Shop Class: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

Upon entering the Danger Shop, the students will find that it has been turned into a movie theater, complete with comfy seating, popcorn and soda.

"Good Morning class. As some of you may have noticed, I was out of town last Wednesday doing some work for my former employer. Somehow that... uh... "work" was taped using pirate radio technology and mistakenly broadcast during a major sporting event over the weekend. Despite the breach in security, I thought you might like to see how one one can escape a dangerous situation by using the most commonplace items."

Mac then shows the work safe footage to the class.

When it's done, Mac turns to the class and gives each student a Mastercard.

"Each card has only $20.00 on it. Your assignment today is to go to town and purchase five items for your own personal survival kit. I then want you to tell me how each item can be used to escape a dangerous situation and why it would be priceless. Assume that you already have a Swiss Army Knife and duct tape. I'll give extra credit for those people who come up with ten items."

[[ETA: Shop Assignment can be handed in on Monday if you need more time or want to play this out.]]

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Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

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Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Before heading out to see what was available in town, Sam asked, "Would it be possible to get a copy of this footage? Maybe on DVD?"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[soldtoarmenians]

Xander aimed a gentle elbow at her. "Avi. More easily shar--- uh. Stored."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Ooh. Good to know." She looked expectantly at Mac. "So, is it?"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

"I'll make sure I'll get you a copy Carter," Mac replied. "What do you want it for?"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Yo Xander," John says, coming into class. "Could I buy a box of Twinkies off you?"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[soldtoarmenians]

Xander blinked. "Is this the box you were gonna give me for - uh, to make up for defiling them with tape, last class? Because really I could save you some dough there and just give myself the box in your name. I could even write a little note."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

Mac gives Sam a confused look. "Sure, if you really want it, I can give you a copy."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Great!" Sam smiled innocently at him. "I think it'll really help me to study your technique."

Re: Assignment: [2/8] (Survival Kit Results)

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam returned and began unpacking various bags:

Bottle of vodka (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomtownies/612004.html?thread=23883172#t23883172) to be used as antiseptic, accelerant, preservative, or beverage: $9.95
CDs (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomtownies/612249.html?thread=23871897#t23871897) to be used as shards or reflective surfaces: $0
Cotton muslin (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomtownies/613134.html?thread=23896846#t23896846) for fuses, clothing, ropes, fishing nets, and tons of other uses; glass canning jars for storage, use as lenses, for explosive holders; chocolate for eating blocking up acid leaks; waterproof matches for lighting fires; and cheap ballpoint pens for use in case of ruined radiator hoses or emergency tracheotomies: $10.05

Being able to take care of yourself: Priceless

Re: Assignment: [2/8] (Survival Kit Results)

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

"A+ as usual Carter," Mac said making a note in the grade book. "I'm not going to ask where a girl your age got a bottle of vodka though."

Re: Assignment: [2/8] (Survival Kit Results)

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Probably best."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[ex-izziebell894.livejournal.com]

After much shopping and indecision, Izzie returns to the classroom and lays out her purchases:

1. Pack of gum: .99 (For various adhesive and sealing purposes.)

2. Pack of Mentos: 1.09 (For use with Diet Coke, see explanation below.)

3. 20 oz bottle of Diet Coke: 1.39 (When used with Mentos, makes for a nice small explosive.)

4. Various magazines: 3.45 (For kindling, or amusement purposes depending on the situation.)

5. Waterproof matches: 1.25 (To light fires with.)

6. Mini-first aid kit complete with bandages and antiseptic wipes: 5.00 (Just in case there is blood.)

7. Ball of twine: 1.50 (For various tying up purposes.)

8. Ball of yarn: 1.50 (See below.)

9. Child's plastic crochet hook: 2.50 (When used with the ball of yarn it can be used to fashion various clothing needs when stuck in cold situations.)

10. Wax Halloween teeth: .99 (Just in case Izzie needs a disguise.)

Total: 19.66

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

"Looks good Izzie! The teeth are a nice touch"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[suzotchka.livejournal.com]

Ivanova watches the commercial footage with a raised eyebrow, starting to compile her survival kit. This shouldn't be too hard.

Much, much later in the day - she was moving kind of slowly - she returned with her items.

1. 591 mL bottle of Coke - quick energy, cleans up blood, when combined with Pop Rocks makes a nice distraction.
2. Ball of twine - for general binding purposes
3. Chewing gum (foil wrapped)
4. Hairspray - aerosol spray for explosions, propulsion, and navigating laser fields
5. Paper clips - lock-picking, conducting electricity
6. Rubber bands
7. Waterproof matches - always useful
8. Sewing kit - needle and thread for stitches or patching fabric
9. Pop Rocks. See #1.
10. Mastercard itself - for unlocking doors

Total: $18.75

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

"Good point about the mastercard, Ivanova!"

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[suzotchka.livejournal.com]

She smiles tiredly. "Thank you, sir."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[nadiathesaint]

Paper clips (bendable into multiple useful shapes), band aids (do I need to specify?), super glue (for quick fixes of anything, even human skin), mini-sewing kit (for more traditional, somewhat slower fixes), Bic lighter* (you never know when you'll need fire), Bic Roundstick pens* (useful for more things than I can specify), GORP (for quick bloodsugar fixes): from All and Sundries 11.32

1/2 roll of gaffer's tape (for all your anti-duct tape needs): from Empire Records and Bidet 6.00

8 oz of vodka (for molotov cocktails, for anesthetic, for antiseptic): from Caritas 2.50

Finding a free Leatherman tool and an alternative to the hated duct tape: priceless

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[nadiathesaint]

* - Bic products: guaranteed to never require refills. You'll lose them long before they run out of anything, even if you have them for years.

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

"Gaffer's Tape? Huh. That would be a good alternative. Nice thinking Nadia."

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[nadiathesaint]

Nadia's grin could have covered Manhattan.

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[death-n-binky.livejournal.com]

*DEATH nods, taking his Mastercard.*

Re: Assignment: [2/8] (Turned in on 2/13)

[soldtoarmenians]

Wooden tent pegs... because wood is more... authentic. Yeah. No, I keep forgetting this is Fandom and I don't have to fake it. Wooden tent pegs for killing vampires, after sharpening them with knife. Though honestly it's cheaper to buy the wood and make your own. $3.50 each; enough to actually put up a tent would cost 17 bucks, but for vampire-killing purposes you really only need one and a spare in case you're stupid enough to let go of it and it turns to dust along with your vamp. $7.00

Waterproof matches for starting a campfire in the rain or when your best friend accidentally dumps you and everything you own into a creek-bed while trying to take a picture of Bambi but it's ok because at least her digital camera didn't fall in... $2.45

Zippo lighter fluid, 4 oz. Also for campfires. Or throwing on vampires, followed by one of those handy matches. Er, lit, preferably, otherwise they'll just laugh at you as they eat you. $1.25

Cheap-ass compass for finding your way out of woods you've lived near all your life but were never being chased through by a bilechucking S'therackso demon before... $2.99

White 'Cheerleaders Rock' water bottle stolen from your now-ex girlfriend, but for the sake of the exercise we'll pretend I bought it - for the carrying of water, of various kinds. $2.59


Holy Water. Goes in the 'Cheerleaders Rock' bottle. Or a less embarrassing one of your chouce. 6.95 for a six-pack Dude. Seriously? That's so wrong. Though inventive. As long as you have a church nearby? Free.

Wrigley's Double-mint Gum, 1 pack, vending machine. For fresh breath in case you end up kissing a frog a Mountie a cheerleader a bug-woman who's subbing in your Bio class an Incan mummy who wants to suck your lfe-force out and not in the fun only wish anybody'd ever offered way people you should never have been kissing because dude, DEFECTIVE BOTTLE anybody, all those nifty radiator and wall-puttying tricks yadda yadda, and to keep your mouth occupied so you don't end up pissing off the monsters while you're running from them like I always do. $0.40

Hostess Twinkies, 1 box. For eating, emotional support, and gremlin-hunting. $3.28

Not getting eaten by vampires or other freaky monster type things: Rare Priceless.

Total: $19.96

Re: Assignment: [2/8] - Handed in [2/13]

[02maxwell.livejournal.com]

1 empty cookie tin - To use as a carrying case and also, with any designs shaved off, as a reflective signal in a pinch.

1 box of waterproof matches (http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=CL+M100): $0.50 - Yay waterproof!

1 emergency poncho (http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=CW+P100): $0.99 - For a number of things: in case of rain to protect your person OR any of your stuff, or as a shelter.

1 compass (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39151235&memberId=12500226): $1.99 - Getting out quick is the best way to survive.

instant Miso soup (http://www.asiachi.com/inmissoup.html): $3.49 - cheap and easy to make; just add water

1 pack of bandages (http://www.firstaidsuppliesonline.com/nav.pl?cat=NavBandage&prod=12234): $2.63 - Duo always needs bandages in any survival kit he's gonna use.

fishing wire (http://www.fishermansoutfitter.com/pc-692-45-wilstabrite-wire-leader.aspx): $7.49 - You never know what's going to need to be temporarily pastede on yaye tied together and reinforced with duct tape.

TOTAL: $17.09

Re: Assignment: [2/8]

[stykera]

Stark who really thought he'd already commented on this post... came back with a bag of items he thought would be useful.

Instant coffee - $2.30
Because having spent time in Fandom, Stark knows the importance of caffeine in any situation.

Bic Lighter - $0.59
Lighting a fire can't hurt, right?

Rubbing alcohol - $1.00
Sterilizing things or making fires...so many uses, so little time.

Sewing kit (scissors, needles, thread) - $2.05
Stitches!

Gauze roll - $2.29

Bottle of snapple tea - $1.09
Drinkable and reusable!

White t-shirt - $3.95
Ripped into bandages or used as an extra layer for warmth.

Shoelaces - $1.29

Beef jerky - $2.69
Food is good...and you never know when you'll be stuck with a sentient plant who happens to be carnivorous and needing meat rightfrellingnow.

Total - $17.25