Parent Payback...

It has been a while since I last discoursed on the fine art of bugging, hasn’t it? Well… I’m back with more… and guess who our poor unsuspecting victims are this time….

They are the ones who have annoyed and angered each of us the most… they are the ones who we have always played pranks on since we were kids… they are the ones who have time and again cut our allowances and put us under curfew….

Yep this time we are going to annoy our beloved parents to an inch of exploding. Yeah mom and dad… its payback time!

Most of these are for people my approximate age group… so don’t try this if you are still in junior or middle school… your bums may still get blistered.

15. When they speak, look intently at them as if you are listening. Nod sagely, like you've heard and understood… then when they are done, don't move, wait until you are asked what was said. Now… look blank and say "Huh?"

14. Put your earphones in, turn your iPod up and sit on the couch next to them while they are watching TV… and sing loudly, out of tune.

13. When you return home, take your shoes off and drop them in the middle of the Family Room floor. Leave them there overnight. In the morning, 3 minutes before having to the leave, scream and ask if anyone has seen them….

12. Make a joke out of everything… even if it isn't a joking matter. When they ask you to be serious… joke about that too.

11. Bring your date home. It’s a simple… to the point… amusing technique and has immediate effect. Of course you better not be serious with him/her, because your parents’ reaction to this prank will just about end things between the two of you.

10. When they start playing their favorite music… complain loudly that it’s not letting you concentrate on your studies…. Five minutes later… play Death Metal… full volume.

9. If you are all headed somewhere in a car… ask “where are we going” every two minutes. It’s interesting to see who pops first….

8. Right after a long lecturing session is over… obviously directed at you… ask them if they have ever heard of mouth fresheners. I am guessing the new lecture will be about your “attitude problem”.

7. Return home from school or college and declare dreamily… “I have found my soul mate”. Now just plant yourself on your bed and watch them go wild….

6. Now, when the inevitable questions regarding him or her arise… calmly say “We met on an online dating site”. Lay back and continue to enjoy the fireworks….

5. Ask your parents if a friend can spend the night at your place. Once you get the green signal… request your mom to clean your room.

4. If you hear them say they’re in a rush… stuff tissue in their shoes, hide their specs, switch their clothes, mess up the kitchen and turn on everything in the car like the wiper, headlight, indicator AC and the radio….

3. Talk quietly and pretend not to hear them… it’ll be fun to see them shout just to get your attention. They’ll think you’re going deaf or losing your voice.

2. Constantly poke them everywhere when they are working. For best results try the midriff… especially if they happen to be ticklish.

1. Girls… announce that you are pregnant. Guys… announce that your girlfriend is pregnant. Surprisingly enough… in this scenario, the guy is going to get shouted at more… and as a result have more fun… oh well can’t account for the weirdness.

So the next time you have a score to settle, a bone to pick or a grudge to resolve with your parents… most likely owing to unmet demands… er requests and over bearing rules… try these out.

Even if you are plain bored and have no other likely prey to your malice in the vicinity, have a shot at these… guaranteed to make your evening worthwhile.

P.s. it would be a very good idea to stuff a pillow down your pants before you try them… just in case.