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Okay gents,
Looking for some ideas, good or otherwise, about making a "Good Idea Fairy Catcher." Kind of like one of those dream catchers that you see here and there or even along the lines of a fly catcher strip.
What would attract a "Good Idea Fairy" into a trap?
Beer ...
Porn ...
Dip/chew/snuff ...
Privates (rank not genitalia) ...
If anyone has any thoughts, or even pictures of any "Good Idea Fairy" catchers already on the market, please post 'em up.
:D
Okay gents,
Looking for some ideas, good or otherwise, about making a "Good Idea Fairy Catcher." Kind of like one of those dream catchers that you see here and there or even along the lines of a fly catcher strip.
What would attract a "Good Idea Fairy" into a trap?
Beer ...
Porn ...
Dip/chew/snuff ...
Privates (rank not genitalia) ...
If anyone has any thoughts, or even pictures of any "Good Idea Fairy" catchers already on the market, please post 'em up.
:D
What about a giant can of silly string or shitter deodorizer with a custom made label for it that says something like:
"Good Idea Fairy Repellent"
With a picture of this with a red cross thru it:
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-50863389838911/the-good-idea-fairy-3.gif
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Or how about a disabled bear trap with a laminated sign that says:
http://www.trintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Beartrap.jpg
"Place poorly considered ideas here" on the trigger
NurseTim
07-31-2014, 16:58
Aren't butter bars the ultimate good idea fairies? Put a can of PBR in jaw trap and hang the trap up.
Good Idea Fairies love and cannot resist pending deadlines and then come out of the woodwork.
Peregrino
07-31-2014, 18:33
Good Idea Fairies love and cannot resist pending deadlines and then come out of the woodwork.
True. The only thing I've ever seen that could actually drive them away was a "real" CSM or a true "no bullshit" COL. They tend to view lesser ranks as inconvenient obstacles to be circumvented or suborned. Anything less than a stone cold, strike them dumb with a well chosen word, killer carnivore becomes a target. Politically Correct cud chewers are their favorite prey. They gather like flies on shit hoping their "Good Idea" will get them recognized and rewarded.
(1VB)compforce
07-31-2014, 19:08
Power point... No good idea fairy can resist a power point slide with a bar or pie graph on it.
Paragrouper
07-31-2014, 19:57
My Boss.
I think the good idea fairy is hiding in his pocket.
True. The only thing I've ever seen that could actually drive them away was a "real" CSM or a true "no bullshit" COL.
And we know how rare "real" CSMs and no bullshit COLs are, almost as rare as hen's teeth. :D
Peregrino
07-31-2014, 21:12
And we know how rare "real" CSMs and no bullshit COLs are, almost as rare as hen's teeth. :D
Hence the unchecked proliferation of "faeries" (of every stripe). :(
The Reaper
07-31-2014, 21:12
And we know how rare "real" CSMs and no bullshit COLs are, almost as rare as hen's teeth. :D
The system is designed to weed them out.
COL Moroney was one of the few who made it. Now that was a real, no BS Colonel. RIP, Boss.
TR
So - is this thread a 'good idea fairy' bit of flypaper? Looks that way to me.
Colonel Moroney rocked. RIP, Sir!
Richard
Aren't butter bars the ultimate good idea fairies? Put a can of PBR in jaw trap and hang the trap up.
butter bars DO NOT have the market corned by a long shot
In fact, they are some of the most logical thinkers if you look at how well the country (and military) have been doing over the last 5 years
The "Good Idea Fairy" is a mythical beast that can not really ever be captured. Now, the "oryacan bird" (SF Warrant Officers) are easily trapped by a cup of coffee and a half-dozen Krispy Kreams...... Chocalate iced seem to work the best. LOL
Has anyone here honestly say they have NEVER been visited by him at least once in your life.
Touche'
I have him on speed dial for all of those times that I run out of original ideas.
...in fact, at my current pay grade I am required by Army regulations to have his number in my phone at all times.
Streck-Fu
08-01-2014, 05:10
The most effective Good Idea Fairies visit when there is drinking involved. You know it is genuine when you wake up the next morning and still think it is a good idea.
DIYPatriot
08-01-2014, 08:00
The most effective Good Idea Fairies visit when there is drinking involved. You know it is genuine when you wake up the next morning and still think it is a good idea.
Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes.
"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That'll teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Hemingway