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zerodean

What life tips for idiots would you contribute to "The Idiots Guide to Life"?

Posted Sep 8, 2014, 10:17 PM UTC

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I_love_nookie•

The first step for getting yourself out of a hole is to quit digging.

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way_fairer•

Unless you operate a bulldozer for a living.

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I_love_nookie•

Good point - but it's advice for idiots. Hopefully there's not too many operating heavy machinery.

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HeMightBeJoking•

Have you ever worked construction?

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CaptShutIn•

Dig up, stupid

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driesdeproost•

You've probably dug a lot, because that's deep

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I_love_nookie•

I've seen the bottom of a few holes.

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TheMobHasSpoken•
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zombob•

We miss you, Gary Larson. Please come back.

4
gerryhanes•

If you're starting a new job and your name is Toblerone, just place a bar of Toblerone on your desk. That way, everyone will know your name is Toblerone

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relas•

Get a government job.

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Scrubie_Wahoooo•

If it looks, smells, feels, and tastes like dog poop, it's probably dog poop. Don't step in it.

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heavybonghits•

Somebody was watching cheech and chong today

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Scrubie_Wahoooo•

Nope. Just something based on a joke my dad told me.

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heavybonghits•

Well your dad likes stoner movies and skits then

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Verapamil123•

Save, save and save. Make sure you have an emergency fund that is at least your monthly salary x 6 months.

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604kevin•

Along the same lines, put it somewhere where it will work for you (acceptable risk mutual funds etc.)

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FiveLine•

Difference between:

  1. they're, their, and there

  2. you're and your

You're welcome.

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zerodeanOP•
  • Then, than and lose, loose.
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Archikus•

Care for your teeth

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black_flag_4ever•

Don't lick everything.

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weeniall•

Apart from OP's mom

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black_flag_4ever•

Sure about that?

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iswearimachef•

If you're going to a party, take flowers, wine, or fancy soaps. Or call your mom, she'll tell you what to bring.

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birdphilosopher•

Step 1: don't be an idiot.

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shit_crayy•

Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if they would, I do not do that thing.

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HahnShoo•

Seriously, get shoes with velcros.

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diegojones4•

Don't spend more than you have.

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badgering_me•

Be nice and say little.

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HeMightBeJoking•

When someone explains something new or difficult to you, say it back to them in a way that you understand and ask if it is correct.

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shilohdawg•

Step 2: When you have discovered the first step, you will know everything you need.

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SixQuidSquid•

Don't be a dick.

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alien2015•

Some mistakes are permanent.

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7Finger•

Correctly placed apostrophes.

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[deleted]•

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black_flag_4ever•

Do NOT put salt in your eye.

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SovietMario•

Also dont snort salt, grade school can be a bitch sometimes

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