I need hints for inappropriate behavior.

[ZombieNixon]

My screenwriting professor today dispensed a project to us which is rather...unusual. Each one of us must do something socially inappropriate in public over the course of the next week, record people's reactions and write a story based on our experiences. The action must not be so bad as to get us in trouble, but enough to provoke a reaction from the public. What should I do?

[XemaSab]

1. You've asked the right people

Xema "socially inappropriate" Sab here. :D

Yesterday I was at the grocery store and I saw someone TOTALLY picking his nose.

I fled in terror.

I think that one might be golden.

[nickgutierrez]

47. Ooh! Do that, and stare at someone while you do it.

That's a sure winner.

[Gormy Cuss]

49. Ooh, yes pick your nose.

And pretend to flick the boogers.
That will get a reaction worthy of the assignment.

[uppityperson]

77. Or blatantly eat them. nt

[xmas74]

2. Farting in public is always a winner.

Nothing awful but it will definitely get a reaction from everyone around you.

[Reverend_Smitty]

3. you can never go wrong with flatulence IMHO

;)

[ZombieNixon]

6. I can't fart on cue.

:shrug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

7. Just whenever you feel like it do it!

[Reverend_Smitty]

10. Or eat A LOT of chili

:evilgrin:

[grok]

11. no, but you CAN simulate it.

just go to a magic/gag shop and you will find what you need. Hide a whoopie cushion in your coat pocket and squeeze when appropriate.

Easy and you won't be doing anything that will get you in trouble. it's just a sound. nothing else.

Grok

[PassingFair]

51. There are electronic "fart" machines available.

I am a very proper lady, but even I find them irresistibly funny and cannot find it in my heart to disparage either the machines nor the users, who find them overwhelmingly funny.

[Roon]

12. Put a whoopie cushion under your armpit

or in a big side pocket.

[EstimatedProphet]

4. Here's a common one for those kinds of things:

Shop out of other people's carts

[cynatnite]

46. This is a winner in my book..

Love this one!

[FuzzySlippers]

5. Dress in women's clothing.

[Whoa_Nelly]

8. Tell a stranger LOUDLY to look at you

Then stick you tongue out and make a low gutteral sound

[Kali]

9. bookmarking this

gotta go out for a while - this may beat Redstones boonie town post! Socially inappropriate behavior hints from the lounge :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Of course it should be easy to find for DAYS at the top of the pile....

[malachibk]

13. If you're a woman...

Stuff your shirt with a pillow so you look pregnant then smoke and drink all day, everywhere.

[NashVegas]

17. And Have a Glass of Wine While You're At It!

People love that!

[Catfight]

27. I always wanted to do that....it'd be hysterical. nt

[ContraBass Black]

39. .

[Mikimouse]

14. This is right out of the sociology textbooks...

under Harold Garfinkel. Try walking up the stairs, against the flow of students while people are passing from one class to the next. Look for gestures, facial expressions, and especially look for those who would not let you pass through the crowd.

[driver8]

45. On that note, get on an elevator and face the back. I read that

in a sociology text book somewhere.

[huskerlaw]

15. I ride the subway...

the following behaviors typically get reactions:

1. Sing a song. Loudly. Without headphones. Dance, then, when you really get into it, start beating the wall like a drum.

2. Talk to complete strangers like you've known them your whole life. Act insulted when they don't respond.

3. Ride public transportation. At every stop, act like you're going to get off. Stick your head out the door and look around. Turn around and sit back down without any change in facial expression.

4. Carry on an animated one-sided conversation with yourself. Like you're talking on a cell phone, but without the phone.

[Telly Savalas]

38. Around here those things are seen frequently enough on the subway

that they probably would not get a reaction.

[struggle4progress]

41. Singing is good. I used to get good results with "Sodomy" (from "Hair")

[uppityperson]

16. Talk really loudly on a cell phone while pacing (can be fake)

Stand on a corner and point up in the sky saying "wow! do you see that? No, that right there." and continue to point, works best if you have a friend with you.

Get in an argument with a friend at a coffee shop/restaurant (can be faked)

Drop sometime out of your pocket in the grocery store and say something "oh no, I am SOOOOO embarrassed". underwear would work.

Get in an elevator full of people. Smile and look someone in the eyes. You can add some conversation if you like, or even "I have on warm socks. Do you?" works. Or just stand and stare at people in the elevator, making eye contact if you can.

Please report back with what you did and how it went and have fun.

[stlsaxman]

20. hahah yeah- get in an elevator and don't hit a floor button, if someone

gets on and asks which floor you want say "Oh, that's okay, I'm just gonna take a ride..."

[wovenpaint]

29. Watch the elevators!

I was told of this by professor who gave similiar assignment.
Person entered an elevator and faced the occupants rather than the door,just stood there looking pleasantly at the people.
Rode up and down more than once and was ultimately greeted by security-not recommended.....
How about walking around in PJs for the day-or a vintage leisure suit??

[stlsaxman]

33. good point- not too smart- but it would be funny.

[TheBaldyMan]

18. Have you had your breasts weighed ? n/t

[ZombieNixon]

19. What breasts?

I'm a dude.

[TheBaldyMan]

24. you haven't heard the one about the ...

guy that goes up to a girl and says, "Have you had your breasts weighed?".
She says, "No", so he grabs her jugs and goes "Weyyyy!"

[ZombieNixon]

25. Ahh...I see.

:rofl:

[Orangepeel]

21. what kind of story do you want to write?

funny, poignant? Do you want your character to be a clueless jerk, a nice guy in a funny situation, somebody who can't help acting inappropriately?

I'd figure out what I want to write and then think of an action that is consistent. But, then again, I'm not a writer, so what do I know?

[DS1]

22. Move to another campus, grab all the hot ass you can

sooner or later, you'll get a bite.

Move back to your campus. Report.

/ :sarcasm:

[johnnie]

23. Blatantly litter

Then clean it up after you record the reactions.

[Catfight]

26. Pick your nose and eat it. nt

[Catfight]

28. Start making out with a tree or some inanimate object. nt

[Deja Q]

36. And remember safe forestry... water lubricants prevent forest fires.

:spray:

[NuttyFluffers]

59. you don't know how often that happens at clubs...

particularly those with young kids exploring their 'forbidden side.' all those poor molested pillars...

[djeseru]

30. Order something simple...

...coffee, ice cream, etc. in the calmest, most polite voice...then scream "NOW GODDAMMIT! NOW!!!" Then, in your calm voice, ask where the restrooms are at.

[uppityperson]

31. set up a campsite in an inappropriate location

In a parking lot, next to or on the sidewalk in a business area, inside a business, in a park where it is obvious no camping is allowed, etc. It might be best to clear this with whatever business you chose.

[Rabrrrrrr]

32. Do something totally awful, like wear brown socks with a black suit

or vote republican.

[Catfight]

34. This is fun.....I can think of a lot of things. Smoke tobacco out of a

bong. Wear mickey mouse ears all day in a business suit. Tape a long strand of toilet paper to your shoe. Walk around with the seat of your pants torn out like you don't know, wear a business suit and have the seat of your pants showing white undies underneath. Take a bite of food at a restaurant and just spit it out really far and yell...YUCK! Chomp gum. Adjust yourself if you're a guy all day or scratch yourself. If you're a chick, play with your boobs or scratch yourself as well.

[NuttyFluffers]

61. careful, tobacco bong hits go straight to the head. get very sick.

it is very easy to OD on nicotine with a bong, and that's one OD that's a whole bucket of 'no fun.' dizzy, sick, and no hope of passing out or blacking out as with alcohol. and even if you close your eyes the room still spins. no sir, i don't like it. tobacco makes a great kickstarter for marijuana, but a bit too much and your on your ass, puking.

just a word to the wise is all...
:smoke:

[Deja Q]

35. Do this in public:

:puffpiece:

:evilgrin:

[Beausoir]

37. Clip your fingernails at a lunch counter.

[Catfight]

67. That's an excellent one! nt

[struggle4progress]

40. Talk to inanimate objects. Pull around a toddler's pull-toy.

Paint your toenails while riding the bus.

[DawgHouse]

42. Go through the express lane at the grocery store

during a very busy time of day with too many items.

[AlienGirl]

43. Carry a teddy bear

Go about your routine as usual, but carry a teddy bear that shows obvious signs of wear. People will speak slowly and clearly to you.

Tucker

[driver8]

44. Sit at a lunch counter, pick your nose and wipe it under the counter.

That should get a response ot two.

[samplegirl]

48. stand on a street corner

with a homeless sign

[KitchenWitch]

50. Walk through a shopping mall asking people if they have seen

your spaceship.

[NuttyFluffers]

63. i'd just obey your avatar and do the badger dance.

'badgers, badgers, badgers, badgers.... mushroom, MUSHROOM!...'

actually, i'd be surprised if there weren't any people who *didn't* get what you were doing, let alone a few to participate with you.

[KitchenWitch]

79. That would be fun!

get a whole group of people out in public doing the badger dance!

:rofl:

[philosophie_en_rose]

52. Randomly Dance.

Are you waiting in the checkout line? Why not do a little dance or sing a song? You might get some funny reactions.

:)

Picking your nose is a good one, because everyone knows it's gross but might not want to say anything. Or maybe walk around with a huge piece of food on your tooth.

I also like the shopping out of someone's cart idea, but people might be really offended that you touched their produce or something. Or run into you with a cart.

[serryjw]

53. Find a cluster of gals

and go up to the best looking and lay on a LONGGGGGGGGGGGG kiss!

[SofaKingLiberal]

54. Buy a SUV and put a yellow ribbon on the back.

Bring a boom box into the library.

Bring a bagged lunch into a McDonalds, sit down and eat without ordering anything.

Go to the movie theater wearing nothing but a speedo and flippers.

Wear a nice business suit and stand on the corner with that reads "Homeless, spare change please."

Go to a supermarket, find a sample tray and bring at around the store with you as you shop, offering other customers bites.

Go to the mall and continually run up the down escalator nd down the up escalator.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

55. Go grocery shopping at ten after five when everyone who works

is rushing home and trying to grab something for dinner. Then leave your shopping cart criss cross in the aisle and stand at the end of it looking at some item...in other words, totally block the aisle. And then when someone trying to get through says, "excuse me", ignore them and keep staring at the items on the shelf.

Not that this kind of thing irritates ME. :grr: :banghead: :nuke:

[ZombieNixon]

56. Kick for more!

:kick:

Corrupt me (more), Lounge!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

57. I'm still thinking of something but...

can you please report back to us with what you do and what the reactions are?

[ZombieNixon]

58. I sure will, but it won't be for a couple of weeks.

I have to meet with my group next Thursday, decide on a course of action. We have to go do it, then get back together and do the write-up, but I will be sure to post about what happens.

[NMMNG]

60. Go into very busy public place. Sit slouched in a chair and proceed to

scratch your balls. Repeatedly. Dig in there really good like you have crabs or something. You might want to wear sunglasses so you can be subtle about watching your onlookers.

:rofl:

[JVS]

62. Greet people in the elevator

[bridgit]

64. set up a bona fide tutorial wherein you instruct the proper...

technique for the folding of a 4th of july bbq/picnic table napkins while explaining the beauteous red white & blue colors, explain as well the history of the 4th of july; the importance even to many around the world = freedom & liberty and such, the fireworks, you know the yada-yada stuff...and then piss on the napkin.

[Spider Jerusalem]

65. Go into a coffee shop.

Take a newspaper with you. Sit at the counter. Place an order, and snap your fingers and say "hurry it up" five seconds later in a peremptory tone. Then proceed to read your newspaper. Aloud. Slowly. Affect the manner of a quasi-illiterate. You should also do things like stick your hand down the front of your trousers for a quick scratch, and blow your nose and carefully and lingeringly examine the tissue or handkerchief while saying something like "oh, wow. That just doesn't look good", then turn to the nearest person and ask THEM to take a look and see if they think you need to see a doctor.

[NuttyFluffers]

66. read porno in public, and leer and ogle passerbys...

a few lip smackings, silent kisses, and blatant undressings with the eyes should do it. oh, and for a bit o' gender bending fun, since your a guy, read playboy or hustler and only gesticulate towards men, preferrably hetero men out with their female lover. also, if you can, eat some vanilla ice cream while cruisin' your porno. work the tongue, especially, and gasp a little when a bit of the melted vanilla drips onto your shirt or lap. turn to someone, and in your best sultry voice, say, "heh, oops, i usually swallow." you'll be surprised how many men start crossing their legs and do a little cough -- a sudden tightness, i guess...

the trick with this project is remembering where their nose begins and your rights end. lots of people can get really pissy if you get too close, or gesture anything that could be misconstrued as assault. that's why dancing in public, or flatulence, or picking your nose are relatively safe actions.

wanna know something really interesting? people utterly freak out when you say you wanna pick *their* nose and start to reach for their nose with your finger. you should see their eyes! even big grown men immediately cover their nose and start ducking and dodging and weaving just to get away from your probing digit! it's hilarious! it's a great way to misdirect a potential fight -- people just tend to want to run away from someone who wants to probe their nose indiscriminantly. must be a fight or flight response...

if you need anymore ideas, i'd be glad to help. any particular direction you want for this story?

[adriennui]

68. personal hygiene products, etc.

load up your shopping cart with feminine hygiene products, condoms, vaginal cremes,baby formula, and adult diapers.

go to checkout line and after checking everything out say "you forgot your wallet".

[Ouabache]

78. throw about 10 cans of hot chili in that cart too & preparation H

eom

[datasuspect]

69. kinda public

get really drunk and knock on your neighbors doors and ask them if they know where to score some crack.

[eyesroll]

70. Answer the phone in a store.

Sit down and sing protest songs in the aisle of an appliance store. (My friends and I did that once, in high school, when nobody would come and help us with the radio one of us wanted to buy.)

[Fleshdancer]

71. 50 items in the express line at the grocery store. and pay with a check.

just don't do it at MY grocery store. ;)

[ZombieNixon]

72. Kick.

:kick: More, people, more!

[meegbear]

73. Get yer cellphone ...

go onto a crowded bus and have it ring. Talk loudly and tell the person on the other end you just got out of the doctor's and describe in detail your colonostomy.

[Midlodemocrat]

74. If you are in a mall, turn around and yell at the person behind you

"If you don't stop following me, I will call security".


I do that to my daughter and her friends all the time.

[ZombieNixon]

75. BWAHAHA!!!

:D

[Kali]

76. my friend Dave used to do in the mall...

you open a door towards you and kick it with your foot (subtle - its just to make the crack of your face sound) at the same time flick your head back and grab your face and scream as if in intense agony...drop to the goround and roll if needed. Meanwhile your companions laugh hysterically and don't do anything to help...

[AtomicKitten]

80. Farting in an elevator.

Push all the buttons inside an elevator.
Spitting in a drinking fountain.

[Cathyclysmic]

81. I found this website yesterday

http://www.elevatorrules.com/

[TallahasseeGrannie]

82. Sit in a fast food restaurant

with a tamborine and shake it.

[Atmashine]

83. Just smile.

I always freak people out when I have this big goofy grin for no apparent reason. You'll get a lot of different reactions too. Some will smile back, some will try to drive you over...it's awesome. Just smile.

Why some think it's inappropriate or get offended is beyond me.