Panic Button Surfing: Lesson 3 - Advanced Techniques
Lesson 3: "The art of Faux-Panic
Faking a panic response to garner sympathy from coworkers, friends, and family is an essential skill for any Panic Button Surfer.
Key takeaways:
- Develop a well-timed, well-rehearsed "I'm having an existential crisis" monologue
- Master the art of dramatically clutching your heart
- Learn to convincingly whisper "Is this the end of the world?!" in a crowded room
Exercises:
Practice your monologue in front of a mirror, then in front of a live studio audience
Develop a "Panic Button Surfer's Guide to Dramatic Hand Gesturing" by observing YouTube videos of over-the-top performance artists
Host a mock "Panic Button Support Group" for your friends and family, using your new skills to elicit sympathy and understanding
Proceed to Lesson 4: "The Art of Faking a Spill" for advanced Panic Button Surfers