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    approach a stranger on the street - disrobe, and ask them to scratch that itch. It works every time!

    What should I do to prevent my dog from trying to jump the fence in our yard?
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    Shoot him/her!



    How can I prevent my neighbors dog from tunneling under the fence into my yard?
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    Poison.

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    Paint each side a different color.



    How can I cut down the mileage I drive to work?
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    Walk instead. Then you won't put miles on your car.

    How can I pass the rest of the day quickly?
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    Move the clock hands ahead by 4 hours and then pull the fire alarms!



    What do I give as a present at this weekends wedding reception?
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    The corpse of a late-term abortion, to remind them of their marital duties.


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    Quote Originally Posted by scrapinpeg

    Sure, there are many ways to skin a cat, but what's the best one?
    That's actually a metaphor for recognizing there are many equally valid ways to get a job done. Ironically enough, the best way to tackle almost any job you don't want to do is to distract yourself with a taxidermy project involving a feline. Once you start removing the epidermis, the original task doesn't look so bad after all.

    So in answer to your question: Use a dull butter knife.

    * * *

    Quick aside: Go back through this thread and read each message as though the answer precedes the question within the same posting. It's even more surreal than the original premise.

    * * *

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    Clearly, trial-and-error is the only way to go. Be sure, however, to try all combinations in one day, to make sure that you don't you don't forget the best ones.

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    Wait until Tuesday, it will be a moot point by then.

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    In the dead of winter. Alone. In the dark. With whisky.

    What's the best way to conquer my fear of heights?

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    dig a deep hole in the ground and climb up

    how am i gonna get all my stuff packed for moving on sunday? (current state: nothing packedyet... its only a room).
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    See, now here is where the novice might post that you should attempt a base jump without a parachute, which would certainly kill your fear of heights, but also you, which is counterproductive.

    I respectfully suggest that you find your local superhero with the power of flight, and make a deal with them. You will do whatever it takes to talk them into this deal, up to and including various sexual favors, because you need them for this to work. After they agree, then you attempt that base jump (from the tallest building you can find within a 500 mile radius) without the parachute, but, and this is a serious but, you make sure that the superhero type is flying nearby, and they will swoop down and catch you just scant inches from the pavement. You will realize at this point that there is no reason to be afraid of heights, as long as you have a personal superhero to always catch you if you fall. See, easy?


    How do I get rid of a pesky superhero that keeps hanging around whenever I go anywhere?
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    Quote Originally Posted by campb1pr
    How do I get rid of a pesky superhero that keeps hanging around whenever I go anywhere?
    Umm, stop promising him sexual favors? Or better yet, promise him MORE sexual favors, but when you eventually follow through, do it only half-heartedly. And when he's finished, shrug, and say in a non-commital voice, "Eh, I've had better."

    How do I defrost this huge wad of chicken fast enough to make dinner and still get to fencing on time?

    Poskat - burn your stuff. Don't move it. It'll all be out of style soon anyway, so you might as well just buy new stuff. Last year's books? You'll never touch 'em again anyway. Just pack your iPod and your fencing bag and don't look back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swordwench
    How do I defrost this huge wad of chicken fast enough to make dinner and still get to fencing on time?
    Go to your local Air Force or Naval base and hang it in front of a 10 Megawatt radar dish.

    How do you convince government auditors that breaking their rules doesn't really count if nobody catches you doing it?
    Fail until you succeed!

    Ka-riposte back atcha Purple!

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    Quote Originally Posted by swordwench
    Umm, stop promising him sexual favors? Or better yet, promise him MORE sexual favors, but when you eventually follow through, do it only half-heartedly. And when he's finished, shrug, and say in a non-commital voice, "Eh, I've had better."
    DIGRESSION ALERT

    How come when Superman and his women engage in coital relations, the force of his ejaculation doesn't punch a hole through his partners' bodies and the bed beneath them? Think about it, his muscle power is gazillions of times more powerful than that of a mere human, and this is not exactly a muscle he can control. And add to that the indestructability of his sperm, and you've got a killer projectile.

    My guess is, he probably killed his first girlfriend this way, is living a life of horror and penance trying to reconcile with himself, and sublimates his sexual tensions with aggressive protective behavior while wearing flamboyant tights.

    It's the only explanation.

    DIGRESSION OFF, RETURN TO YOUR REGULARLY-SCHEDULED THREAD
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morion
    How do you convince government auditors that breaking their rules doesn't really count if nobody catches you doing it?
    It's simple. Just explain in detail all the things you've done that they haven't caught you doing, and point to the complete lack of worlds coming to an end as a result. They're good-natured people, and will be thrilled to learn that no harm was done. Heck, they'll probably buy you a beer.

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    Only eat items large enough to skewer with the chopstick. As a fencer, this ought to be second nature. Then you can just consider all of life a shish kebob buffet.

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    Reach in there with forceps and answer the tiny phone!

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    Call him, and tell him that you need him urgently.

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