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This is just to capitalize on a great idea that was the brainchild of Brian, who closed down a thread today by saying:
This should really go in the Don't Ever Do That thread.
I bet we all have a lot to contribute to a thread such as this. We can make the world a better place by sharing here.
eta: I tried to change the title, per lem's suggestion, but it was too long so I modified it. But you get the idea).
Don't ever: assume that your dogs will sleep through the night and not come downstairs to pee on the floor and poop in four different places.
Don't ever cook mac and cheese while wearing boxers and pour the boiling water out into a strainer that has a spout like handle. Bad Idea.
Maybe you can change the title of this thread to something like, "Ask yourself, 'Would an idiot do that? If he would, you should NOT do that thing: The Don't Ever Do That Thread".
That might be too long, though.
Don't mix original Rockstar energy drink with chocolate milk, and think it will be good.
Do not leave an unopened can of Dr. Pepper in your car for two weeks while it is parked in an outdoor parking garage, in Michigan, in December.
Don't sing a song, about wanting to do your fifteen year old girlfriend, in front of her Grandpa, Grandma, Step Grandma, Mom, Dad, Two Uncles, one step uncle, little brother and presumably Little sister and cousin as well.
Yes it was. Even though we saw it coming, it still made us laugh. A lot. I love that show.
When your boyfriend says something romantic like "I swear, sometimes when I miss you, I can hear your heart beating in my mind," never respond by saying, "Maybe you're schizophrenic."
Some 'don't ever' advice from a guy who did these things, once upon a time:
Don't ever tell that hot girl that you think that "Leif" is a stupid name, because it might be her brothers name.
Don't ever tie the key to the lockers at theme parks around the string on your shorts because you might end up in an embarrasing situation.
Don't ever spend the majority of the cash you get from your wedding on groceries and rent in the first few months of your marriage, because you don't have a job to pay for those things. Ah, youth.
Don't ever light candles in your parents house during a high school party.
Don't ever say "I'll never do" something, because you inevitably will.
Don't ever say "I'll never do" something, because you inevitably will.
I'll never have sex with Zooey Deschanel.
Don't ever reply to the question "What do you think about XXX band?" with "OMG THEY SUCK" when the guy standing next to the person who asked the question is the guitarist in said band.