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Will you play the thanks but no thanks game?

Asked by mazingerz88 (29194points) October 9th, 2013

I’ll start with posting a random advice. If the player next to me finds it helpful, he or she says thank you, then explains briefly why the advice was helpful and maybe why its timing was even perfect.

If the random advice was of no significance, the same player would then post, Thanks but not thanks.

Either way, the player closes his post with a new random advice of his own. For the next player to answer.

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138 Answers

mazingerz88's avatar

Ok here is the first advice to get this game rolling…

Water your plants once a day.

janbb's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. My plants only need watering once a week.

Do an internship for John Boehner.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks but no thanks-! wtf man-? LOL

Shampoo your head for at least five minutes before rinsing.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no thanks, my head is not a spaghetti pot.

Exercise at least one hour per day until you are sweating like a racehorse.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. But I probably won’t.

Get off Fluther and get some work done!

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no….oh, yeah, gotta run. lol

The jelly above me wants to run my errands for me

Dutchess_III's avatar

Um, thanks. Sure. How do I get to your place? Then we can visit your other country place!

TJBM…wait…Would you like some spiral macaroni salad?

KNOWITALL's avatar

Tanks but no thanks. Wash & moisturize your face every night.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thank you @KNOWITALL! Good idea!

Would you like some words that have no vowels in them?

Kardamom's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. It will just sound like I’m trying to hock up a hairball.

Make sure you have a full tank of gas before heading off on a trip of more than 50 miles.

rojo's avatar

thanks but no thanks I like surprises and meeting new people.
Want to become a US senator?

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. Not at this time. Wait a few days.

Be sure to let the dogs in at night.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Thanks! My dog is in unless I’m out with her. The joys of not having a fenced in yard.

Be positive. Everything works out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out, it’s not the end.

Sunny2's avatar

Thanks, but I don’t believe it. Things DO NOT always work out right. Disasters may be disasters with no silver linings.

Don’t go to bed angry.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no thanks…I’ll go to bed angry if I damn well want to. lol
Life is short eat all the cake you can.

Kardamom's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. I’m more of a savory kinda gal. I’d rather eat more pizza than cake.

Don’t let the bedbugs bite.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Thanks, you reminded me I need to wash my sheets today.

Never stick a fork in a plug outlet.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, for that handy reminder. lol

Wouldn’t it be nice to have 10,000,000 dollars in the bank?

livelaughlove21's avatar

I’d settle for 10,000 at this point. Hell, I’d take just about anything.

Brush your teeth twice a day.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. Ok.

Write sentences that make sense.

longgone's avatar

In attempting octopus calves I thus far refrained from ignoring the above giant cornflake.

Thanks.

Give yourself a treat once in a while.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Why thank you! I believe I just did. I went to the College Coffee Shop and bought a cup of their cold spiral noodle salad. Really hit the spot!

You can mow my yard.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. My back is already killing me for sitting long hours staring at my laptop screen.

Watch the movie Gravity. It’s great.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. I will when ever I see it available.

Would you like some chocolate ice cream? I just got some from Braums.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. Not really fond of chocolate. And more so when an ex who loves Rocky Road dumped me. LOL

Camp out in your yard tonite hoping to see stars.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. Yard is no fun.

Want to watch Judge Judy with me?

Sunny2's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. I can stand her only rarely. She’s too often a loud mouth, rude, bitch ..

Don’t take any wooden nickles.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Thanks!

Love yourself, or else no one else will.

I thought we were supposed to be giving random advice, not asking questions.

Katniss's avatar

Thank you! I will try to do that.

Don’t eat yellow snow. lol

cookieman's avatar

Thanks. Good advice.

Never hug a walrus in heat.

Coloma's avatar

Ya think? Thanks but no thanks.

Would you like some of my shrimp cocktail?

cookieman's avatar

Thanks a heap! I lurve shrimp cocktail.

When laying out paragraphs of copy, watch for widows and orphans, eliminate most hyphens, and try to keep the rag edge free of rivers.

snowberry's avatar

Huh? LOL Thank you. I think.

Don’t eat yellow snow!

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, but as long as the yellow is snow cone syrup it’s all good.
Use deodorant faithfully, every day.

janbb's avatar

Thanks! Are you trying to tell me something?

Never fight a land war in Asia.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no thanks, no land or sea wars for me. I’m a pacifist at heart, unless you really piss me off in which case I shall verbally fillet you. lol

Would you like to fondle my firm pumpkin?

rojo's avatar

Thanks, but no….Ummmmm, OK !
It is time for your next prostate exam.

Coloma's avatar

No thanks…hard to examine something that does not exist. lol

Who wants to learn the fine art of making poison arrows?

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. I might be tempted to use them in a fit of anger.

Would you like to help me prepare for my sons wedding?

janbb's avatar

(Isn’t the game about giving a piece of advice, not asking random questions? I keep thinking it is being thrown off course.)

Dutchess_III's avatar

Sry. I guess I missed that. How much advice can we give??? Trying again.

Wash your dog everyday.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. No time for that, and too much shampooing dries their skin out. Plus, she lives inside, so there’s no need.

Get an oil change every three months or 3000–5000 miles.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. I’ll REMIND MY HUSBAND! He won’t let me take it to a shop, ‘cause he can do it himself, you know. One little problem with that tho….

Be sure to clean our your bellybutton once in a while.

longgone's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. It is always clean.

Avoid kicking cops. They don’t like it.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks, but no thanks. Nothing else to do in this town.

Never send a man to do a woman’s job.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no. Men can do dishes too, and, trash and lawn mowing is mandatory for those with penises, one of the few good reasons to be in a relationship. lol

Garlic breath is sexy.

Dutchess_III's avatar

(We’re supposed to be offering advice @Coloma…)

Coloma's avatar

Oh…a non-linear blonde moment. haha

Okay…Garlic breath is bad for your love life

Dutchess_III's avatar

(And your advice would be…?)

Coloma's avatar

That garlic breath is bad for your love life.

Shit..I am not following this game very well apparently. lol
Carry on leader of the pack. :-P

Dutchess_III's avatar

No…I got clocked up there for the same thing!

Do not eat garlic on a first date, unless you don’t like the guy and want to stop him from making a pass at you later on.

snowberry's avatar

No thanks. I’m past the dating stage.

Get Fluther to add a mute button so we can avoid the creepier elements here.

Coloma's avatar

No thanks, I don’t get the creepy elements, must be traveling in different circles. haha

Never talk to creepers that are creeping creepily.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks but not thanks. I happen to have one of my own. He’s 9 months old and does the Lieutenant Dan crawl, like some sort of paraplegic. I can’t help but talk to him because it makes him giggle and bury his head in my neck and start blowing bubbles!

Never wake someone up after they’ve only been asleep for 15 minutes.

Coloma's avatar

Yes, thank you very much, your liable to get a fist in your face. haha

Let sleeping dogs lie

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. I can’t get them to do anything else, unless Rick is around.

Don’t drink beer when you have the stomach flu.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I’ll remember that.

Always use pot holders when taking hot things out of the oven.

snowberry's avatar

Thanks, I will.

But better yet, have someone else do it for you so you can put your feet up.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, great idea!

It is now time for you to get your daily duckies in a row.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks but I Done Did Da Ducks.

Never eat fried shrimp when you really want pancakes and syrup.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. I’ll eat shrimp anytime I want, you twit! :P

Don’t jump on the trampoline right after eating a whole pizza.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. I’ll remember that.

Don’t give advice advising someone not to do something if @WillWorkForChocolate is going to be the person reading the advice, even if you don’t know it. She kill you.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks a lot, and with a shovel too, she’ll lop my head off like a snake. lol

Eat Starburst candies until you pop all your fillings out.

Dutchess_III's avatar

No thank you. That is disgusting.

To become amazing, drink beer.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. Beer tastes like moose piss.

Replace your AC filters monthly.

snowberry's avatar

Good idea, thanks

Eat more dark leafy greens!

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, if I ate any more I’d be a rabbit.

Never take candy from strangers. Only cheescake. lol

snowberry's avatar

Cheesecake it is!

When you are in the desert, never put a hand or foot where you cannot see (you could get bit by something nasty).

Coloma's avatar

Thanks…yep, been there done that. My cat survived a rattlesnake bite in July of 2012. Scary!

Be aware that baby rattlesnakes inject more venom because of lack of regulation control.

snowberry's avatar

Lack of regulation? What are they thinking? Thanks. We’d better get the guvmint right on that!

Don’t take life too seriously.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. I’ll try.

No need to stress out about weddings and such. Everything will take care of itself. Just ask your husband.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks…but no thanks, no husband to ask, and besides, what do men know about wedding planning? Pffft. haha

Go forth and multiply today.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Exactly my point. As far as they’re concerned, “See how it all worked out?!” after doing virtually nothing to help!

Thanks, but no thanks. I’m done with that. Today I’m going to go baby sit the 9 month old side- results of my going forth and multiplying in the past.

Do not take anything football announcers say too seriously.

snowberry's avatar

I rarely listen to anything a football announcer says. Thanks.

Eat more avocados!

Coloma's avatar

Thank you, yes, yes and yes! Going out for one today and had one last night with shrimp, french bread and spinach dip. Oh my….the weekend splurge.

Carpe Diem!

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks. I think I’m gonna watch that Robin Williams movie again.

Watch the movie Gravity. It’s pretty good.

cookieman's avatar

Ooh, I want to. Probably when it’s released on video though.

If you’re a new parent, sleep when the baby sleeps. If you can’t fall asleep, just lay down and rest.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Thanks, I can attest to the perfection of that advice. Been there, done that.

Everyone go back to bed and sleep through Monday.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, wish I could. Ugh, not waking up very quickly here this morning.

Drink your coffee first thing every morning.

cookieman's avatar

No thanks. I can’t put coffee on an empty stomach.
I’ll usually have a ice coffee after breakfast.

When entering a room, always scope out the exits first. Also, never sit with your back to the door.

Coloma's avatar

Haha..thanks, but I’m not that paranoid.

Spend at least one hour a day enjoying yourself.

cookieman's avatar

With or without lotion? And an hour seems excessive. What would I do the other 57 minutes?

In the winter, crank the heat and open a window for better sleeping.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks-? Maybe I’ll try that. Trouble sleeping sometimes. Whatever works is fine. : )

Limit unhealthy eating to once a week.

cookieman's avatar

Yes, but that is a great fucking day.

Limit cursing to once an hour.

Coloma's avatar

Sounds about right. lol

A Pumpkin a day keeps the doctor away.

cookieman's avatar

Only if you throw it at him.

Speaking of which, did you know you can eat the skin of roasted delicata squash?

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, no, only an Italian would know that. lol

When you have a cold hug as many elderly people as you cann so they might die faster. haha

Katniss's avatar

@Coloma What the hell?? lmao No thanks!! Haha

If you’re elderly, stay away from @Coloma!! ;0)

Coloma's avatar

LOL

Thanks for warning them Kat…Pffft!

Always look behind you when backing up.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. No need to see who is about to kiss my butt. LOL-!

Don’t forget to smile at that face in the mirror.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I agree!

Don’t forget to wash your hands after you go. :-p

Dutchess_III's avatar

Why? I don’t pee on them….

Don’t let yourself run out of catchup.

cookieman's avatar

True dat.

Hug an elderly person whenever you can.
gently

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks I just did!

Skip the news for 8 hours. Watch Bugs Bunny.

Coloma's avatar

Hell yes! I have skipped the news for over 10 years now and counting. lol

Always get your beauty rest.

cookieman's avatar

I do, I do.
but it’s not working as I can still scare a bulldog off a meat wagon.

Find a place you trust, and try trusting it for awhile.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I’ll ponder that little ditty.

Eat Red Velvet cake in the bath tub with someone you love.

ibstubro's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. Sounds like a prescription for pink scum.

Eat and early dinner and crawl in bed with a good book.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I might do that soon.

Never put your finger in a light socket hen standing on a wet floor

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I might do that soon.

Never blow dry your hair sitting in the bathtub

ibstubro's avatar

Thanks but no thanks, I heard it’s a cheap new doo.

Eat a cricket, escape a ticket.

snowberry's avatar

Thanks but no thanks. (icky!)

Eat all your dinner! What about all those children starving in China!

ibstubro's avatar

I heard a LONG time ago that if you don’t want to gain weight, “The first thing you have to do is give up your membership in the Clean Plate Club.” I still clean my plate, so thanks for the validation.

Never walk over an upside-down ladder while carrying a black cat without a lucky monkey’s paw.

mazingerz88's avatar

Oh yeah. Will do. Thanks.

Never bully. Never.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I agree, no need to bully, I can fillet someone with just a few well delivered words. lol
When in doubt blow your life savings on a whim

cookieman's avatar

Um… no (thanks)

Remember, you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you should never pick your friend’s nose.

Coloma's avatar

Hahaha….thanks, good advice, I’m hand picking your sagey wisdom.
Never rub your eyes after dicing up Jalapenos

ibstubro's avatar

Thanks, I’ll be sure to wear gloves! (I cut them in ½ and throw them in a cheap sandwich bag to seed…just leave what you don’t want in the bag.(

If you daily dance a jig, you’ll never be a pig.

mazingerz88's avatar

Yes-! But not the jig maybe, another dance step.

Close your eyes and think of a happy thought.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks, I’ll do that—thinking of a happy breakfast moment soon, I am starving!—

Carry a spray bottle with you at all times to spritz obnoxious people in the face

mazingerz88's avatar

Nooooooo…! LOL

Try not to include pepper spraying an obnoxious person as a happy thought. : )

Coloma's avatar

Oh why not, that’s a pretty happy thought I think. lol

Turn your windshield washer jet outward to spray unsuspecting people by “accident.” Oops…that wonky washer, so sorry! haha

Dutchess_III's avatar

Oh! Thanks and thanks!!!

Quit feeling guilty for sitting on your butt playing on the internet all day!

ibstubro's avatar

Thanks, @Dutchess_III, but it’s a glorious sunny day here after days of gloomy wet, so no thanks.

Plan a fresh, summer meal before the last vestiges of summer have fled.

Coloma's avatar

Just did that…made chili with last of my peppers from the garden and now have the last decent watermelon I think is to be had.

Hug a furry friend every day

Dutchess_III's avatar

Thanks. Believe I will!

Quit your job.

snowberry's avatar

NO! I just got one!

Find your keys and don’t lose them next time!

ibstubro's avatar

Thanks, I will. The last time I lost them it cost $500 to replace!

Clean the lint out of your belly button.

snowberry's avatar

But I like it innere! I’m saving it up for somethin’ special!

Organic foods are best.

cookieman's avatar

Untrue. IPM grown crops are best. Read more here

However, organic is certainly better than traditional.

Never trust a walrus dressed as a pineapple.

snowberry's avatar

Thanks @cookieman I’ll look into that. Good job!

As for a walrus dressed as a pineapple, Oh, absolutely I would trust one, with my life!

TJBM likes to fillet and release.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Ummm, sounds painful.

Never be afraid to tell the loud ass woman behind you at your kid’s choir concert to shut up.

ibstubro's avatar

No thanks. It only seems to escalate those loud women. All they need is an excuse and all hell breaks loose. But if you want to start it, I’ve got your back.

Have cocktail.

Coloma's avatar

Thank you I just did!

Kiss old people when you are sick to support population control lol

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

@ibstubro The wanker lives down the street from me and knew I meant it. It felt sooooooo good.

@Coloma stay away from my Mimi, you elder killer! :D

Even if you don’t like them, cats are people too, so be nice. It’s true, my cats and I have very meaningful conversations!

ibstubro's avatar

Cats love me. I love cats.

Never wear underwear with unintended holes in them.

mazingerz88's avatar

Thanks but no thanks, love my underwear’s unintended holes

Vote for Trump

Coloma's avatar

Hell no! Errr…No thanks.

Vote for Bernie.

mazingerz88's avatar

Sure thing!

Kiss one animal or two…

Coloma's avatar

Yes, thank you very much. I kiss cats, geese and horses daily, I don;t kiss the hens though. lol

Fish tacos?

mazingerz88's avatar

oooooo….love fish tacos….thanks for the reminder :)

Never sit on a sofa with a laptop, cellphone, watch TV and be near pillows on a Sunday….

Coloma's avatar

What’s a be pillow? lol

Care to toss back a few jello shots?

mazingerz88's avatar

[ Be near pillows I meant to say. To lure in @Symbeline to this game. lol ]

Coloma's avatar

Berserkaline!

ibstubro's avatar

No thanks to the Jello shots as I’m currently a non-drinking vegetarian.

Keep your nose to the grindstone.

Coloma's avatar

Thanks but no thanks, a little grinding is good enough.
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.

mazingerz88's avatar

And foot easy on the gas pedal!

Revisit all of the Harry Potter movies!

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