List of Things Brian suggests you do at tournaments when you're bored

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Weissman's Tournament Anti-Boredom Tactics!

Push your eyes for interesting light show
See a variety of blobs, stars, flashes and mana symbols. Try to make out things-is your subconscience trying to send you a message? Can you control what you see by pressing different areas with different forces? (Rumor has it that Brian was doing just this when he came up with "The Deck".)

See how long you can hold your breath
Not that much fun, but it sure passes the time. Play it with Immordino if you really want a challenge, or try to beat your own personal best. Some tips: Don't play against Cathy, she'll win. (Chris Cade actually thought up this one.)

Try to not think about Scott Johns
This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of. If you try too little, you end up thinking about Scott anyway.

Scratch yourself
Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good? Just don't do it if Mike Long is around, or he might get offended.

Mana Screw yourself
What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.

Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: See a variety of blobs, stars, flashes and mana symbols. Try to make out things-is your subconscience trying to send you a message? Can you control what you see by pressing different areas with different forces? (Rumor has it that Brian was doing just this when he came up with "The Deck".)
See how long you can hold your breath
Not that much fun, but it sure passes the time. Play it with Immordino if you really want a challenge, or try to beat your own personal best. Some tips: Don't play against Cathy, she'll win. (Chris Cade actually thought up this one.)

Try to not think about Scott Johns
This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of. If you try too little, you end up thinking about Scott anyway.

Scratch yourself
Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good? Just don't do it if Mike Long is around, or he might get offended.

Mana Screw yourself
What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.

Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: Not that much fun, but it sure passes the time. Play it with Immordino if you really want a challenge, or try to beat your own personal best. Some tips: Don't play against Cathy, she'll win. (Chris Cade actually thought up this one.)
Try to not think about Scott Johns
This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of. If you try too little, you end up thinking about Scott anyway.

Scratch yourself
Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good? Just don't do it if Mike Long is around, or he might get offended.

Mana Screw yourself
What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.

Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of. If you try too little, you end up thinking about Scott anyway.
Scratch yourself
Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good? Just don't do it if Mike Long is around, or he might get offended.

Mana Screw yourself
What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.

Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn't that feel pretty good? Just don't do it if Mike Long is around, or he might get offended.
Mana Screw yourself
What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.

Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: What is Mana Screw? Why is it unpleasant? Remove all the land from your deck and deal yourself a hand. Sucks, doesn't it? While doing this imagine that you're playing Justin Schneider. Very soon, boredom will seem pretty nice.
Try to swallow your tongue
There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.

Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: There's not much to say about this one. It is possible. Just ask Hacker.
Watch the PT1 tape, repeat everything said in Swedish accent
Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.

Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: Sort of entertaining. Fun to pretend the people on the screen are actually talking that way. This is especially fun if you can get Olle to help out.
Make prank phone calls
Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.

Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: Very entertaining, but requires discipline. Remember - vulgarities don't make a call funny, but getting the other person to believe a ridiculous story will. Even more fun if you get a bunch of people on the line using a Wonderphone and take turns making the calls. One to get you started off: Call Wizards hotline and try to get them to explain the Ogre Enforcer ruling.
Have a water drinking contest
While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.

Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: While this is almost as fun a playing booster draft with Chris Pantages, you probably won't feel too good afterward. To give your event an old western theme, slam the cups upside down on the tables after you have emptied them. Strategy Tip: Don't play this game with Rudy Edwards.
Have a "Who is less competitive" competition
Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.: Trying to win at this will make you lose. Trying to lose makes you win which makes you lose. Not trying at all makes you lose which makes you win which makes you lose. Strategy Tip: Don't try this with an Australian (or Grahan Thompson), they won't get it.

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