Monday, March 22, 2010

Revenge for Wedgies: April Fool's Day


ATTENTION ANYONE WHO HAS EVER RECEIVED A WEDGIE.

Your day for revenge is soon upon us! April Fool's Day is almost here! Show that big brother who is boss now! Sure, he may have given you permanent elastic marks in embarrassing areas, but you can have the last laugh with this one-two punch:

1. Fake Beer: Invite your victim over for a nice, cold drink at the end of a hard day. Mix this powder into water to serve your brother a realistic looking beer. As you enjoy your beverage, watch him start to spit and sputter because his beer tastes like soapy dishwater.

2. Fish Candy: As you're trying not to laugh about the fake beer, offer your victim a piece of candy to get the taste out of his mouth. Once he gets a solid taste of this fishy confection, he will be reaching for the fake beer again! (Or just place the candy in a bowl and wait for one lucky person to pick it!)

So a wedgie-giving brother is not your problem? It's your sister who always borrows your clothes without asking? Or you're annoyed with a boss who sits in a comfy leather chair that costs more than you make in a month? Try this gag: Chewed Gum. Put this fake chewed gum with an adhesive back on your roommate's favorite sweater or on your boss's leather chair. Wait until you hear the shriek before you come to investigate. Mention that your heard how peanut butter--lots of it--will break down the bubble gum. Offer to go get a jar so you can laugh freely out of ear shot.

If a roommate is the one you'd like to target, may we suggest a Fake Parking Violation? This prank works especially well in crowded parking lots or when someone has to park on the street. Its bright neon orange color is sure to get a stomach-dropping reaction. Then ask your roommate for the $20 she owes you.

Be careful, though. Playing such pranks may inspire others to retaliate. So I'd check the toilet seat very carefully before sitting down, if I were you.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Sober Fun for St. Patrick's Day


Dear Wagon,

I'm a college student who doesn't like beer. Shocking, I know. Here's my problem. St. Patrick's Day is only a few days away. Everyone I know is excited to don green attire and chug beer. I'd like to hang out with my friends and not be a total drag. Any advice?

Sober in Kent


Dear Sober,

We have the perfect solution for you! First, get your green shirt on. Preferably something with long sleeves and a collar. Then find a great argyle vest to put on over the shirt. The louder the colors, the better. Don't worry if it clashes with the green. Then go out with your friends. About an hour into the fun, pull out your Instant Irish Accent Breath Spray and amaze your tipsy friends! Some phrases to practice now:

-I hear the secret Morse code in the Irish step dancing!

-My ninth step-cousin was Irish!

-May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.

- As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction!

If you want to get really fancy, you could practice saying some phrases in Irish by studying the chart HERE . Once your friends have a few mugs o' beer, your routine will be greatly amusing. You'll be the life of the party without taking a single sip of beer.



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