Is this a normal reaction to spankings as a kid?

I don't know, maybe, but like maybe not.

Romeo is a dumbass....

Corporal punishment specifically spanking is generally classed as illegal worldwide.

There are only a couple of countries that still falsely think its a good idea (US and the Middle East)
ALL other countries have made it ILLEGAL as research has concluded (many times) that spanking your own child (insane I know) causes pain and fear. Its ridiculous to think that a loving parent would EVER think this is a good method.

I was spanked as a child MANY times. Pretty sure my own dad spanked me even when I laughed too loud, which seemed to be annoying for him.
But everyday seemed to have a good reason to spank us kids.

I am not an angry person, and I'm presently 'normal' (as much I understand) minded. So many tend to argue that it didn't hurt me.
WELL IT DID. Think back to when/if you were spanked as a child. It was SCARY, you likely CRIED, and it HURT, and later on your were both SAD and ANGRY. Great feelings to have for my own dad.

I hated my dad spanking me, and all it did was stop me from allowing my own young kids staying in his care alone EVER.

sounds like another classic case of thinks too highly of himself blaming somone else for his flaws.

Used to get my ass whipped by my parents and everythings cool wit me. People are too pussified now, spankings were the punishment for years and everything was ok. Now we have more spoiled brats and guys who arent men like they used to be.

The stereotype of men being handy, having car knowledge and doin manly things is dying out. Bunch of pussy metrosexual hipsters concerned with bullshit instead of learning generic things men should know.

Off topic but just ranting....

I think it is a normal part of life to resent how our parents raised us. Otherwise how could we better ourselves, or help our children to be better too?

I can relate to the OP in that when I am wronged I do think about revenge, however I never follow through as I know the reward is not nearly worth the risk of getting caught. Which in these situations is highly likely. I thoroughly enjoy my freedom.

I had been often spanked as a child and now these memories make me smile. Maybe it's not the spanking that made you that way or not only.

I'm not sure. As a child I had my share of smacks to the face/head, spanked with yard stick ruler thing, belt, and on a few occasions I was pushed to the floor or into the wall while being screamed at. I also am distant with both of my parents. I am very uncomfortable when they try to kiss my forehead or hug me. Affection from them is so awkward and uncomfortable for me. I dont know if this has to do with my punishments as a child or what. Sometimes I was left locked in the garage in the dark for a little bit of time. I dont hate my parents, infact sometimes I feel bad that I dont show affection and that when they do I just stand there and mumble "I love you." When my father kisses my head I even cringe and take a step back. I do not like it. Oh. Im also very hot headed like you. Im an angry person whose been diagnosed with bipolar and borderline personality.