How to Be Awesome: Period 1, Week 6

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

As students entered the Danger Shop, they would find it set up in the fashion of a swanky casino on one side and the typical classroom with screen on the other. Barney was leaning against the podium, suited up and ready for class to begin.

Once students had arrived, Barney began his lecture. "Last week, Andrew was in charge of getting you nerds to figure out who is awesome and who is not. You all failed. For shame, people! This week, I thought we'd try something that any trained monkey could do: gamble!" Barney rubbed his hands together in anticipation, a sly grin on his face.

"Let me introduce you to the Barney Stinson Guide to Gambling," he said, flicking a switch to provide a pictoral version of his lesson on the screen.

BARNEY'S GUIDE TO GAMBLING
"It's not gambling when you know you're going to win, and if you play long enough, eventually you will win. That's a fact. Learned it from a friend who OWNS a casino.

"Here's my guide to successful gambling. I can't give away all my secrets, but I'll offer you a tip for each of the most popular casino games.

DRINKING
When the cocktail waitress delivers your drink, quickly order your next one.

POKER
Hold out for the wild card.

BLACKJACK
Always assume the dealer has blackjack, and double-down on everything.

ROULETTE
Find a table that's hit black five times in a row and bet on red. It's like flipping a coin: Heads five times in a row? What are the chances it's heads again on the next flip? Best bet in the casino.

SLOTS
Heh. Slots.

CRAPS
Observe the game for awhile, since it can be confusing. When you're ready, throw some chips around, clap, and shout, "Yo!" Somebody will throw chips right back at you.

XING HAI SHI BU XING
The girl in the red dress has the jelly bean.

DEALERS
Always seek out the hottest dealers. If you play your cards right, it's cheaper than an actual date and--bonus--since they wear nametags, you don't have to remember her name.

CASINO WAR
Always take the high ground, stay out of central Asia, and control the seas.

ATM
Easiest money in the house; that's why there's always a line. Bet on "checking account."

"Now I want each of you to gamble. Hopefully all of you can complete this activity successfully and win some fake money," Barney wished he were still in a real casino, playing for real money.

After the gambling activity was over, Barney got the student's attention again. "Pop quiz, people! I want you to summarize what you've learned so far in this course."

[ooc: GAH! I just got home!! I am here and ready to play!]

Comments

Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

*lazies and only makes one thread* Wait for each to ping in.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

Barney might be gambling, but he's willing to be interrupted should you feel the need to entertain me talk to him.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow raised her hand.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

"Yes not!Lilly?" Barney sighed, expecting a really random question.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Fifty-fifty," Willow said, smiling with the joy of being helpful.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

"Okay," Barney said, totally not following but not sure if he should care to.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Is the odds," Willow said, as though that would clear it up.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

"Right, the odds of you passing this class," Barney replied, getting it now.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"No, silly," Willow said, rolling her eyes. "The odds of heads coming up again."

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

"Please, as if odds matter in gambling," Barney said.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"What about evens?" Hey, she'd been dealing with knock knock jokes all week. Groan-worthy humor was her millieu.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

"HA!" Barney fake laughed. "No."

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"I bet they do in roulette," Willow said.

Re: Talk to Barney and the TA

[wannabe-pan.livejournal.com]

Andrew was there!