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Be daring - choose your favourites, and enact them. Do it.

  1. Contributed by admin, on May 12th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
  2. 1. Go to your nearest railway station, and buy a Snickers bar for a stranger on the platform.
    (If the store doesn’t have Snickers, instead buy the most disgusting ‘treat’ on offer.)

    2. If they don’t accept it from you, ask them why not. Note this carefully on a sheet of paper.

    3. Show each subsequent refuser the sheet of paper once you’ve noted their reason.

    4. When somebody accepts, end.

    5. Insert coins to play again.

    Contributed by Cockatoo Frankfurt, on May 12th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
  3. stand in a busy public area - a shopping centre, perhaps - holding a large sign above your head. it doesn’t matter what it says.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 12th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
  4. Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, at the top of a well.

    Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, at the foot of a mountain.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 13th, 2008 at 10:08 am
  5. dont blink for 10 seconds.

    Contributed by David Morlock, on May 13th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
  6. write down your dreams

    especially the one about you and your friend exploring a crystal cave

    Contributed by kate, on May 13th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
  7. Draw me a map to some place cool.
    Leave it where you know i will find it.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 13th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
  8. You are cargo. How:

    1 -
    Travel to your nearest sea port, where cargo ships come and go.
    Find a good vantage point, close to where the ships pass.
    Look at the back of the next ship that goes by you. Where’s it from? What’s it called?

    2 -
    Go there, and be called that.

    Contributed by Nathan Harper, on May 13th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
  9. Think of something you did and loved as a kid and no longer do.
    Do it again.

    Contributed by Kate Just, on May 13th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
  10. give yourself a massive hug…

    YOU ARE PRETTY AWESOME

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 13th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
  11. lie down in the dark and close your eyes.

    think of a person who you held hands with in primary school but have not seen in years and years.

    send them a telepathic message telling them that you are okay.

    do not search for them on facebook.

    keep warm.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
  12. Don’t hang up.

    Contributed by Jon, on May 15th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
  13. Light a candle

    Contributed by Sanné Mestrom, on May 16th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
  14. When you are driving along and another driver is rude or aggressive towards you - don’t get upset - just smile, wave and blow a kiss. This is far more effective than wagging your little finger at them - they probably already realise that they are lacking for something and therefore have to overcompensate by being a big, loud driver.

    Contributed by Tracey Meziane Benson, on May 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
  15. Write a poem & place it in the letterbox of someone you have never met.

    Contributed by Rod, on May 19th, 2008 at 10:47 am
  16. Start saying yes in situations in which you would normally say no.

    When you do finally say no, it will mean so much more.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 19th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
  17. Look up more often.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 19th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
  18. If you don’t like your old one,

    Find
    a
    new
    one.

    Contributed by Twenty thousand leagues, on May 21st, 2008 at 2:04 am
  19. act like a three year old all day.

    if you like someone - tell them.

    if you think someone smells - tell them.

    If you feel like a nap - do it.

    if you want to put sand in your sandwich - do it.

    Contributed by sexretary, on May 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm
  20. Call mum and tell her -

    thank you.

    Contributed by little, on May 22nd, 2008 at 12:15 pm
  21. Re-read Billy Pilgrim’s epitaph from Slaughterhouse Five:

    “Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt”.

    Contributed by Sean G, on May 22nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
  22. Don’t wait for governments to tell you what to do.

    Take responsibility for your place on the globe.

    Start composting.

    Contributed by megland, on May 22nd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
  23. Learn to like a new food.

    Or love, even.

    Mine is liquorice.

    Contributed by anon, on May 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
  24. Extend your life range: learn to be a better liar. And not to get caught. Practice on small things, and work your way up. Do the things you want to do, and become skillful at not hurting others in the process.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 23rd, 2008 at 4:04 pm
  25. Question everything. Including this instruction.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 24th, 2008 at 7:55 am
  26. have a warm beverage. tell someone you love that you do and why.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 24th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
  27. Learn the alphabet backwards.

    Why? Why not.

    Contributed by ken, on May 24th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
  28. Smile at bum’s, beggars and homeless guys.
    Scoop out your spare change for buskers.
    Hold doors open for everyone.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 24th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
  29. How to become a writer:

    1. Convince yourself that even though everybody is getting their work published; you are the only one who truly ‘gets it’, and that the only reason they’re published is because they are much more motivated than what you are.

    2. Learn to use semi colons correctly.

    Contributed by Clint K, on May 24th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
  30. Next Wednesday, if you usually wear lipstick or gloss, Don’t. If you usually don’t wear lipstick or gloss, next Wednesday, do.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 26th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
  31. Ask a child in your life what they want to be when they grow up.
    Remind them of this in 15 years time.

    Contributed by anon, on May 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
  32. Invent your own recipe… then give the dish a name. It doesn’t really matter if the dish has already been invented (eg. french toast) you could make it yours and call it “eggbread” Proceed to tell everyone of your new recipe, really try and generate some enthusiasm for it so that it might soon become a fad.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 26th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
  33. HOW TO GET BETTER AT BEING THE PEN

    >>> More inky inside.
    <<>> More shouting. The pen only shouts.
    <<< Make friends with it and meditate for hours.
    <<>> Don’t go so far you can’t come back. String in your back pocket.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 29th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
  34. eat fish. clean between your toes. love someone you don’t know.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 30th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
  35. 1. Breathe in
    2. Breathe out
    3.Repeat

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 31st, 2008 at 9:38 pm
  36. Paint something hang it on your wall and be proud of it.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on May 31st, 2008 at 9:39 pm
  37. Stop loving so hard.
    (You’re hurting me.)

    Contributed by Anonymous, on June 2nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
  38. Today is a day for colouring outside the lines.

    Contributed by Anonymous, on June 9th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
  39. Dream a little more

    Contributed by Anonymous, on June 9th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
  40. take the nail out of the wall, but be careful you don’t ruin the paint again.
    next time, choose a better way to show your love

    Contributed by Anonymous, on June 10th, 2008 at 8:53 am
  41. Art fun for free

    1. Lie down on the ground under full sun or bright light
    2. Place both hands over your eyes, keeping eyes open
    3. Manoeuvre hands in to various positions and enjoy looking through your fingers

    Contributed by Sarah Goffman, on June 15th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
  42. 1. think of a number.
    2. write it, and every number before it, on a piece of paper.
    3. next to each number put one thing that you think is beautiful.
    4. give this list to the next sad person you see, along with a genuine smile.

    Contributed by loulou, on June 26th, 2008 at 1:47 am
  43. Take a bus.
    Sit next to someone you don’t know.
    Ask them what’s in their pocket.

    Contributed by anna francis, on July 4th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
  44. Pull apart your food.
    Pull apart her food.
    Pull apart his food.

    Pull food apart.

    Contributed by Num nums, on July 10th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
  45. 1. Visit a supermarket
    2. Purchase an item you have absolutely no use for
    3. Find a person who could use it
    4. Alternativly use the item to form a 1 minute sculpture

    Contributed by Taffy-Anne, on August 27th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
  46. just smile.

    Contributed by Bri, on September 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 am
  47. Imagine everyone you meet
    was your best friend; mother; partner;
    soulmate in another life.
    Don’t scowl at strangers.

    Contributed by Funnybone, on October 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
  48. If you catch a stranger’s eye by accident, smile on purpose.
    If some-one accidentally catches your eye, say hi.
    Don’t panic.
    You’re in control.

    Contributed by Funnybone, on October 6th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
  49. Say in a sane voice:
    “I love friendly strangers”
    in public.

    If I’m around, I’ll say
    “I love you too!”

    Contributed by Funnybones, on October 6th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
  50. Have a sneaky go on the swings or slide.
    Please your INNER CHILD!

    Contributed by Anonymous, on October 8th, 2008 at 6:00 am
  51. Go outside. Put your head deep into a pillow , face forward with your eyes closed for 20 seconds. Quickly spin around and open your eyes as wide as possible. No matter how bright it is, keep your eyes open.

    Contributed by Eva, on October 8th, 2008 at 10:54 am
  52. Know the backs of your friends houses.

    (As years pass and they move on, you can always revisit the porches and verandahs of your past. But your knowing the weight and pitch of the backyards, window panes and clotheslines is now or never.)

    Contributed by Walker: Texas Stranger, on December 9th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
  53. […] and to creating alternative realities.  For example, reading through some of the submissions on Strange of the Month, one of the instructions was : You are cargo. […]

  54. …DO SOME LAME WISTFUL fART…in THE REALity of THE WORLD…NOT T HERE…in THE VIRTUAL…realITY…

    Contributed by LONErTWIN, on July 15th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
  55. Search out & find your deepest secrets hidden within your old friends, the people who only truely know you. Relive your moments - feel the feelings, lighten your shadows… for the better or worse?
    Reflect.

    Contributed by Kate Huckel, on November 6th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
  56. don’t be cynical…but don’t be not cynical…live in the between state that is entirely fun, hysterical and brilliant. also invent the next thing but keep it to yourself and enjoy…only share it with same…yum

    Contributed by Anon, on April 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 am
  57. don’t be cynical…but don’t be not cynical…live in the between state that is entirely fun, hysterical and brilliant. also invent the next thing but keep it to yourself and enjoy…only share it with same…yum
    +1

    Contributed by Clotilda, on July 10th, 2010 at 8:56 pm

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