Hatrack River Writers Workshop: What Would Marvin Do?

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Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :

...As in Marvin the Martian.

Take something ordinary in your house and read the instructions literally.

deodorant stick: Remove cap and push up bottom.

Posted by Robert Nowall (Member # 2764) on :

(one side) Place label holder here. (other side) Label holder other side.

Not exactly applicable, but you'd be surprised how many people get it wrong...

Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :

italian salad dressing:

...gently shake vigoriously...

Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :

Government peanut butter: Please open on other end.

Filpside: Please open on other end.

I guess it saves on expenses if those in need follow those instructions.

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Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :

Does anybody remember the DARE anti-drug program?

In the nineties they gave pencils to all public schools with 'Don't do drugs.' written on them.

They hoped seeing this subliminal message all the time would reinforce the idea that drugs are bad.

Well, after about a week of sharpening that pencil it said 'do drugs.'. A new subliminal message was evident.

It must have worked, every kid in high school lit one up.

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Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :

Sunglasses:

Apply to face.

Posted by Rommel Fenrir Wolf II (Member # 4199) on :

there is nothing wrong with the waky tobacy, magicical shrooms, and a little LSD (if you realy know the maker well)

they can highten your lifes experiences.

i wonder what Mork from Mork and Mindy would do??

and the Goverment Peanut Butter is no joke. it realy sayes that.

RFW2nd