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What's the craziest thing you ever spent $40.00 on?

Guys..............

Right off the bat I have to be up front about one thing: I think the GSIC is bullshit. My reason is simple. The explanations for how it works read like a very bad sci-fi novel. No.....make that a very bad L. Ron Hubbard sci-fi novel. I'm exercising my own brand of judgement and that's how I see it. I'm willing to live with that decision.

However, I empathize with Mr. Hansen's own experiences, myself having been proved wrong regarding things audio and otherwise. Things I felt at first were outlandish or ridiculous. I'm grateful for those experiences, for having stepped outside of myself so to speak, and I harken back to those experiences when I find myself unsure or unwilling to try something that I'm totally ignorant about. Sushi comes to mind, as does a slice of sharp cheddar on a piece of fresh apple pie.

So why do I choose to dismiss the GSIC?

I harken back to other decisions I've made. Pleated acid washed jeans that cost $90.00 a pair, a razor that maintained 3 days stubble, the time I won $50.00 for drinking 5 Long Island Iced Tea's in 1 hour, my first wife.....etc.

You see, I went against my better judgement on those occasions too.

But I survived and I'm here to talk about it and to remind you all and, myself included, that we pick our battles. We pays our money and we takes our chances. We're each of us right on the nail sometimes, and we're also fools and wrong sometimes too. That goes for you DBT'ers as well.

Next time we're tempted to call the other guy a buffoon, let's think about our own occasional indiscretions before we hide behind the anonymity the internet and our usernames provide. Let's consider the possibility that the mark we're venting upon could be our own neighbor. What would it take for any one of us to call him a buffoon to his face? Would it take finding out he spent $40.00 on an Intelligent Chip, or would he have to do something really crazy like spend $40.00 on crack?

So......what's the craziest thing any of you ever spent 2 Jackson's on? Tell you what.....the winner, should he or she ever visit the Philadelphia area, can drink with me on the house. Hell, I'll buy 2 Intelligent Chips and we'll use them as coasters.

I'll bet you $50.00 they make the drinks taste better!

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