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https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/53985/was-an-in...

"The article says that because of the insulating nature of the floor and and footwear, no discharges occurred."




In that case, the person would've been very quickly equalized to the same charge, and the wall would be gone (for you at least) more quickly than you could even feel it.


I was wrong, if you are the same charge you will be repelled. Opposites attract.




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