And now we break from our normal programming...

[psipsy]

This is why PS2's get modded to play import games. I think that's all I need to say about that.

Also, I shall hereby implement a new personal policy: If I make someone feel uncomfortable, I get to collect money from them. The discomfort fee will range depending on situation, familiarity, and what effort will be required to remedy the situation. If it doesn't make sense to anyone else, that's ok, it doesn't have to. It makes perfect sense to me, and if I had started this ten years ago, I'd be a millionaire by now.

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[rubian77.livejournal.com]

If I make someone feel uncomfortable, I get to collect money from them.

But how will you enforce that? "Do I make you.... uncomfortable?"

"Are you..... comfortable?"

[psipsy.livejournal.com]

Heh, I was so close to throwing in that line, but I figured I'd leave that honor to you. The way it works is, I watch their behavior and body language, and if they show signs of discomfort, I'll tell them up front that if they pay me a small amount of money like 5 or 10 bucks, they can rest assured that I'm not going to do what they're afraid that I'm going to do. The money really rolls in when people ask me to stop whatever it is I'm doing, depending on how much effort on their part versus effort on mine.

An example: I go into a movie theater and sit down. Someone else comes in and sits beside or near me, but grows uncomfortable for whatever reason. If they decide to get up and find another seat, there's not much I can do about that. If they decide to stick around and not show any signs, I'm none the wiser. Some signs of discomfort? I charge them a couple bucks for peace of mind. Now, here's where it gets fun. If they ask ME to find another seat, and there's no one else in the theater, I'm going to ask for no less than $20 because they're too damn lazy to get up on their own. If it's a crowded theater and there's no chance of finding another seat, it's no less than $100, because another seat is going to be in another theater. If it's a matter where they were sitting there first and I happened to sit beside them because of the crowded theater, I may charge less.

There are plenty of other situations similar to this. Despite the fact that I wouldn't actually do anything to justify their reactions, it's the absurdity of some of it. Plus it's a fun way to make some money.

[sarahstalcup.livejournal.com]

Will you be getting that video game? I didn't know you had a modded PS2...also...do you think you could visit David and I sometime? I have a present for you! Nothing big, but I know its something you'll enjoy!

Oh...and those lines your sister said sound like something Shikijo-sensei (from Mahoromatic) would say.

Suguru: Sensei! What are you doing?
Shikijo: Are you...comfortable?

~Sarah

[psipsy.livejournal.com]

The tricky part is, I haven't modded it yet. I've had that dawg for about three years now, so warranty isn't an issue anymore. (Not that it ever really was, it's just that early mod jobs severely reduced the lifespan of the PS2.) However, that game is enough of a reason to make me take notice and start looking into my options. Yeah, I'm gonna have to visit sometime soon. Probably not tonight, as I do need to get home to straighten up a few things. Anyone gonna be around this weekend? And that line is from an odd short from the old "Liquid Television" series; can't remember exactly how it went. I just remember that line being repeated.

Sore throat. Yuck. But my skilled and honorable immune system will defend the homeland at any cost!