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21 Classes We Wish We Could Force People to Take
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RE: 21 Classes We Wish We Could Force People to Take

(01-24-2013 09:27 PM)SoulRiser Wrote:  Force people to take a class that encourages them to be the biggest jerk on earth. Make this class as obnoxious and boring as possible.

Then, by reverse psychology, these people will strive to be the opposite.

Any ideas for this class?

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stupid article
01-29-2013 01:52 AM
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RE: 21 Classes We Wish We Could Force People to Take - Trekkie_Aspie - 01-29-2013 01:52 AM

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