My portable DVD player and a total moron

[InvincibleCakeEater]

That's what I'd assume as well, given how much of a needy lunatic he sounds like. But what then? I want to know what he thinks the next step is. Maybe to him just having someone leave you angry voicemails is better than nothing at all, but if there's an endgame where things work out then I think that's fascinating.

She calls sometime and wants the DVD player back, he tells her to come over and get it. She shows up and he's standing in the living room naked and she can't resist him.

[haltz]

If he's that needy and has a temper it might not be worth it. This is the formula that ends in a restraining order.

My sister just dealt with a guy like this, and it can get ugly in a hurry.

[JCShutout]

I wasn't serious about getting your dad involved.

What I'd really like to know is how this DVD player hostage situation plays out in his head. Having zero self-awareness sounds like fun.

Honestly, he knows that once I have it back - he has no ties to me. I won't need anything from him anymore. He doesn't want to give it up because then he knows it is really over.

At least that what I think is going on in his head. I could be wrong though.

No, you are spot-on.

But that shouldn't stop you from demanding it back.
Not ask. Demand.

Then send JC over for the endgame.

Remember, I've got that katana. I'm willing to go as low as $65 worth of canned chili and $2.30 worth of ramen.

[docellis]

That's what I'd assume as well, given how much of a needy lunatic he sounds like. But what then? I want to know what he thinks the next step is. Maybe to him just having someone leave you angry voicemails is better than nothing at all, but if there's an endgame where things work out then I think that's fascinating.

I've never left him any angry voicemails. I've been super polite. I even made up a reason why I need it today (for work) so it couldn't get personal.

Anyway, he isn't a smart person. I don't think he has thought anything through at all. If he had the ability to think things through he wouldn't repeatedly ask me why it seems like I don't like him. Anyone with minimal foresight would realize that isn't attractive the first time you say it, much less the 500th time.

[Popeye_Card]

Honestly, he knows that once I have it back - he has no ties to me. I won't need anything from him anymore. He doesn't want to give it up because then he knows it is really over.

At least that what I think is going on in his head. I could be wrong though.

You know that deep down, you really want him, and all this hubbub about a $115 DVD player is just an excuse to see him again. Possibly to bang his brains out. Multiple times. While watching safe and approved DVD's.

[Arthur Dent]

Take it to the People's Court.

[haltz]

I know you said you haven't done that yet, but that's the least he can hope for. Worst case scenario for him is that you just never care to speak to him again, given his apparent lack of self-confidence. Other than the free DVD player.

[docellis]

um...get it back...call teh cops, or at least threaten...its yours!

id be so pissed if someone pulled that [expletive] on me

I just don't think it is worth it. He'd thrive on all that drama I think.

Yeah I want it back. I really do.

But at 4:30 I am either going to have it back or buy a new one.

[InvincibleCakeEater]

um...get it back...call teh cops, or at least threaten...its yours!

id be so pissed if someone pulled that [expletive] on me

I just don't think it is worth it. He'd thrive on all that drama I think.

Yeah I want it back. I really do.

But at 4:30 I am either going to have it back or buy a new one.

Just make a calm simple threat. Tell him you have the receipt and that he's going to have to give it back or you're going to have to report it to the police. It'll be back in no time.

[InvincibleCakeEater]

Maybe he'd like to go for a ride and a swim?