Yeah, we have all seen Ninjas. They wear loose fitting black clothing, can walk up walls and jump over fences, and kick people’s ass using a stick and a can of tuna. Ninjas are the master assassins of the net world, the movie screen, and Chuck Norris’ oft-photographed “Ninja room”. But what does it take to be a Ninja? Can an IRL challenged person become a Ninja in only 5 minutes a day?
Of course they can!
Using these tried and true methods, we can guarantee that if you survive the training, you will be able to wear the secret black uniform of a Ninja with pride. Using our patent-pending workout, the muscles you haven’t Googled in years spring to life with deadly force! Wow ( “surprise”, for World of Warcraft players) your friends, impress your date, and scare the hell out of your enemies with your new-found ability to punch through a wall, kick an apple off someone’s head, and backflip across an airport runway. Lets get started!
- Before beginning this or any other exercise program, consult your physician to make sure you are healthy enough to participate. Ha! Just kidding. No one actually does this.

- For many of these exercises, you will need a partner. A large stuffed animal (given back to you by an ex-girlfriend) works wonderfully. Do not use real life human beings, as the laughter can be a distraction. Time is of the essence: otherwise, you miss your FaceBook updates.
- Clothing should be loose and non-binding. You cannot high-kick wearing briefs, so boxers are a requirement. If you choose to go commando, then proceed at your own risk.
- For the first 45 seconds, deep breathing exercises and stretches. This will involve bending down and picking up your cell phone. You drop it 100 times a day anyhow, so we aren’t breaking any new ground just yet.
- Two minutes of high kicking: Hold the large ex-girlfriend-stuffed-animal, imagine it is her, and toss it in front of you. Kick the hell out of it. Repeat, while shouting her name. Satisfying, isn’t it!
- Get your breath, and stand at the side of the bed. Jump as hard as you can backwards, and kick your feet up at an imaginary target at eye level. Backwards is key here, otherwise, you will end up with a bleeding face and possibly a broken leg. For a change of pace, replace the bed with a futon, with or without a mattress.
- Ninja speed reflexes are legendary. For one minute and thirty seconds, drop a dollar bill out of your hand, and try to catch it before it hits the ground. To improve your reflexes, make it a $20 bill.
- For the last exercise, practice jumping over a moving vehicle. For beginners, a neighbor’s kid on a tricycle is considered to be a moving vehicle. Advanced jumpers can move on up to Big Wheels, sorority girls on bicycles, and pizza delivery drivers. Remember to add a few feet of clearance because of the leet pizza car signs that strap to the top of the car.
There. If you can find the time to practice these things every day, you will become eligible to wear the venerated black uniform of the Ninja. We own the NIGHT!
Tired of sitting at home leading raids on World of Warcraft or spam updating your Twitter? Is your BlackBerry your best friend? Have you looked at all of the “Hottie” pictures on FaceBook? Ready to venture out into the dating world, but you haven’t been on a date since Apple 2C? You need a few tips to get started, and luckily for you, we have them right here.
- If you are a girl, you can probably stop reading this now. It doesn’t actually matter from a guy’s standpoint what you look like or how you act. With proper lighting, you can be a 3-toed sloth eating a plate of entrails, and a guy will want to take you out. Congratulations!
Now that we have managed to stop the girls from reading our secrets (EWWWWW!!! ENTRAILS!!!!), we can get started.
- Using your mouse, click on Google, and type in INDIE BANDS. Copy and paste 10-12 sites to your MySpace or FaceBook page. If necessary, include cover art. Comments such as ” Hauntingly beautiful” and ” Wanton” add to your credibility. Under no circumstances actually listen to the music. It is Vogon Poetry. Truly.
- Now that the whole world knows what a sensitive and edgy guy you are, its time to dress like it. For whatever reason, girls care more about how a guy dresses than the actual guy does. Lose the work clothes, wear jeans. Polo shirts with no IBM logos. Shoes that match. Socks, ditto.
- Once you have managed to dress, take a look at the head. Hair (on head) should be neatly groomed. Hair (inside of nostrils) should be removed. Hair (on ears) ditto.
- Teeth should be white and clean. Do not use bleach to whiten teeth, as this does not mix well with Mountain Dew.
- Do a pit check. Repeat. Bad smells mean it is time for a shower. A bad smell is one that wrinkles your nose. If you gag a little, just wash longer. Soap is your friend.
- Once bathed and dressed, go out to the car, and clean it out. 1400 Starbucks cups in the passenger side of the car make a great environmental statement, but also make it impossible to take a date home.
- When picking up your date at her home, the doorbell does not function as a reload button. Repeated pressing will not make her load faster. Once is fine, twice is pushing the limit, three times means she is not coming down. Ever.
- When she finally opens the door, tell her she looks nice. Do not tell her to bump you some fresh pics.
- Always open the door for the woman. That way, you can show off your superior motor skills and strength.
- When dining out, only Tweet when she is in the bathroom or otherwise occupied. For more of a challenge, learn to speak in 140 characters or less in IRL conversations.
- Make small talk. Do not tell her about your raid on WoW, as that is none of her business. If necessary, check the weather report on your BlackBerry before beginning the discussion.
- Turn off your cell phone ringtones before ordering dinner. Nothing says “GEEKSQUAD” like Akon coming from your cellphone in a French Restaurant. Plus, the vibrate kinda tickles.
- Wine should be ordered as quickly as possible. If you are at Burger King, this presents a challenge. Come prepared with a Franzia Box, the one with the little dispenser at the bottom. Place unobtrusively on the table and fill your cups, her cup first.
- When eating, use silverware. Finger food makes your BlackBerry all gooky and greasy.
- After the meal, use your card to pay the bill. Paypal is not usually accepted at restaurants, and cash is for people with dial-up.
- After eating, you might end up at a movie. Act surprised at the ending, although you already downloaded a pirate version the day before it came out.
- If you must, take a walk in a romantic place. Best Buy is not considered a romantic place, but since Circuit City closed, your options are limited. Best to let her choose.
- When you take her home, try and remember the directions back to her house without using GPS. She will think this is special and romantic. Google “Romantic” when you get home, not while you are driving.
- At the door, it is considered polite to kiss your date goodnight. If she invites you inside, it is considered polite to accept. If she slams the door in your face, and you stay outside all night long trying to peek in her windows, it is considered stalking.
Good luck, and happy dating! And if this doesn’t work for you, consider eHarmony, where you can find someone exactly like yourself for only $59.99 a month!
It is a dark and stormy night. As you and your date leave the latest Julia Roberts movie via the back exit, you are suddenly attacked by 12 Ninjas! What do you do?
Well, if you are the woman in this adventure, run away. Make sure you fall and break a heel, or twist your leg, or something theatrical. Lose your voice and be unable to call for help. Take a wrong turn, and end up captured, tied up, and tossed in the back of a van. Make sure to keep your purse and drop your cell phone. Plead frequently for your life, twist your wrists against the ropes that bind you, and generally make a nuisance of yourself. Don’t show any fear, because nothing is actually going to happen to you anyhow. You are not to be seen again until there is only 5 minutes left in the movie. Your part was easy.
Now, for the guy. You are all alone with a dozen Ninjas. Your date has ran off and tripped or whatever and been captured, etc. Put that out of your mind. Take a few deep breaths while they are circling around you brandishing their Ninja weapons.
- First of all, stand with your back to a wall. From a fighting standpoint, this makes little sense, as you are cutting off any hope of escape. But in order for the Ninjas to do those kick-ass wall walks, they have to be near a wall.
Congratulations!