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Weird Learning
Apr. 11th, 2004 12:00 pmI've learned a number of weird things in the past week or so.
One thing I've learned is that if one of your friends looks a little different, but you can't put your finger on why, and if he can't remember things you've talked about or how to order the usual at the usual lunch place, he might not really be your friend. Even if you're not in "Star Trek." And even though he passed the Star Trekian test of still being able to help you with your calculus. He might actually be the twin brother of your friend. And that strangely pale guy with dreads that this guy brought along with him? That might be your friend in a really good wig. (More details are available.)
I also learned that in some situations, the best way to make a film production more efficient is for both assistant directors to quit on the same day. This works when the assistant directors feel that the director is abusing the actors with his inefficiency. If the actors quit, that would sink the film. If the crew quit, that would make things worse. You can't have just one assistant quit because that might be interpreted as one assistant being overly sensitive. But when both assistants quit, then the director gets the point--and the added bonus of having to do all the extra work himself.
And buying a car can be much easier than I ever thought. You could just mention to your mechanic that your next car is going to be one of his favorite makes, and when he asks you if you are in the market now, like this weekend, you say yes. And then he calls this dealer he works with, and the dealer has one of the cars on your list, and your mechanic does a thorough inspection of the car for free, because he and the dealer have an agreement where the mechanic inspects and repairs all the dealer's cars. No begging the owner to work with Lemon Busters. No explaining to dealers, "actually, the amount I can afford each month is $0, with a $3000 down payment." And no waiting in line at state offices, because the dealer takes care of tax, title, and license. (I don't have the car yet; something might still fall through. But maybe it really will be that easy.)
And I am able to find a new error every time I look at my tax return. Week after week. I was going to wait to file it until I came up with the same numbers twice in a row, but time is up. You wouldn't think someone with my income could rack up such complexities, but yes, I do have that power.
One thing I've learned is that if one of your friends looks a little different, but you can't put your finger on why, and if he can't remember things you've talked about or how to order the usual at the usual lunch place, he might not really be your friend. Even if you're not in "Star Trek." And even though he passed the Star Trekian test of still being able to help you with your calculus. He might actually be the twin brother of your friend. And that strangely pale guy with dreads that this guy brought along with him? That might be your friend in a really good wig. (More details are available.)
I also learned that in some situations, the best way to make a film production more efficient is for both assistant directors to quit on the same day. This works when the assistant directors feel that the director is abusing the actors with his inefficiency. If the actors quit, that would sink the film. If the crew quit, that would make things worse. You can't have just one assistant quit because that might be interpreted as one assistant being overly sensitive. But when both assistants quit, then the director gets the point--and the added bonus of having to do all the extra work himself.
And buying a car can be much easier than I ever thought. You could just mention to your mechanic that your next car is going to be one of his favorite makes, and when he asks you if you are in the market now, like this weekend, you say yes. And then he calls this dealer he works with, and the dealer has one of the cars on your list, and your mechanic does a thorough inspection of the car for free, because he and the dealer have an agreement where the mechanic inspects and repairs all the dealer's cars. No begging the owner to work with Lemon Busters. No explaining to dealers, "actually, the amount I can afford each month is $0, with a $3000 down payment." And no waiting in line at state offices, because the dealer takes care of tax, title, and license. (I don't have the car yet; something might still fall through. But maybe it really will be that easy.)
And I am able to find a new error every time I look at my tax return. Week after week. I was going to wait to file it until I came up with the same numbers twice in a row, but time is up. You wouldn't think someone with my income could rack up such complexities, but yes, I do have that power.