One punch and out...

[hollohas]

My problem with the OP is that lets say you called someone an asshole and then that guy put his hand on you like described in the OP. Would you swing? I would. Put your hands on me or mine and good luck to you. Keep your hands to yourself. The OP got lucky that he hit the sweet spot on the guy. If he keeps his hands to himself he may not have to try his luck next time.

Bunch of whiners. "He TOUCHED me!" If you would hit a guy for touching you with a friendly pat, you're a dick just like the tweaker. Grow some balls. Not everything is worth fighting over and a pat on the shoulder is on the top of the list of "Things Not Worth Fighting Over"

Man, this thread is really making me upset at how many people think a pat on the back is grounds for a fight.

OP, good job. You tried to be a man and be friendly about being called out but obviously the world has changed. For whatever reason, as this thread proves, a pat on the back is no longer allowed in our society. Too bad.

Name calling does not make a fight. Physical contact does.

And another asinine comment. A friendly pat on the shoulder doesn't make a fight either. What a joke.