When I lived in DC, that sort of thing used to be gang initiation. You'd be surrounded by a gang on a street, have your arms held back and the inductee would have to knock you out with one punch. One gang was dumb enough to videotape the event and they were all arrested.
Oh. Yes, that was a lot of lead-up. A good writer would have given a quick description of "knock-out" and then go into his/her story. Sorry. I didn't understand your complaint. I agree with you!
we used to drive around downtown portland and grab dudes in the balls as they were crossing the street (we were in a car). funny shit!
If you want a great burger in a dive bar, check out the Post Pub and order the Diplomat Burger. You're welcome.
Cowards who do that should be put down without a second thought. They will never be anything but a blight on the Earth.