I felt a strange tightness coming over me, and I reacted instinctively – for the first time in a long, long while – by slipping my notebook into my belt and reaching down to take off my watch. The first thing to go in a street fight is your watch, and once you've lost a few, you develop a certain instinct that lets you know when it's time to get the thing off your wrist and into a safe pocket.
In Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72," the narrator describes a moment of instinctive self-preservation as he senses danger. The tightness in his chest triggers a familiar response, reminiscent of past confrontations where quick decisions were crucial for safety. He reflexively ensures his personal belongings are secure, with the first item being his watch, recognizing that in a street fight, such an accessory can be detrimental.
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