Play · rank 5 of 5 · looking silly

The flash parade

Start a conga line, a cheer, or a singalong that 3 or more strangers join.

Free. Nothing to download. Always take no for an answer.

Why it works

Creating group fun from nothing is the opposite of monitoring yourself.

You start a cheer, a singalong, or a conga line, and at least three strangers join. You are the spark, not the boss.

Nobody joins. Keep it going for a few seconds, then laugh and stop. Trying to start fun is the rank 5 rep.

1
Before
Rate your nerves from 1 (panicking) to 10 (at ease), and guess how it will go.
2
Do it
Play the card. A no counts. A bail counts. Walking up to the moment is most of the rep.
3
After
Rate your nerves again and say what actually happened. The gap between the two numbers is the workout.

The Play suit · looking silly

Too big for tonight? Start at rank 4, Two truths, Broadway edition. This is the top of the suit.

1

Tourist mode on

Take an unapologetically enthusiastic tourist photo somewhere crowded. Jumping shot, peace signs, all of it.
2

Air band

One full chorus of flawless air guitar or air fiddle. Full commitment.
3

Line dance wildcard

Join a line dance you don't know. Make the mistakes bigger and keep smiling.
4

Two truths, Broadway edition

Sell an absurd, harmless bit for 60 seconds ("I'm the state cornhole champion"), then reveal it and laugh together.
5

The flash parade

Start a conga line, a cheer, or a singalong that 3 or more strangers join.

The worst case is a stranger saying no, and you'll live.