The great game of Paper Football

Paper football is a game played by two people with a piece of paper tightly folded into a triangle. Players sit opposite one another at a table or desk and one player begins the game by placing the "football" at their edge of the table/desk. That player kicks-off by flicking the football into the air so the football lands as close to their opponent's edge of the table as possible. Players alternate turns pushing the football in an attempt to get the football to hang off the edge of their opponent's end without falling off. If successful, 6 points are awarded to the scoring player and they get a chance to kick an extra point. Their opponent makes the goal posts by touching their index finger tips and extending their thumbs in the upward direction. To kick an extra point, the scoring player holds the football between their finger and the table and attempts to flick the football through the goal posts. If successful, 1 extra point is awarded. If the kick is missed, no point is awarded. The kicking player then restarts the game by kicking off. If a player knocks the football off the table, the opponent restarts the game by kicking off. Every third time a player knocks the football off the table, the other player gets a chance to kick a field goal. Kicking a field goal is exactly the same as kicking an extra point as described above, but the player is awarded 3 points for a successful attempt. The game can continue until a time limit is reached or a certain score is eclipsed. Most points wins.

How to make a paper football:
Nearly any size paper football can be used, but some will play better than others. The size of the football should be somewhat dependent on the size of the playing surface. Bigger footballs for bigger fields is a pretty good general rule. The football I am about to describe is best used on school-sized desks and kitchen tables under 4 feet in length. Here we go...

Starting with a standard size sheet of paper (8.5x11) , fold the paper long-ways so that you will be able to get 5 creases length-wise with 6 equal sections. If using standard notebook paper, this can be estimated by first folding along the red vertical line along the left side. Once you fold along the red line, continue folding until the end of the paper is reached. The paper should now be approximately 1.25x11 in size. Next, fold the top right corner down at a 45 degree angle so the top edge is adjacent to the left edge. Next, fold the newly formed triangle straight down and continue folding the lower edge of the triangle down until it cannot be done any more. When it cannot be folded down any more, tuck the remaining unfolded paper into the top edge of the football and it will stay in place by itself. The resulting football should be at least 1/4 inch in thickness and should have sides of about 1.25, 1.25, and 1.75 inches. Scotch tape can be used to secure the football but is by no means necessary. Now you're ready to play!

Shooting a rubber band like your life depended on it

So few people know how to truly shoot a rubber band. Most simply place one end on an index finger and pull back, then let loose. What results is a projectile that, with little effort, flies at less than one half the speed it could, with little accuracy. Here is the key... follow closely.
I presume you have attained a decent size gum band, approximately 4 inches in diameter. If not, the following method will still work. We'll assume you pull back with your right hand here... With your palm facing upwards, place the rubber band around all of your fingers and thumb on your right hand. Extend all fingers including your thumb to put tension on the rubber band. This should create the largest gaps between your pinky and your thumb, and your index finger and your thumb. Take your left index finger and place it under and on the inside of the rubber band between your thumb and pinky finger. At this point, push your left index finger forward until the rubber band cannot stretch any further. Allow the rubber band to slide off of your other fingers so that the rubber band extends from your left index finger to your right thumb. You should notice that the left side of the rubber band remains extremely taught, while the right side of the rubber band remains extremely loose. This is EXACTLY what you want. In this situation, you should take aim with your left hand in front and right hand in the rear, just like you would if you were firing the rubber band in any other instance. Firing the rubber band should require nothing more than dropping your right thumb. The tension in the left side will propel the rubber band at a higher velocity than if you simply pulled it back and shot it. The rotation that results from the tension in the left and the lack of tension in the right should allow the rubber band not only a higher velocity but a much higher accuracy. Keep in mind... the setup is the key. With a little practice, you should be able to shoot a rubber band at a high rate with an increase in velocity and accuracy with little time lost. Practice is the key.
Once again... Rubber band around fingers on right hand, palm up. Extend fingers. Use left index finger to stretch rubber band between right pinky and thumb. Allow rubber band to slide off fingers on right hand, aside from the right thumb. Release!
I've stuck many rubber bands in ceiling AC diffusers and ceiling tiles themselves with this method. People will be amazed with how 'hard' you can shoot rubber bands!

Overview

It is my goal to broaden the horizons of the slightly mischievous mind. Let me first state, that while partaking in many of these activities and observing the majority of the rest, I never once got in trouble for my involvement or lack thereof. I will provide info on an extremely wide variety of topics from the best way to make a paper football to directions on how to win at pencil fights. From making (non-lethal) projectile weapons from school/office supplies to setting up Rube Goldberg devices. Office pranks will definitely be included. I'll probably even throw in some non-office and non-school related pranks and stories in here. When all is said and done, you will be wiser, more resourceful, and more enjoyable in general.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The writer of this blog takes no responsibility for any actions undertaken though knowledge or ideas gained by reading this blog by any person or persons such that said actions result in bodily harm, financial loss, or other such tragedy. The intention of this blog is to share with the world all the little things that just might get you in trouble in school and/or on the job, but only if you get caught!

The following is a collection of personal knowledge and experiences from throughout my lifetime. Keep in mind that I am an engineer, so if my writing style sucks, cut me some slack. Enjoy!