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* Sort of a metdifferent example, but take the following steps: |
* Sort of a metdifferent example, but take the following steps: |
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** Find a friend who doesn't hate to read, but isn't that bright, or who [[Literal |
** Find a friend who doesn't hate to read, but isn't that bright, or who [[Literal-Minded|wouldn't get the satire]], and tell them to read it. |
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** Discuss it seriously. |
** Discuss it seriously. |
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** Say you think it should be practiced nowadays. (Straight face, everybody.) |
** Say you think it should be practiced nowadays. (Straight face, everybody.) |
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** Insist you thought it was a cookbook. |
** Insist you thought it was a cookbook. |
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*** Many lulz will be had. |
*** Many lulz will be had. |
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*** If you can actually ''maintain'' the straight face and convince your friend, you may award yourself a [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]]. And should probably find a better friend. |
*** If you can actually ''maintain'' the straight face and convince your friend, you may award yourself a [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]]. And should probably find a better friend. |
Latest revision as of 03:05, 31 December 2014
- Sort of a metdifferent example, but take the following steps:
- Find a friend who doesn't hate to read, but isn't that bright, or who wouldn't get the satire, and tell them to read it.
- Discuss it seriously.
- Say you think it should be practiced nowadays. (Straight face, everybody.)
- Insist you thought it was a cookbook.
- Many lulz will be had.
- If you can actually maintain the straight face and convince your friend, you may award yourself a Crowning Moment of Awesome. And should probably find a better friend.