Law of the Playground

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softest punch, the

Original ID   : 2579
Created On    : 2003-10-02
Last Modified : 2005-05-01


A simple ruse. Suggest a competition to see who can hit the other person the softest. Allow the victim to go first. After he has lightly tapped you on the shoulder, you let him have it with a perfect dead-arm, before informing him that he has won.

Warning. This trick is EMINENTLY REVERSIBLE. It is probably wise to ask if your friend has ever played “softest punch” before. Remember - they get the first punch.

Jon B