I think most people would find me a bit too outspoken to tell me such sadistic stories. But a good offense is often the best defense... I refer to firearms as instruments of death and deer hunting as Bambi killing -- with only a hint of humor in my voice. If all else fails I can launch into my theory of watching football being an excellent way for men to vent their latent homosexual tendencies....

Perhaps a Miss Manners line...."Will you forgive me for not enjoying your stories if I forgive you for being such a sick sadist?"--said with a sweet and sincere head tilt and smile....