent and less of a weird asshole than that motherfucker? Come on. Even in their prime, that person had to think "Bruh, I'm out of shape AF, I'd be a goddamn popsicle." And I'm in good enough shape to think I can make it through the Hock, I'm well educated, decently determined...the Hock provideth, brother.
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I don't know man, you keep calling yourself disgusting, and when I think disgusting I think cwc.
That's just reflecting your attitude though - I absolutely do think you are more competent than Chris Chan, but it's not the mountain climbing survivalism that concerns me. What concerns me is that I think six weeks of absolute solitude will absolutely change you, but not for the better. If I was going to guess at the outcomes, I'd say 40% chance you go past narcissist to full on solipsist, decide 3dpd and marry a body pillow, 40% chance you have a psychotic break, and maybe a 20% chance it works as intended, although I honestly think that's generous.
Also my point isn't that you are the only person who thinks it's a good idea, my point is that you don't care about the ridicule you have faced. I compared you to one of the worst people in the modern world and you are just annoyed at me! But if I was a sexy girl instead of a sexy man you'd be picking out another mountain to climb. Pretend women you are interested in are motters and you won't need the hock!
That's a sweet flier though. Although now I've read it if you don't turn back up on April 1st I am absolutely coming looking for you. I'm onto you you sneaky bastard, this is all just set up so you can run off to a small rural town full of quirky characters and dark secrets, pretend to have amnesia and become the local sheriff. Not on my watch buster, it's always been a dream of mine to be the major antagonist of some show's second season.
Reasonably sure that this is unlikely; 28 is a little late for a man to have a first psychotic break and I have no first- or second- degree relatives with a history of either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
So. I'm reading that you think that I'll actually survive the Hock, two or three weeks of trudging through some godforsaken wind-blasted frigid tundra in the middle of nowhere...but mentally more fucked up than before. Interesting thought here...
Anyone can have a psychotic break at any age, no prior history is necessary
you just have to believe in yourself!the only prerequisite is a prolonged bout of extreme psychological disruption. Being completely alone doesn't seem too disruptive if you do it for a couple of days or even a week, but two weeks in its a whole different ball game. Not because humans are social creatures (although that is true) but because it is so radically different from the modern experience, where even in rural areas or if you stay in your home all day you can still hear and maybe see your neighbours, cars on the street, the postman and the like. What is the longest you have spent in total isolation?And yeah man, if I wanted to say something positive about the hock it's that you've put a lot of thought into it. I assume you have figured out exactly what you'll need to survive, plus contingencies. And you're under thirty and in decent shape (and although I can't recall you saying so I assume you have some mountain climbing experience because it would be too insane if you didn't) so while I'm sure it will be challenging, it sounds feasible. If you convinced a friend to go with you I'd be on board.
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