# Good news/bad news -- game **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 14, 2003, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916 "2003-06-14T23:21:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 25
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/481 "2003-07-09T02:06:18Z")
The bad news is, S. J. Lee is destroying all the posters. The good news is, I’ve got a button… ---
**Author:** ![cankerist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bc79bd/32.png) [@cankerist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cankerist)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/482 "2003-07-09T14:28:00Z")
The bad news is that **Governor Quinn** miss-typed the last entry and I’ve actually got a “butt on” my head. The good news is that its Kobe Tai’s butt. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/483 "2003-07-09T14:42:52Z")
The bad news is, she’s in the middle of a DP scene and there’s “residue” all over. The good news is, you’re getting paid to be there. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/484 "2003-07-09T16:52:20Z")
The bad news is, it’s because you’re the fluff boy/girl. The good news is you get a free copy of the movie to show all of your friends. ---
**Author:** ![xvxdarkknightxvx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/34f0e0/32.png) [@xvxdarkknightxvx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xvxdarkknightxvx)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/485 "2003-07-09T18:37:01Z")
The bad news is that all your friends are cats. The good news is they really like your work. ---
**Author:** ![bibliophile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@bibliophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophile)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/486 "2003-07-09T23:57:57Z")
The bad news is, Fluffy knows what a fluffer does and wants to put you to work. The good news is it pays really really well… ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/487 "2003-07-10T00:22:15Z")
The bad news is, you can’t cash the checks. The good news is, I can… ---
**Author:** ![bibliophile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@bibliophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophile)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/488 "2003-07-10T00:53:47Z")
The bad news is, you’ll cash them and take off to Tahiti. The good news is, you never forget to pack your sunscreen ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/489 "2003-07-10T01:02:22Z")
The bad news is, you forget the whole suitcase. The good news is, your trashy novel, bathing suit, and toothbrush are in your carry-on. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/490 "2003-07-10T12:38:05Z")
The bad news is, your carry-on is in your suitcase. The good news is, Fluffy is willing to UPS it to you… ---
**Author:** ![cankerist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bc79bd/32.png) [@cankerist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cankerist)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/491 "2003-07-10T14:04:12Z")
The bad news is that Fluffy thinks that UPS stands for “Up the Poo Shooter”. The good news is that it was a rewarding experience. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/492 "2003-07-10T14:49:41Z")
The bad news is, being a “rewarding experience” doesn’t make it a good experience. The good news is, we’re up for Tonys… ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/493 "2003-07-10T14:52:24Z")
The bad news is, it’s “up for Tony’s” as in “Hey! Who’s up for Tony’s Pizza?” The good news is, Tony’s Pizza delivers. ---
**Author:** ![HerMajestyLorna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7cd45c/32.png) [@HerMajestyLorna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HerMajestyLorna)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/494 "2003-07-10T15:17:43Z")
The bad news is they only deliver their anchovy-jalpeno-pineapple-liverwurst-chocolate-chip pizza. The good news is you aren’t hungry anyways. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/495 "2003-07-10T15:40:28Z")
The bad news is, it’s because you can’t keep any food down since your last run-in with Fluffy necessitated a colostomy. The good news is, you now have a place to keep your keys. ---
**Author:** ![eman77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f04885/32.png) [@eman77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eman77)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/496 "2003-07-10T16:12:25Z")
The bad news is that itš infested with worms The good news is that they make good bait ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/497 "2003-07-10T16:24:01Z")
The bad news is, they make good bait for the Undead. The good news is, the Undead like them so much that they’re willing to be pals with you. ---
**Author:** ![xvxdarkknightxvx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/34f0e0/32.png) [@xvxdarkknightxvx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xvxdarkknightxvx)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/498 "2003-07-10T17:09:31Z")
The bad news is the Night Elves have declared war on you for siding with the Undead. (Warcraft 3 reference) The good news is it’s only a computer game. ---
**Author:** ![xvxdarkknightxvx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/34f0e0/32.png) [@xvxdarkknightxvx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xvxdarkknightxvx)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/499 "2003-07-10T17:16:30Z")
The bad news is the Night Elves have declared war on you for siding with the Undead. (Warcraft 3 reference) The good news is it’s only a computer game. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916/500 "2003-07-10T18:03:43Z")
The bad news is, PC-game nuts have inflicted it on the rest of us. The good news is, I have declared war on the PC- and I have a sledgehammer. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916.md?page=24) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-bad-news-game/181916.md?page=26)