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Merkin Started conversation Oct 21, 1999
Increase blind people's electricity bills by switching all their lights on when their guide dog isn't looking.
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Si Posted Oct 28, 1999
Have you been reading Viz Top Tips?
Don't waste money on expensive surge protectors. Simply place a heavy book or small coffee table on each one of your power cables then those nasty mains spikes won't be able get through to damage your precious appliances.
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Si Posted Oct 28, 1999
That was my own but here's my favourite Viz original:
Always keep a can of red paint in your car. Then, next time you see a road accident, you can pour the paint over your head and pretend to be involved.
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Merkin Posted Oct 29, 1999
perfect timing!! And I haven't been in myself for days! How's it going? Any life affirming experiences recently? My share of the vote seems to have collapsed somewhat. Ne'er mind eh!
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Jimi X Posted Nov 11, 1999
That's simply twisted!
I worked as a volunteer at a radio station for the blind where we read newspapers over the air. The lights were always burned out in the recording booths and I was one of the few who seemed to mind!
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