How to, by the numbers

The Game Room
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Not sure whether this will work or not, but let’s try it:

The idea is that you explain how to do something in ten words or less. The first person sets a challenge; the next person says how to do it in ten words or less and then sets another challenge.

For instance: How to change a tire (in ten words or less):
Jack up axle; remove flat; mount doughnut; tighten lug nuts.

How to summon a ghost:
Darken room; light candle; play spooky music; use ouija board.
The “how to” task can be simple or complicated; specific or general; practical or silly; etc.

First challenge: In ten words or less, explain how to run for president.

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Raise money; get on ballots; speak everywhere; slam opponents; pander

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Cool! Now set a challenge for the next person.

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That’s the hard part - thinking up the challenge.

How about “How to string a guitar”

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I have no idea!

Take guitar to music store; pay them to do it.

How to name a puppy.

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Play with puppy, determine personality, say “Your name is <whatever>”.

How do you paint a room?

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Get paint. Cover Furnature. Put paint on walls with brushes.

How to get a girlfriend :smiley:

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Check orientation; shower, shave, spray on Axe; deliver clever line.

How to get a boyfriend when you’re gay.

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Hm, apparently I’m not the only one who doesn’t have a clue. I’ll take a stab at it though:
Check orientation; shower, shave, skip the Axe; deliver clever line.

FTR, I’d be good with the straight guys skipping the Axe as well.
How do you make an omelet?

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Heat pan, beat eggs, cook, fold, slide, and serve.

How do you write a poem?

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Write a line; write another line; rhyme, (or don’t)

How do you grow a vegetable garden?

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Theorize, analyze, agonize, verbalize, visualize, summariize, symbolize, thesaurize, epitomize, publicize.

Since I was late:

Check Poor Richard, clear, plough, fertilize, sow, weed, water, reap.

How do you change a lightbuld in Poland.

[hijack] I was in the NYC subway today and about 15 guys working on the innards of a lighted wall ad display. So, of course, I quipped, “Changing a lightbulb, huh?” They got it.[/hijack]

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(Historical description)
Alert KGB. Accuse traitor. Evade counter accusations. Change lighting specs.

How does one become a teacher?

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Get a degree, pass capacity test, beg for class material. *

How do you deal with an angry customer?

  • I just did :cool: , part time, but I’m not leaving yet my regular IT job, the last one pays the bills and allows me to get class material.
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Apologize profusely, make amends, remember that customers are whiny idiots.

How do you rob a bank?

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Get ski mask, gloves, driver, write note, don’t hurt anyone.
How do you change bad luck?

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Hunt and find a four leaf clover.

How do you tie your shoelaces?

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The rabbit chases the fox over, under, around and through.

How stop a cop from giving you a ticket?

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Raise money; get on ballots; speak everywhere; become the president. :wink:

How to keep someone busy?

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Start a thread, call it “How to, by the numbers”

How do you become a movie star?