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Monday, March 11, 2013

Six Rules in Six Minutes (2.26.13), by Dael Norwitz

1) No words starting with B.
2) Moment of silence
3) Catapult
4) Song Title
5) Everyone has to wear different colored shirts
6) Someone can't be named

"Hey man, can we go to the Thrift Shop?" Jared asked his friend.
"You have heard that song way too much dude," Chris replied.
"Yeah, but I need a new red shirt.  This green one is so last year.  It can't hold a candle to your yellow shirt."
"This yellow shirt is pretty cool.  Sure, I guess you do need some new style, we can go."
So, the two friends hopped in the car and drove to "He of no name's" Thrift Shop.  As soon as they walked in, they were in for a surprise.  They were staring at a mint condition catapult.  They fell silent in awe of the majestic war machine.  
"Dude, we are so getting that."
"Yea man."
They looked around for an employee to ask for the price of the catapult, and they found one in a maroon shirt, the standard uniform of the store.
"How much for the 'pult?" they asked.
"$400," the employee replied.
The two friends looked at each other and without hesitating said, "We'll take it!"
As they were checking out, Jared had one last question, "Who is 'He of no name'?"
The employee looked at him funny, "I don't know."