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Basically, putting a friend on hold continually is perpetually fun. It went like this when my brother phoned me last week.

(phone rings)
Me: “Hello, this is Will.”
Kevin: “Hi, it’s me.”
Me: “Are you looking for Will Hines?”
Kevin: “Um, yes.”
Me: “One second.” (hold button) “Hello?”
Kevin: (resigned tone) “Yes, I’m looking for Will.”
Me: “Great. Hold on, please.” (hold button) “Hello?”
Kevin: “Will?”
Me: “You’re looking for Will Hines? One second.” (hold)

You need a tolerant friend on the other line, but I think that stays fun forever.

This blog is ridiculous.

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Three games.

1. Enter a friend’s apartment. As you walk by his/her shelves take note of a random movie, CD or book. Then after a few minutes earnestly ask if he/she has a copy of said media. “Say, do you have a copy of the special edition of The Emperor’s New Groove?” People sometimes laugh.
2. When someone expresses a half-hearted opinion while instant messaging with you, immediately respond with a sentence telling them that they in fact have the strongest possible version of that opinion. Like if someone says “I guess I kinda liked Die Hard,” you type back “You love every scene in Die Hard.” I really love doing that. To date, no one has responded in a way to indicate they [...]

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