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Post your BAD advice here. (Original Post) ohiosmith Apr 2012 OP
Any home renovation should begin with knocking down the main support walls. baldguy Apr 2012 #1
What's the worst that could happen? taterguy Apr 2012 #2
The best way to warm your nuts is to place them directly on a stove burner at the highest flame. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #3
Go ahead and post that sex tape of yours on the internet. Nobody you know will see it! Kaleva Apr 2012 #4
Do not dim your headlights until the other guy dims his first. Kaleva Apr 2012 #5
Are Posts 4 and 5 related somehow? bluedigger Apr 2012 #25
compromise your morals and sleep with someone without a commitment tabbycat31 Apr 2012 #6
Sorry if that actually happened to you. Kaleva Apr 2012 #7
it actually did happen to me tabbycat31 Apr 2012 #59
Sign up for every and all free offers using said douchebag's identifying data siligut Apr 2012 #8
It's OK marry someone you have only known for three weeks, especially when crunch60 Apr 2012 #37
Oh, man, I hear you on that. geardaddy May 2012 #107
Oh, sure, you got a job... bluedigger Apr 2012 #26
Run with scissors... WillParkinson Apr 2012 #9
Always, I repeat always.... AllenVanAllen Apr 2012 #10
Pissing on an electric fence is really cool Major Nikon Apr 2012 #11
OOOooooooo sparklies!!!!! benld74 Apr 2012 #12
Pissing against the wind is fun. MichaelMcGuire Apr 2012 #30
Must had been real close. LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #32
Always let your cat(s) roam loose in the car LiberalEsto Apr 2012 #13
Hate to be a buzzkill, but that's how David Crosby's girlfriend Christine Hinton died Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #98
Smoking a Marlboro before sex will prevent pregnancy. Lil Missy Apr 2012 #14
That must be Jan Brewer's method of birth control. LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #33
And also, don't forget to put the aspirin between your knees. Good crunch60 Apr 2012 #38
Here, smell this: Lil Missy Apr 2012 #41
lol, I have a half brother becasue my dad said OriginalGeek May 2012 #88
Dimming your headlights makes your car turn invisible. Initech Apr 2012 #15
Try to please everyone sarge43 Apr 2012 #16
Consider Fox as your source of news. BarbaRosa Apr 2012 #17
When pulled over by the police Meiko Apr 2012 #18
or make the bastard chase you Joe Shlabotnik Apr 2012 #21
"That's right, pepper spray the man who is expressing his right BlueIris Apr 2012 #46
Always run bare electrical wiring through the shower LaurenG Apr 2012 #19
If you think it might be a fart; you know it's just going to be a fart. Kaleva Apr 2012 #20
Vote Conservative! (how's that for bad advice?) LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #22
Get married at age 16 ! nt steve2470 Apr 2012 #23
Do everything and say everything your little heart desires at all times ! nt steve2470 Apr 2012 #24
Don't look before you leap. bluedigger Apr 2012 #27
OK Bertha Venation Apr 2012 #28
For good luck, kick a Wal-mart greeter man in the nuts. Kaleva Apr 2012 #29
Get drunk and post all night on DU. Swede Apr 2012 #31
I can think of a lot worse advice . . . OrwellwasRight Apr 2012 #57
Post in meta, telling them how fucked up they all are. kayakjohnny Apr 2012 #34
Not only BAD but the WORST HeiressofBickworth Apr 2012 #35
It's OK to post all your embarrassing photos on your private Facebook page Generic Brad Apr 2012 #36
Buy a Ford Windstar, they are fantastic mini vans....nt Broken_Hero Apr 2012 #39
Oh God, don't get me started TrogL Apr 2012 #68
No worries.... Broken_Hero Apr 2012 #72
Our 98 Windstar gave us 120k GREAT miles, sold it for 2k, and its still runniing fine benld74 May 2012 #81
Was that when the head gasket blew or the automatic transmission stripped 3rd gear? TrogL May 2012 #104
Save a ton of money and beac Apr 2012 #40
In November, vote Mitt. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2012 #42
You can use old motor oil to fertilize your lawn Electric Monk Apr 2012 #43
There's no problem that's too trivial for Help & Meta -- go ahead & ask! pacalo Apr 2012 #44
But surely everyone follows that advice already... LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #61
Insult the boss's favorite. BlueIris Apr 2012 #45
Try to reason with someone involved in a domestic dispute. zanana1 Apr 2012 #47
Head over to Free Republic and say you love Mormons. BlueIris Apr 2012 #48
SURE you can fit in that parking space! . . .. . n/t annabanana Apr 2012 #49
the best way for Fido to travel is on the roof tabbycat31 Apr 2012 #50
lol nt treestar Apr 2012 #53
Save gas by having your kids hitchhike to school JonLP24 Apr 2012 #51
It's okay to whiz on the electric fence. n/t krispos42 Apr 2012 #52
On a night with a full moon, you can drive without headlights on, by moonlight alone. kwassa Apr 2012 #54
making big decisions in life NJCher Apr 2012 #55
Just reach in there and see if anything is alive jberryhill Apr 2012 #56
You'd better reply to that email from IRS.ng Morning Dew Apr 2012 #58
If a photocopier is jammed, use a wet umbrella tip to un-jam it! LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #60
Be sure to accept all those friendly e-mail business offers from Nigeria LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #62
Don't save for retirement, that's a buzzkill and besides, work is fun ! nt steve2470 Apr 2012 #63
Random gunfire outside? Get out there and check it out! HappyMe Apr 2012 #64
Fry bacon naked. Scuba Apr 2012 #65
Fryin Bacon Nekkid - Roger Alan Wade Major Nikon May 2012 #75
Some that I actually received: cloudbase Apr 2012 #66
Use your penis to get a stuck bagel out of the toaster mikeSchmuckabee Apr 2012 #67
Accuse your priest of heresy TrogL Apr 2012 #69
A hairdryer doubles as a redneck Jacuzzi in the bathtub chrisa Apr 2012 #70
When the state trooper pulls you over for speeding, tell him to fugg-off: struggle4progress Apr 2012 #71
Quit your job because that hot girl said DiverDave May 2012 #73
Always talk to cops SkatmanRoth May 2012 #74
If you're thirsty, pay no attention to what others say, go ahead and drink the water. A Simple Game May 2012 #76
Buy a condo in a bad neighborhood in Milwaukee. mysuzuki2 May 2012 #77
Every bad situation can be improved SOteric May 2012 #78
You can save alot of money from paying tolls by flying over the toll booth in your car Kaleva May 2012 #79
Pull my finger. nt rrneck May 2012 #80
After being constipated pipi_k May 2012 #82
Always use a firm hand when pressing Press Object A into Object B -- Hell Hath No Fury May 2012 #83
I'd get liquored up before cutting that there tree down auburngrad82 May 2012 #84
No need for condoms, just pull out. 4th law of robotics May 2012 #85
When a guy asks you to marry him don't ask the following questions: Manifestor_of_Light May 2012 #86
Don't vaccinate your kids. nt La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #87
To impress a hot chick at the bar just say, "yeah, I cut my own hair". Grantuspeace May 2012 #89
No can do quakerboy May 2012 #90
He who laughs last gathers no moss. targetpractice May 2012 #91
Just jam the fork in the toaster. That'll get the damned hifiguy May 2012 #92
Buy Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) at above $20/share. lastlib May 2012 #93
Cross the streams! ThoughtCriminal May 2012 #94
Buy high lovemydog May 2012 #95
ALWAYS swim IMMEDIATELY after a big meal and you'll burn MANY calories. Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #96
Always put salt in your eyes. jp11 May 2012 #97
Walk into any busy supermarket Shankapotomus May 2012 #99
Never say you're sorry. TroglodyteScholar May 2012 #100
Putting chopsticks up your nose and pretending to be a walrus AsahinaKimi May 2012 #101
lol, can't laughin too hard. BootinUp May 2012 #102
Shaving with a serrated steak knife. Kablooie May 2012 #103
Give your bank account number to that Nigerian prince NewJeffCT May 2012 #105
When it is freezing outside NewJeffCT May 2012 #106
 

baldguy

(36,649 posts)
1. Any home renovation should begin with knocking down the main support walls.
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 11:40 AM
Apr 2012

Be sure to turn off the power and water after you do so.

tabbycat31

(6,336 posts)
6. compromise your morals and sleep with someone without a commitment
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 12:44 PM
Apr 2012

Then fall in love with him while he is a complete douchebag to you and leaves you stranded as a work assignment takes you halfway across the country.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
8. Sign up for every and all free offers using said douchebag's identifying data
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 01:02 PM
Apr 2012

What? this is a thread for posting bad advice.

 

crunch60

(1,412 posts)
37. It's OK marry someone you have only known for three weeks, especially when
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 11:39 PM
Apr 2012

in a foreign country and there is a language barrier. Love will win out, and beside that, it's exciting.

Amerigo Vespucci

(30,885 posts)
98. Hate to be a buzzkill, but that's how David Crosby's girlfriend Christine Hinton died
Tue May 8, 2012, 09:34 PM
May 2012


David Crosby’s girlfriend, Christine Hinton was killed in a car crash, when her cat wedged itself between the floorboard and her brake pedal. Her death deeply affected Crosby and those closest to he him claim he’s never been the same since. For many years after the accident, Crosby would dedicate “Guinnevere” to her in concert.

http://musicalstewdaily.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/40-years-ago-today-9/

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
88. lol, I have a half brother becasue my dad said
Mon May 7, 2012, 05:38 PM
May 2012

the chlorine in the pool would prevent pregnancy.

But he's cool so it's a'ight.

sarge43

(28,940 posts)
16. Try to please everyone
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 01:55 PM
Apr 2012

Vote Republican

Don't bother reading the instructions included with any electrical appliance

Be completely honest when anyone asks you how s/he looks

Always accept a triple dog dare, especially after you've had a few beers.

 

Meiko

(1,076 posts)
18. When pulled over by the police
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 03:20 PM
Apr 2012

scream"I'm not going with you and you can't make me"! Then flip them off..

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)
21. or make the bastard chase you
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 05:33 PM
Apr 2012

"Few people understand the psychology of dealing with a highway traffic cop. A normal speeder will panic and immediately pull over to the side. This is wrong. It arouses contempt in the cop heart. Make the bastard chase you. He will follow. But he won't know what to make of your blinker signal that says you are about to turn right. This is to let him know you're pulling off for a proper place to talk. It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work." -HST

Sounds legit, I always trust Hunter's judgment.

BlueIris

(29,135 posts)
46. "That's right, pepper spray the man who is expressing his right
Sun Apr 15, 2012, 04:07 AM
Apr 2012

to free speech under the first amendement!!"

Bertha Venation

(21,484 posts)
28. OK
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 06:24 PM
Apr 2012

When you try to break up with your psycho lover and she fucking freaks, tearing the window shades down and kicking out the screen to jump out of the window and go running off in the rain -- go after her.

Here's some worse advice: break up with your psycho lover.

HeiressofBickworth

(2,682 posts)
35. Not only BAD but the WORST
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 09:46 PM
Apr 2012

My grandmother to my mother on her wedding day: the way to avoid pregnancy is just hold back and don't enjoy the sex.

BTW grandmother had seven children.

Generic Brad

(14,272 posts)
36. It's OK to post all your embarrassing photos on your private Facebook page
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 11:01 PM
Apr 2012

Your friends are probably not technically savvy enough to make a screen print or copy and paste that photo elsewhere. You can trust all your Facebook friends to guard your privacy.

Broken_Hero

(59,305 posts)
72. No worries....
Tue Apr 17, 2012, 11:33 PM
Apr 2012

remember, this is the "give bad advice thread"

Long story short, my Windstar was a 12k nightmare.

TrogL

(32,818 posts)
104. Was that when the head gasket blew or the automatic transmission stripped 3rd gear?
Wed May 9, 2012, 12:10 PM
May 2012

Both were guaranteed every 14000 km

beac

(9,992 posts)
40. Save a ton of money and
Sat Apr 14, 2012, 11:52 PM
Apr 2012

cut your own hair.



Seriously... stylist who has to fix it will take pity on you and give you a sympathy discount.





Must enjoy having REALLY short hair for months to reap the full benefit of this advice.

zanana1

(6,102 posts)
47. Try to reason with someone involved in a domestic dispute.
Sun Apr 15, 2012, 06:37 AM
Apr 2012

Don't call the cops; just go over there and let them know they're being unreasonable.

kwassa

(23,340 posts)
54. On a night with a full moon, you can drive without headlights on, by moonlight alone.
Sun Apr 15, 2012, 01:49 PM
Apr 2012

That was a near-fatal experience.

NJCher

(35,619 posts)
55. making big decisions in life
Sun Apr 15, 2012, 02:27 PM
Apr 2012

Are the bank tellers nice? Do they smile? Is there coffee and free cookies when you go in?

Well, then, take out your mortgage from them!



Cher

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
64. Random gunfire outside? Get out there and check it out!
Mon Apr 16, 2012, 08:35 AM
Apr 2012

In a haunted cabin situation? Do NOT turn on any lights. Open that door that appears to have howling and breaking furniture behind it.

cloudbase

(5,511 posts)
66. Some that I actually received:
Mon Apr 16, 2012, 04:29 PM
Apr 2012

If you're going to be an engineer, buy the best slide rule you can, because you'll be using it all your professional life.

(I still have it.)

mikeSchmuckabee

(349 posts)
67. Use your penis to get a stuck bagel out of the toaster
Tue Apr 17, 2012, 05:13 PM
Apr 2012

or to see if your electric pencil sharpener is plugged in.

TrogL

(32,818 posts)
69. Accuse your priest of heresy
Tue Apr 17, 2012, 06:04 PM
Apr 2012

Actually, I did that and got away with it.

So they stuck me on an honest-to-God Inquisition (yes, they still have them) and were pissed off when I started asking the traditional questions (and they didn't know the right answers).

struggle4progress

(118,224 posts)
71. When the state trooper pulls you over for speeding, tell him to fugg-off:
Tue Apr 17, 2012, 09:30 PM
Apr 2012

most state troopers need more constructive criticism like that

SkatmanRoth

(843 posts)
74. Always talk to cops
Sun May 6, 2012, 08:23 AM
May 2012

If you get pulled over for a traffic violation, be sure and tell them up front about every contraband item in your car. They will understand and let you go with just a warning.

A Simple Game

(9,214 posts)
76. If you're thirsty, pay no attention to what others say, go ahead and drink the water.
Sun May 6, 2012, 03:45 PM
May 2012

How bad can it be? Water is water, right?

mysuzuki2

(3,521 posts)
77. Buy a condo in a bad neighborhood in Milwaukee.
Sun May 6, 2012, 08:09 PM
May 2012

after all, you can always sell it for at least as much as you paid for it.

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)
82. After being constipated
Sun May 6, 2012, 10:06 PM
May 2012

for three days, drink down a whole quart of prune juice at one time just to loosen things up a little.

Keep the BBQ grill up against the house you are only renting, then throw a whole greasy chicken on the grill and let it catch fire so it melts the vinyl siding of the house you don't own (my niece did that last week).

Cook a whole raw egg in the microwave.

auburngrad82

(5,029 posts)
84. I'd get liquored up before cutting that there tree down
Mon May 7, 2012, 04:46 PM
May 2012

that way the noise of the chain saw won't bother you so much.

 

Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts)
86. When a guy asks you to marry him don't ask the following questions:
Mon May 7, 2012, 05:28 PM
May 2012

1) Do you love me?
2) Do you want kids?

The answers were no, and i went through a hellish divorce in which he was trying to punish me for everything I ever did, including breathing. I never said an unkind word to this jerk and he spent $50,000 on a divorce lawyer.

Amerigo Vespucci

(30,885 posts)
96. ALWAYS swim IMMEDIATELY after a big meal and you'll burn MANY calories.
Tue May 8, 2012, 09:30 PM
May 2012

After the last bite, just run and CANNONBALL. How could that POSSIBLY be HARMFUL? JUST DO IT!!!

Shankapotomus

(4,840 posts)
99. Walk into any busy supermarket
Tue May 8, 2012, 10:18 PM
May 2012

and start acting like you work there. Start out with the most menial tasks to discourage anyone from questioning your presence there. If anyone does question you, just say "I'm new". Try to arrive in the morning and work the whole day. If no one uncovers your ruse, do it again the next day.

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