Survival Hacks: 4 Techniques for the Desperate

Technique 4: The Art of Distracting the Hostage Taker

When faced with a hostage situation, remember: a good distraction can be the difference between life and death. Or, you know, between a good night's sleep and a good night's screaming.

Here's how to do it:

1. Yell loudly at a nearby inanimate object. The more ridiculous, the better.
2. Use a siren or a whistle to create a cacophony of confusion.
3. Perform an impromptu dance routine in front of your captor. Bonus points if you can bust out some smooth moves.
4. Claim to have a hostage of your own, and that you're only negotiating for its release.

These techniques are not foolproof, but they've worked for _goals_3">Technique 3: The Art of Faking a Spill in the past. Don't ask how it went for him.

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Or, you know, just run away. That's always an option, too.