Good Advice

Rhana · 03-10-2005, 11:01 AM

Uncle Patrick�s Advice to Children
Kids, this is all the shit I had to learn the hard way. Now that I�m retired it�s time to pass it on, so you won�t have to suffer the same indignities I did.

Don�t use one of those little Handi-Vac things to empty an ashtray. Because the inrush of air could potentially reignite any fading embers. And, uh, a big jet of flame might shoot out of the thing, surprising you and making you scream like a ten-year-old girl. And you might knock over your beer.

If you�re ever fishing, and a poisonous water moccasin swims up to try and eat one of the fish on your stringer, and you think that maybe flipping the snake out of the water and onto, say, me is a good idea, please reconsider.

Just because you can stick toothpicks in your forehead and they�ll stay there and it doesn�t really hurt all that bad doesn�t mean you should go ahead and do it, at Denny�s or any other restaurant.

All those skinheads over there? They�ll beat your ass.

Yes, popping a paper bag in the mall makes a very loud noise. Yes, you can hear that shit echoing all through the place. Yes, rent-a-cops are all dicks.

Don�t try to pee and ride a bicycle at the same time, even if Jim Marburger can do it. Not that you were watching or anything.

The rash won�t go away on its own.

Should you ever decide to use bamboo sticks and stretchy, decorative string that�s designed to wrap presents to make a bow and arrow, and should you decide to wad up a bunch of duct tape on the end of your arrow and soak it with WD-40 so it�ll, you know, burn better, I would recommend not shooting the flaming arrow onto the roof of a house, or into the lap of your friend�s cousin. Even by accident.

There are no secrets when it comes to fucking. Everyone will eventually find out about it, and probably a lot sooner than you want them to.

God created assistant managers when he was in a really shitty mood.

Knife wounds inflicted on bodily extremities, such as hands, should receive firm pressure with a clean, dry towel or cloth. Elevate if possible. Remember, dry is the key. The wet washcloth is a poor choice for staunching blood flow, no matter what you�ve heard.

Be careful of what you headbutt. Some doors are not as sturdy as they might first look, and it can be hard to estimate your own strength immediately after inhaling nitrous oxide.

Wear the condom. No, for the love of Pete, not the mint-flavored one. Jesus, that thing burns.

Here�s a helpful tip for job interviews: try not to stab your future boss in the arm with a freshly sharpened pencil. If you must stab someone with a pencil, have the common sense to dull the point to a state where you can be sure it won�t easily break the skin.

Burt Reynolds? Nope. Tom Selleck? Uh uh. Try Chile D. Molester. Shave that fucking mustache.

If someone passes out on the couch and you want to put them in a figure-four leglock, ensure that the hold is correctly applied before they wake and fuck your goddamn knee all up.

Head wounds do tend to bleed a lot. Don�t panic.

Pajamas are indeed comfy, but society dictates we not wear them to school, work or the bowling alley.

For that matter, be aware that bowling alley employees may have a limited tolerance for other non-pajama-related behaviors, such as getting all loaded and pretending to be Godzilla and stomping on that windmill over there in the indoor miniature golf course.

You better ask before you try and stick your finger up there.

Socks should match your pants, and your belt should match your shoes. After that, if anyone complains, tell �em they should be happy you�re wearing any clothes at all.

If you suspect someone likes to do a lot of cocaine, don�t let them �borrow� your CDs.

Try not to get too depressed. There�s always something to look forward to. Keep alert, and sooner or later you�ll see someone slip and hurt themselves.

Beat off enough and eventually someone will walk in on you while you�re doing it. When this happens, pause, look them directly in the eye and say, �You done ruined the romance, so go ahead and say whatever it is you want to say.� If they don�t immediately apologize and leave, run over there and put your hands on their face.

You should never put a string of lit Black Cat firecrackers in someone�s back pocket while they�re on stage playing bass guitar with their band. Even if they fucked your knee up by reversing the figure-four on you that one time. And even if you crack up at just the idea of someone with their pants are on fire jumping up and down and spinning around and around like a dog chasing its tail while trying to figure out what�s going on. Yup, someone could get their ass burned, so it�s wrong. Despite the fact that shit is really, really funny.

You can whoop those two guys easy enough. But what if they come back with a friend who�s big enough to lift you off the ground and pin you to the wall with one hand? What then, slugger? (You�re going to feel like a fucking idiot, that�s what.)

If, while chugging a beer, the phrase, �I bet this is going to be the last coherent thought I have tonight,� runs through your head, get someone to take you home. Now.

The cops never think it�s as funny as you do.

Be advised: the �Minnesota wristwatch� maneuver is correctly performed by using only the penis. The scrotum and testicles should neither be substituted nor included in any way.

Yeah, I know Sid Vicious wore a lock on a chain around his neck just like that. But the first time you try and pogo with that thing on it�s gonna chip a tooth, Road Warrior.

Sure, she�s good-lookin�. She�s also crazy. Crazy as a shithouse rat. Run for your life.

Just because one of those made you feel nice and two of �em made you feel even better, taking the whole bottle will not exponentially increase your good time. In fact, you may get dizzy, or throw up, or end up spending half of the next day wondering where the hell your pants are. Or die.

The bouncer at Mons Venus always knows best. If he says you should stop, then you should stop.

Strictly speaking, ranch dressing is not an ingredient.

Yes, you got grounded for having the very same porn stash that turned up in Dad�s closet six months later. You still can�t bring it up. The cosmic scales of justice will never tip in your favor on this one, trust me. Bide your time patiently, and one day you might get the chance for revenge. Like, by unplugging his dialysis machine. Or something.

Now that you�ve climbed up there, it�s a lot higher than it looks, isn�t it? Dumbass.

You can use Krazy Glue in lieu of surgical stitches. For when you�re, you know, too poor to go to the emergency room. Or trying to avoid explaining things to the police.

The Renaissance Faire may not be the source of all your problems, but it sure as shit isn�t helping any.

You�re probably doing something that bugs the next guy twice as much. Clam up and get on with your life.

Powdered cocoa won�t put out the fire.

If you accidentally rear-end another car while driving, Florida law dictates that you must stop and confer with the affected party. Turns out just waving to let folks know you�re alright while driving away is a little something the state troopers like to call �leaving the scene of an accident.�

When it comes time to pick out that first tattoo, remember: it doesn�t matter how much you like that one comic book. There�s always a chance that eight years later someone will make a movie of it that stars Sylvester Stallone. And you�ll be fucked.

You might not be able to remember it, but if you wake up the next day with a bloody nose, no money, barf all over your jeans and a finger or two smelling like poontang then you had a good night.

Always look behind you before you make that first cast. That boat may be smaller than you think. And Jim Marburger�s dad might be taking up more space than you think, too.

Dungeons and Dragons never goes away. Girls will still sense that shit 20 years later.

Last but certainly not least: if you don�t want Sweet Dick Willy to give you a lapdance, don�t sit so damn close to the stage.

Krylo · 03-10-2005, 05:08 PM

I REALLY want to hear Uncle Patrick's stories to go along with these lessons. Like, how he learned about head wounds... or how krazy glue is good for not explaining things to the cops (which is true, by the way, but don't use it too often or you'll get glue build up under your skin that makes it look all lumpy)...

Dante · 03-10-2005, 06:22 PM

Funny thread.

MasterOfMagic · 03-10-2005, 06:43 PM

How do you know it works, Krylo? I bet that's a pretty interesting story too :P

Where'd you get this, Rhana? Its greatness knows no bounds....

phil_ · 03-10-2005, 07:28 PM

For when you can't stop the bleeding and Krazy Glue won't do, duct-tape will hold a wound together until you get to the hospital. Just so everyone knows.

Rhana · 03-10-2005, 08:34 PM

Where did I get it? I meet some veeeery interesting people in LARP. Glad to know it was appreciated.

Dragonsbane · 03-11-2005, 12:49 PM

Rhana, you once again have amazed me...this advice is great!

Yes, Phil/Mike, you Multiple Personality Syndrome sufferer, you...duct tape DOES, in fact, solve everything!

Toastburner B · 03-11-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonsbane

Yes, Phil/Mike, you Multiple Personality Syndrome sufferer, you...duct tape DOES, in fact, solve everything!

Indeed. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, it has a dark side, and it binds everything together.

03-10-2005, 11:01 AM	#1
Rhana newly fishless :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: wit's end Posts: 318	Good Advice Uncle Patrick�s Advice to Children Kids, this is all the shit I had to learn the hard way. Now that I�m retired it�s time to pass it on, so you won�t have to suffer the same indignities I did. Don�t use one of those little Handi-Vac things to empty an ashtray. Because the inrush of air could potentially reignite any fading embers. And, uh, a big jet of flame might shoot out of the thing, surprising you and making you scream like a ten-year-old girl. And you might knock over your beer. If you�re ever fishing, and a poisonous water moccasin swims up to try and eat one of the fish on your stringer, and you think that maybe flipping the snake out of the water and onto, say, me is a good idea, please reconsider. Just because you can stick toothpicks in your forehead and they�ll stay there and it doesn�t really hurt all that bad doesn�t mean you should go ahead and do it, at Denny�s or any other restaurant. All those skinheads over there? They�ll beat your ass. Yes, popping a paper bag in the mall makes a very loud noise. Yes, you can hear that shit echoing all through the place. Yes, rent-a-cops are all dicks. Don�t try to pee and ride a bicycle at the same time, even if Jim Marburger can do it. Not that you were watching or anything. The rash won�t go away on its own. Should you ever decide to use bamboo sticks and stretchy, decorative string that�s designed to wrap presents to make a bow and arrow, and should you decide to wad up a bunch of duct tape on the end of your arrow and soak it with WD-40 so it�ll, you know, burn better, I would recommend not shooting the flaming arrow onto the roof of a house, or into the lap of your friend�s cousin. Even by accident. There are no secrets when it comes to fucking. Everyone will eventually find out about it, and probably a lot sooner than you want them to. God created assistant managers when he was in a really shitty mood. Knife wounds inflicted on bodily extremities, such as hands, should receive firm pressure with a clean, dry towel or cloth. Elevate if possible. Remember, dry is the key. The wet washcloth is a poor choice for staunching blood flow, no matter what you�ve heard. Be careful of what you headbutt. Some doors are not as sturdy as they might first look, and it can be hard to estimate your own strength immediately after inhaling nitrous oxide. Wear the condom. No, for the love of Pete, not the mint-flavored one. Jesus, that thing burns. Here�s a helpful tip for job interviews: try not to stab your future boss in the arm with a freshly sharpened pencil. If you must stab someone with a pencil, have the common sense to dull the point to a state where you can be sure it won�t easily break the skin. Burt Reynolds? Nope. Tom Selleck? Uh uh. Try Chile D. Molester. Shave that fucking mustache. If someone passes out on the couch and you want to put them in a figure-four leglock, ensure that the hold is correctly applied before they wake and fuck your goddamn knee all up. Head wounds do tend to bleed a lot. Don�t panic. Pajamas are indeed comfy, but society dictates we not wear them to school, work or the bowling alley. For that matter, be aware that bowling alley employees may have a limited tolerance for other non-pajama-related behaviors, such as getting all loaded and pretending to be Godzilla and stomping on that windmill over there in the indoor miniature golf course. You better ask before you try and stick your finger up there. Socks should match your pants, and your belt should match your shoes. After that, if anyone complains, tell �em they should be happy you�re wearing any clothes at all. If you suspect someone likes to do a lot of cocaine, don�t let them �borrow� your CDs. Try not to get too depressed. There�s always something to look forward to. Keep alert, and sooner or later you�ll see someone slip and hurt themselves. Beat off enough and eventually someone will walk in on you while you�re doing it. When this happens, pause, look them directly in the eye and say, �You done ruined the romance, so go ahead and say whatever it is you want to say.� If they don�t immediately apologize and leave, run over there and put your hands on their face. You should never put a string of lit Black Cat firecrackers in someone�s back pocket while they�re on stage playing bass guitar with their band. Even if they fucked your knee up by reversing the figure-four on you that one time. And even if you crack up at just the idea of someone with their pants are on fire jumping up and down and spinning around and around like a dog chasing its tail while trying to figure out what�s going on. Yup, someone could get their ass burned, so it�s wrong. Despite the fact that shit is really, really funny. You can whoop those two guys easy enough. But what if they come back with a friend who�s big enough to lift you off the ground and pin you to the wall with one hand? What then, slugger? (You�re going to feel like a fucking idiot, that�s what.) If, while chugging a beer, the phrase, �I bet this is going to be the last coherent thought I have tonight,� runs through your head, get someone to take you home. Now. The cops never think it�s as funny as you do. Be advised: the �Minnesota wristwatch� maneuver is correctly performed by using only the penis. The scrotum and testicles should neither be substituted nor included in any way. Yeah, I know Sid Vicious wore a lock on a chain around his neck just like that. But the first time you try and pogo with that thing on it�s gonna chip a tooth, Road Warrior. Sure, she�s good-lookin�. She�s also crazy. Crazy as a shithouse rat. Run for your life. Just because one of those made you feel nice and two of �em made you feel even better, taking the whole bottle will not exponentially increase your good time. In fact, you may get dizzy, or throw up, or end up spending half of the next day wondering where the hell your pants are. Or die. The bouncer at Mons Venus always knows best. If he says you should stop, then you should stop. Strictly speaking, ranch dressing is not an ingredient. Yes, you got grounded for having the very same porn stash that turned up in Dad�s closet six months later. You still can�t bring it up. The cosmic scales of justice will never tip in your favor on this one, trust me. Bide your time patiently, and one day you might get the chance for revenge. Like, by unplugging his dialysis machine. Or something. Now that you�ve climbed up there, it�s a lot higher than it looks, isn�t it? Dumbass. You can use Krazy Glue in lieu of surgical stitches. For when you�re, you know, too poor to go to the emergency room. Or trying to avoid explaining things to the police. The Renaissance Faire may not be the source of all your problems, but it sure as shit isn�t helping any. You�re probably doing something that bugs the next guy twice as much. Clam up and get on with your life. Powdered cocoa won�t put out the fire. If you accidentally rear-end another car while driving, Florida law dictates that you must stop and confer with the affected party. Turns out just waving to let folks know you�re alright while driving away is a little something the state troopers like to call �leaving the scene of an accident.� When it comes time to pick out that first tattoo, remember: it doesn�t matter how much you like that one comic book. There�s always a chance that eight years later someone will make a movie of it that stars Sylvester Stallone. And you�ll be fucked. You might not be able to remember it, but if you wake up the next day with a bloody nose, no money, barf all over your jeans and a finger or two smelling like poontang then you had a good night. Always look behind you before you make that first cast. That boat may be smaller than you think. And Jim Marburger�s dad might be taking up more space than you think, too. Dungeons and Dragons never goes away. Girls will still sense that shit 20 years later. Last but certainly not least: if you don�t want Sweet Dick Willy to give you a lapdance, don�t sit so damn close to the stage. __________________ What doesn't kill me...had better run like hell! "There is a line of nerdness no geek should ever cross. And that is LARPing." "Oops."

03-10-2005, 05:08 PM	#2
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	I REALLY want to hear Uncle Patrick's stories to go along with these lessons. Like, how he learned about head wounds... or how krazy glue is good for not explaining things to the cops (which is true, by the way, but don't use it too often or you'll get glue build up under your skin that makes it look all lumpy)... __________________ I am very tired.

03-10-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	For when you can't stop the bleeding and Krazy Glue won't do, duct-tape will hold a wound together until you get to the hospital. Just so everyone knows. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.

03-10-2005, 08:34 PM	#6
Rhana newly fishless :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: wit's end Posts: 318	Where did I get it? I meet some veeeery interesting people in LARP. Glad to know it was appreciated. __________________ What doesn't kill me...had better run like hell! "There is a line of nerdness no geek should ever cross. And that is LARPing." "Oops."

03-10-2005, 06:22 PM	#3
Dante Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crushing the weak beneath the iron jackboots of tyranny Posts: 7,703	Funny thread.

03-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#4
MasterOfMagic ahahah Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,456	How do you know it works, Krylo? I bet that's a pretty interesting story too :P Where'd you get this, Rhana? Its greatness knows no bounds....