Comments on: How To Make Awkward Situations More Awkward, by Matt Shirley http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:17:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: M Shaffer http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3938 M Shaffer Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:24:41 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3938 I was actually laughing out loud at this one. I wish they would come up with an abbreviation for that term because it's a mother to type. I was actually laughing out loud at this one. I wish they would come up with an abbreviation for that term because it’s a mother to type.

]]> By: tank jones http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 tank jones Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:07:09 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3921 Well played. Well played.

]]> By: adelsig http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3914 adelsig Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:15:45 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3914 my favorite trick of all time involves riding in an elevator with a buddy. once people start getting on, you start talking to the other person about how terrible this disease is they just came down with. is it contagious? yes, very contagious. start talking about how they had to isolate you in the hospital and you were quarantined for about a week, but they really do THINK it's somewhat under control. and of course, follow up every day with the hospital is recommended. works great on a long elevator ride and especially well with a full one. the squirming is fantastic to watch. GREAT article, matt. my favorite trick of all time involves riding in an elevator with a buddy. once people start getting on, you start talking to the other person about how terrible this disease is they just came down with. is it contagious? yes, very contagious. start talking about how they had to isolate you in the hospital and you were quarantined for about a week, but they really do THINK it’s somewhat under control. and of course, follow up every day with the hospital is recommended.

works great on a long elevator ride and especially well with a full one. the squirming is fantastic to watch.

GREAT article, matt.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3911 Anonymous Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:43:47 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3911 Articles like this prove that you can shine. Remember Matt, always shoot for the moon because even when you miss, you'll still land among the stars!!!!!!! HAHA Lloyd Christmas---wise!!! Now, on the elevator, are you proposing that clap stomp and bark be said out loud, or are these just implied with the action? lylas Articles like this prove that you can shine. Remember Matt, always shoot for the moon because even when you miss, you’ll still land among the stars!!!!!!! HAHA Lloyd Christmas—wise!!! Now, on the elevator, are you proposing that clap stomp and bark be said out loud, or are these just implied with the action? lylas

]]> By: Daniel http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3905 Daniel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:56:41 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3905 The problem with your "row of urinals" is if he pulls a Phil from Groundhog's Day and flips your enthusiasm back at you. I mean, what if it's Larry Craig? The problem with your “row of urinals” is if he pulls a Phil from Groundhog’s Day and flips your enthusiasm back at you. I mean, what if it’s Larry Craig?

]]> By: sam mcnellis http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3900 sam mcnellis Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:19:37 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3900 Hey there's an idea. Give standup a try. Maybe you're funny in person. Hey there’s an idea. Give standup a try. Maybe you’re funny in person.

]]> By: Nate http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3895 Nate Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:54:33 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3895 You guys ever hear of Mike Birbiglia, the comedian? "Making awkward situations more awkward" is the basis of a bit he's been doing for a good 5 years, at least. Check it out. You guys ever hear of Mike Birbiglia, the comedian? “Making awkward situations more awkward” is the basis of a bit he’s been doing for a good 5 years, at least. Check it out.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.flipcollective.com/2010/02/26/how-to-make-awkward-situations-more-awkward-by-matt-shirley/comment-page-1/#comment-3894 Wayne Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:26:29 +0000 http://www.flipcollective.com/?p=763#comment-3894 Great article, highly entertaining. Great article, highly entertaining.

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