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Freddy Woo writes, "as a child we used to have a 'whoever cuts doesn't choose the slice' rule with cake. It worked brilliantly, but it's left me completely anal about dividing up food - my wife just takes the piss as I ritually compare all the slice sizes."

What codes and rituals does your family have?

(, Thu 20 Nov 2008, 18:05)
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Ritual de Famille
When driving, my Uncle would always take his hands off the steering wheel, put them in the air and scream every time we went over a cattle grid.

I almost soiled myself the first time he did it.
(, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 9:23, 8 replies)
Ha!
That's lovely. Must try it. It would have scared me too!
(, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 10:50, closed)
He also..
Used to shout 'BIODEGRADE' in a faux plummy accent whenever he threw an apple core or banana peel out of the car window.
(, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 11:12, closed)
*clicks furiously*
*Laughs*
*Ponders*
*Takes Notes*
(, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 14:14, closed)
Haha! That's ace!
Similarly, years ago my friend started a couple of traditions which I still do 16 years on, and which have spread exponentially among the people I have introduced them to...

When going over speedbumps we bounce up and down vigorously as if each bump is three feet high. This is most amusing if there is a car coming towards us.

And when going over humptyback bridges we throw our arms in the air as if on a rollercoaster. Sometimes we go "aaaah!" too.
(, Sat 22 Nov 2008, 0:45, closed)
'humptyback'
*loves*
(, Sat 22 Nov 2008, 1:03, closed)
i always slow down a little
going over level crossings

freaks the shit out of mrs spimf

oh and sometimes while driving i suddenly cover my eyes and scream...

I CANT SEE!!!!!!
(, Sat 22 Nov 2008, 1:02, closed)
Say something like
"I know this road so well I can drive it with my eyes closed."

And then close your left eye. Keep it closed until they either get the trick or grab the wheel.
(, Sun 23 Nov 2008, 15:48, closed)
GENIUS
*click*
(, Wed 26 Nov 2008, 9:51, closed)

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