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Sybil, Disobedient

Shibow goes to Trapeze School, 08/08/08

Forgive the groan-inducing title, but I had to find a way to work it in, if just to prove I have a sense of humor about the many, many MANY ways my name has been misused (Sybil Rights, Sybil Law, Simba, Nipple– yes, nipple).

Having given my current place of employment notice that I am leaving in order to pursue a Master’s degree in an unrelated field (the vagueness is intentional, and may or may not be explained at some point sometime perhaps), I realize that I will, for a few months at least, have quite a bit of time on my hands. Instead of doing something productive with myself, I’ve decided to essentially place my fate in the capable (right?) hands of you readers.

I was going to attempt to sell this as me trying to “find myself,” but honey, this ain’t Lifetime, and there are no mountains to be found in Da Hurst. Here’s the basic idea: you dare me to do something, and I do it. That’s it.

Well, that’s not it. There are some caveats, if only because I know that if there weren’t any conditions, some of my more insane acquaintances would have me whoring myself out to high-ranking political officials or licking subway cars (the latter is a genuine suggestion I received from my best friend. I really know how to pick ‘em).

The rules are as follows:

1. The dare cannot be illegal (i.e. whoring oneself out to a high-ranking official).

2. You cannot dare me to do something that will kill me. Well, I mean, you can. I just probably won’t go through with it.

3. I am cheap and poor. Plan accordingly.

Lastly, to make this fair– and to keep me from punking out– I’ve appointed Justin the dare judge, or Dare Judge (to make it official). All suggestions will go through him. God help us all.

To start daring, post your suggestion below, along with your name and any additional information you’d like to offer. Each week, beginning with the first week in June, I’ll take a Justin-sanctioned dare, run with it, and post my experiences for all to see and laugh at. So make ‘em legal, and make ‘em good kids!

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