Just so we all have it straight, here is the official hieracrhy or taxonomy on this crucial and distinctly masculine subject: THE INTIMIDATION OF INANIMATE OBJECTS. Stage 1. Primeval grunts and groans. 'Grrrr.... Errraghhhh.... Er-ugh! Er-ugh!' Women back away, stop asking if they can help. Stage 2. Curse words. The above, plus 'Sh*t! Son of a b*tch! G*d-d**n it! F***!' etc. Women block ears, leave room, get kids out of earshot. Stage 3. Excessive force Any or all of the above, plus use of pry bars, braker bars, extension handles, mallets, body weight, feet, etc. Women start looking round for any better-qualified help– silently. Stage 4. Unrestrained violence. ALL of the above, plus jumping, kicking, swinging wild uncontrollable strokes with hammer or sledge, forfeiting of all concern for breaking something or incurring major financial burden in mad desire to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN! Women phone 911– then possibly undertaker or divorce attorney. J Cherubini II