Here’s a game to play with a friend or unsuspecting co-worker. The way it works is you pick someone and ONLY communicate with them using album titles from bands or artists. Its real fun when you talk with someone who knows its going on and can play back.
But I tried it today with my son, Jake, and he had no idea what was happening… he is in kindergarten. Here’s how our convo went this morning:
Jake: “What can we have for breakfast? I’m hungry.”
Me: “Chocolate Starfish and Hot Dog Flavored Water” (Limp Bizkit)
Jake: “What? That’s gross.”
Me: “Well, Times They are a Changin’” (Bob Dylan)
Jake: “Gees, dad, can’t we just have some cereal?”
Me: “Definately, Maybe.” (Oasis)
Jake: “Ok, I’ll just get some Fruity Pebbles”
Me: “If You’re Feeling Sinister” (Belle and Sebastian)
Jake (after getting cereal down): “Can you pour my milk so I don’t spill?”
Me: “All it Takes is a Little Confidence” (Carrots)
Jake (now realizing I’m playing a game and didn’t invite him): “What are you doing?! Stop saying those things! Please!”
Me (seeing my 5 year-old’s frustrations, put my arm around him): “The Earth is Not a Cold, Dead Place.” (Explosions in the Sky)
Jake: “Nevermind!” (Nirvana)
Robin S
Don’t give Kerry any ideas…….geez!
keith Jones
You are a very strange man, Nick. I mean, come on, most people just use lines from classic movies like… Christmas Vacation.
ryan guard
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed this, but, everything I’ve ever said to you has actually been a word-for-word quotation from the bible.
Jason Williams
Oh come on! You expect me to believe there’s actually a band named Nirvana?
It’s more fun when you play by the rules.
Nick
@Ryan – as a matter of fact I DID notice that, even “chenis”. I just always thought you were super spiritual.
@Jdubbs – yeah, the kind of flew under the radar back in the 90s but the lead singer killed himself. the drummer went on to form another band that you’ve probably never heard of