Make-up Session: A Fish-Slapping Tradition for All Members?

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The discussion centers around the experience of "fish-slapping" within the community, highlighting that some long-time members have never participated and feel excluded. There is a suggestion for a make-up session to ensure everyone can experience the fun. Ideas for automating the process, such as a merry-go-round device with fish, are proposed. Members share humorous anecdotes related to the activity, including mishaps and personal experiences, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of the tradition. The conversation reflects a desire for inclusivity and enjoyment among all members, reinforcing the community spirit.
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I haven't been here too long...but every time we have a fish-slapping there are members who say they've never been slapped. Some have been here for a long time. I sense some feel left out...so sad! I enjoyed my herring slaps so much I think everyone should experience it!

Shouldn't there be a make-up session?
 
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lisab said:
I haven't been here too long...but every time we have a fish-slapping there are members who say they've never been slapped. Some have been here for a long time. I sense some feel left out...so sad! I enjoyed my herring slaps so much I think everyone should experience it!

Shouldn't there be a make-up session?
We'll need a way of lining them up and automating the fish-slapping. I'm picturing a gear-driven merry-go-round-type device with halibut tied to each handhold.
*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*
 
I also escaped, but that's because Brewnog smuggled me in the back door. If I must do the make-up session, I opt for the Bow River trout.
 
DaveC426913 said:
*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*

Are you dislexic? That should be *fap*fap... :rolleyes:
 
Danger said:
Are you dislexic? That should be *fap*fap... :rolleyes:

He's holding the fish backwards. Do I need to do a training session? Geez!

But, excellent idea about the merry-go-gound! (or halibut-go-round.. or what have you...)
 
We have retroactively fish-slapped members. This seems to be less likely to cause a spontaneous disappearance. We once had someone that said he'd heard of the fish slapping and just joined for that reason!

Glad you enjoyed the fish-slapping lisab, I could tell from the beginning you were one of us! :approve:
 
Math Is Hard said:
He's holding the fish backwards.
I just spat all over my keyboard!
 
I thought this was going to be a thing for the PF sisters. Or then something that newly slapped members would require.
 
Evo said:
I just spat all over my keyboard!

Well, he has a way to go to get that ribbon, then. If it doesn't come out of your nose, it doesn't count. :wink:
 
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Danger said:
Well, he has a way to go to get that ribbon, then. If it doesn't come out of your nose, it doesn't count. :wink:
The worst thing I've had come out of my nose was cheese. Do not sneeze while you are swallowing a cheese sandwich.
 
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No worries on that count; I don't eat cheeze sandwiches.
My best (and this used to be a sport in my old SF club) was catching a guy just right so that he passed a noodle out his nose whilst supping upon his chicken noodle soup.
I also once got an unexpected response from a waitress for a comment that had absolutely nothing to do with either chickens or noodles.
 
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