Let's just face it, not everyone can agree on everything all the time.
Some people can consistently operate multiple remotes adjusting audio and video input settings based on the configuration of the input peripherals with the display and audio output devices... and some people need a one button controls all setup. Some people like to watch Pirates of the Caribbean in 1080p with the 5.1 Dolby digital blasting and bass rattling the doors and windows... and some people like to watch The Proposal in 4:3 with the receiver set to 2 channel stereo. Some people like to watch great shows like Spartacus, Futurama, and The Venture Bros. and some people like to watch shows about greasy cake decorators, surgically altered single moms who exploit their children for a shot at pseudo stardom, and the tragic misadventures of cognitively impaired former playmates (two birds... BOOM).
Whatever the differences may be I do believe I may have found the perfect solution: His and Hers Living Rooms. While it works fantastically once in place, it is not an easy arrangement to make. There are 3 steps required; the initial ground work to initiate desire for the transition, the subtle construction/arrangement of a second living room, and lastly by the relocation of your significant other to her new quarters. I will walk you through each of them after the jump.
Step 1, Discomfort.

(Note: If you have a universal remote or command center type remote, destroy it.)
Step 2, Construction.
Now that she is uncomfortable you need to quietly and discreetly begin making a more friendly and inviting environment that will lure her in like the song of a siren. Begin with the TV, if you don't have one at your disposal, buy a new bigger and better one than you currently have. Replace you current on with the new one, it being new and unfamiliar with continue the causes outlined in step 1, plus your room will get a fancy new TV. Set up the old familiar TV in the new space you have designated, set it up in a familiar fashion to what she was used to, make sure the remotes are baby simple to use, make sure there is comfortable seating and plenty of cup holders (chicks dig cup holders). Hopefully she will come ask you what you are doing while you are setting up, tell her you are just re-purposing the old TV and then quickly put in her favorite movie to "test the settings". She will udoubtly sit down in a comfy spot and watch the entire film. You should wander off to the other room and get in a few games of Battlefield Bad Company 2 while this happens. (Note: If you do not know her favorite film, just put on any thing with Sandra Bullock) Over the next few weeks slowly place more and more of her items from your living room into hers. At this point you will find she kind of wanders into it on her own and is starting to spend some time in there.
Step 3, Relocation.

This is my most favorite post. I was cracking up! Love it good work :)
ReplyDeleteI was teary eyed as I read this epic post. Since his birth, nearly three decades ago, I tried to expose him and his sibs to the multiple and varied comedic genres that were available to us all. This wonderful post is proof that He was smelling what I was cooking. I am a proud Pop.
ReplyDeleteGod bless us everyone.