DON'T FALL ASLEEP
If you fell asleep you were subjected to what we called "THE TURKEY BASTER".
It took some time to evolve this punishment. We started off just jamming a bottle of Tabasco sauce in the sleepers mouth and administering the dose that way. Sometimes a spoon was used. Both methods were messy and not very efficient if the sleepers mouth was closed. Although one night a near fatal dose of cherry cod liver oil was given to Dale with a simple gravy spoon.
I don't remember who's idea it was but the turkey baster was simple genius. The large reservoir could hold an extra large dose and the needle tip could be jammed into the sleepers mouth with minimal damage to the teeth. The first victim was our friend Dean. He didn't come over to often and did not know about our rule. Needless to say Dean fell asleep. We quickly ran to the kitchen and got the dose ready.
Soy sauce - Tabasco - Vinegar - and a pinch of salt.
The turkey baster was filled and ready for action. The victim was approached with caution as to not wake up. The baster was quickly inserted halfway down Dean's throat and squeezed.
Then " THE RUDE AWAKENING" - a slap across the face. Dean awoke immediately confused, coughing and choking,mouth burning, stomach churning. He ran to the bathroom and threw up. Mission accomplished.
Surprisingly Dean never came over again to watch movies.
I myself was a victim only once with a dose of Tabasco. Once on a trip again to Grand forks the three of us all stayed awake for 3 days for fear of the"turkey baster"(which was brought along) or "the rude awakening".
By the third day we were delirious. I remember watching a four hour special about beavers at 3:00 in the morning laughing our heads off. I laughed so hard I threw up my prized mushroom and Swiss burger from Hardees. Meanwhile Dale and Hugh were making gaging and throw-up sounds making me laugh even harder. Those were the days.
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