Techniques for Mastering the Magic Eight Ball

Technique 5: The Ancient Art of Questionable Predictions

The Magic Eight Ball is a tool for the truly enlightened, but even the most skilled practitioners can fall prey to the perils of uncertainty. In this chapter, we'll delve into the art of making predictions that are, shall we say, less than reliable.

Step 1: Shake it like you mean it (but not too hard)

One must learn to harness the power of chance, but not too much, or you risk summoning the dreaded "I'm sorry to hear that..." response.

Step 2: Ask the question with a healthy dose of skepticism

Don't be afraid to ask the Magic Eight Ball for its opinion, but also, don't take it too seriously. After all, it's just a ball.

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