NationStates Jolt Archive


For Dummies

Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:03
What 'for Dummies' books have you been looking for and have not found?

What 'for Dummies' books have you never considered and would be astonished to find?

Let's come up with some ideas for future franchise authors.

Here are some of mine:

Performing Self Surgery for Dummies
President of The United States for Dummies
Global Thermonuclear War for Dummies
Bomb Defusing for Dummies
Reading for Dummies
Lightsaber Construction for Jedi Dummies.
Electroweak Interaction for Dummies
Eating Pudding For Dummies
First Contact with Alien Civilizations For Dummies.

:)
I V Stalin
19-08-2006, 20:06
Dummies (as in pacifiers) for Dummies. Doesn't work so well for the American audience, I guess.

Bridge for Dummies. ;) *wonders how many will understand that*
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:07
Dummies (as in pacifiers) for Dummies. Doesn't work so well for the American audience, I guess.

Bridge for Dummies. ;) *wonders how many will understand that*

Crash Testing for Dummies. :)
Hydesland
19-08-2006, 20:07
Brain Surgery for Dummies
Londim
19-08-2006, 20:08
What 'for Dummies' books have you been looking for and have not found?

What 'for Dummies' books have you never considered and would be astonished to find?

Let's come up with some ideas for future franchise authors.

Here are some of mine:

Performing Self Surgery for Dummies
President of The United States for Dummies
Global Thermonuclear War for Dummies
Bomb Defusing for Dummies
Reading for Dummies
Lightsaber Construction for Jedi Dummies.
Electroweak Interaction for Dummies
Eating Pudding For Dummies
First Contact with Alien Civilizations For Dummies.

:)

Bush is already trying to write that.

Watching Tv For Dummies
Reading For Dummies For Dummies
Stuffing a Turkey for Dummies
Hydesland
19-08-2006, 20:09
Tactical military based espionage for dummies.
The Aeson
19-08-2006, 20:10
011000100110100101101110011000010111001001111001 for Dummies.

The For Dummies Series For Dummies

Disproving Einstein's Theory of Relativity For Dummies

Uncovering the Secrets of the Universe For Dummies

Crime For Dummies
Oeck
19-08-2006, 20:10
Writing 'For Dummies' Guides for Dummies?
NSG for Dummies?
Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself for Dummies?
The Tribes Of Longton
19-08-2006, 20:11
Surely 'Terrorism for Dummies'?

Cheese for Dummies
l33t sp34k for Dummies
...for Dummies books for Dummies
Yo mamma for Dummies
Bestiality for Dummies

The list goes on...
Vegas-Rex
19-08-2006, 20:11
Paper-based food for Dummies
Hydesland
19-08-2006, 20:12
Mensa for dummies.
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:12
How To Go Through Life Without Ever Needing a 'for Dummies' book for Dummies.
The Aeson
19-08-2006, 20:13
Bomb Manufacturing for Dummies

Lesson One- Make all the wires the same color.
Londim
19-08-2006, 20:13
Karma Sutra For Dummies
Vegas-Rex
19-08-2006, 20:16
Karma Sutra For Dummies

I could base a nice cult off of that....
Londim
19-08-2006, 20:17
I could base a nice cult off of that....

By all means go for it. I'll join :D
I V Stalin
19-08-2006, 20:17
l33t sp34k for Dummies

Surely 1337 5|>34|< 4 |)()|\/||\/|135?
The Tribes Of Longton
19-08-2006, 20:20
Surely 1337 5|>34|< 4 |)()|\/||\/|135?
They've got to learn it first...
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:25
World Domination for Dummies

Gay Sex for Dummies

Suicide for Dummies
Persephone Skye
19-08-2006, 20:28
American Politics for Dummies
Christian Coalition for Dummies
Abstinence Classes for Dummies...
:rolleyes: Yeah, I know they suck...
Hydesland
19-08-2006, 20:29
Being smart for dummies.
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:30
Political Correctness for Retards. :)
New Age Astrology
19-08-2006, 20:30
Movie Critique for Dummies
Believing In Invisible Entities for Dummies
How To Accept Tom Cruise As A Normal Person for Dummies
Oeck
19-08-2006, 20:30
Political Correctness for Retards. :)
*bows*
The Aeson
19-08-2006, 20:31
*bows*

Bowing for Dummies? Nah.
Persephone Skye
19-08-2006, 20:32
How To Accept Tom Cruise As A Normal Person for Dummies

Scientology for Dummies
Oeck
19-08-2006, 20:33
Bowing for Dummies? Nah.
Understanding Internet-Speak Signals for Dummies? Yeah.

Basic Humor for Dummies? Nah..;)
The Aeson
19-08-2006, 20:34
Scientology for Dummies

Redunancy for Idiotic Dummies.
I V Stalin
19-08-2006, 20:34
Scientology is for Dummies
That's better.
I V Stalin
19-08-2006, 20:34
They've got to learn it first...
True...
New Age Astrology
19-08-2006, 20:36
Political Correctness for Retards. :)

Lunatic Goofballs in the Highest...I guess I need that Believing In Invisible Entities for Dummies book more then I thought!!!
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:36
mutual masturbation for dummies
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:38
aspyxiation for dummies

cannibalism for dummies

cop killing for dummies

terrorism for dummies
Andaluciae
19-08-2006, 20:38
International Economic Strategy for Dummies
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:38
friend making for jerks
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:40
strategies to keep the poor in the ghettos for capitalist
Persephone Skye
19-08-2006, 20:40
That's better.

Good point, :p
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:41
Slydexia for Mmudies.
New Age Astrology
19-08-2006, 20:42
Celebrity Crime Solving & Forensic Evidence for Dummies

Would have helped with OJ, Jon Benet Ramsey, Michael Jackson, Robert Blake, and a bunch of others!!!
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 20:43
Lunatic Goofballs in the Highest...I guess I need that Believing In Invisible Entities for Dummies book more then I thought!!!

:D
Sumamba Buwhan
19-08-2006, 20:56
cock blocking for dummies
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 21:01
cock blocking for dummies

I am fascinated yet horrified. :eek:
Im a ninja
19-08-2006, 21:08
Suicide for Dummies
Although i do like this:
http://www.p0stwh0res.com/images/assistant.gif
New Age Astrology
19-08-2006, 21:11
Suicide for Dummies
Although i do like this:
http://www.p0stwh0res.com/images/assistant.gif

That is just...AWESOME!!!
Drunk commies deleted
19-08-2006, 21:15
Has anyone mentioned these yet?

Ventriloquism for dummies
Crash testing for dummies
Keruvalia
19-08-2006, 21:20
Knockin' Boots for Dummies

Eating Chicken for Dummies

Overthrowing the Government for Dummies

Flying Airplanes into Towers for Dummies
Harlesburg
19-08-2006, 21:39
What 'for Dummies' books have you been looking for and have not found?

What 'for Dummies' books have you never considered and would be astonished to find?

Let's come up with some ideas for future franchise authors.

Here are some of mine:

Performing Self Surgery for Dummies
President of The United States for Dummies
Global Thermonuclear War for Dummies
Bomb Defusing for Dummies
Reading for Dummies
Lightsaber Construction for Jedi Dummies.
Electroweak Interaction for Dummies
Eating Pudding For Dummies
First Contact with Alien Civilizations For Dummies.

:)
Everything, as i had never thought about it.

How to Put up with Ruffy for Dummies
heh...
The Aeson
19-08-2006, 21:40
Everything, as i had never thought about it.

How to Put up with Ruffy for Dummies
heh...

Please. We could use a How to Put Up With Ruffy for Sociological Geniuses.

Not that I'm a sociological genius, but still.
Bumboat
19-08-2006, 22:17
Genetically modifying Ruffy for Dummies? :gundge:
Harlesburg
19-08-2006, 22:20
Please. We could use a How to Put Up With Ruffy for Sociological Geniuses.

Not that I'm a sociological genius, but still.
*Does a thesis on it*
Harlesburg
19-08-2006, 22:22
Genetically modifying Ruffy for Dummies? :gundge:
Do you not like Beef?
AB Again
19-08-2006, 22:30
Dummies (as in pacifiers) for Dummies. Doesn't work so well for the American audience, I guess.

Bridge for Dummies. ;) *wonders how many will understand that*

Best suggestion in the thread. IV Stalin wins.
Bumboat
19-08-2006, 22:32
Do you not like Beef?
LOL I love beef! I'd much rather eat a steak then Ruffy. :p
He's fun to modify though. Try it you'll see how much fun it is! :)
Kamsaki
19-08-2006, 22:32
Faking Being a Dummy So You Can Buy Dummies Books With A Clear Conscience For Dummies?
I V Stalin
19-08-2006, 22:32
Best suggestion in the thread. IV Stalin wins.
Woo! Thank you. :)
Bumboat
19-08-2006, 22:34
Woo! Thank you. :)
Congrats!
Ifreann
19-08-2006, 22:40
Spam for Dummies.
Sienlplg for Dimeums.
The Full History of the Universe for Dummies
http://pubphilosopher.blogs.com/pub_philosopher/images/jihad.jpg
Wilgrove
19-08-2006, 22:41
Oral Sex for dummies

Thailand Sex Slave Trade for Dummies!

Faking IDs and SS Cards for Dummies

Turning on the light for Dummies!

Opening and Closing Doors for Dummies!

Trojans for Dummies (A pack of Trojans included!)
Lunatic Goofballs
19-08-2006, 23:30
Dummy for Ruffies. :)
Ifreann
19-08-2006, 23:36
Dummy for Ruffies. :)
Mud for Dummies-by LG
Divine Imaginary Fluff
20-08-2006, 00:04
Here (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/For_Dummies) is a nice, extensive list. The best has to be Open Heart Surgery for Dummies (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Open-Heart_Surgery_for_Dummies).
Lunatic Goofballs
20-08-2006, 00:08
Here (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/For_Dummies) is a nice, extensive list. The best has to be Open Heart Surgery for Dummies (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Open-Heart_Surgery_for_Dummies).

Kitten Huffing for Dummies.

I like. :)
JuNii
20-08-2006, 00:10
Reeding fo Dumies
Speling fo Dumies
Harlesburg
20-08-2006, 00:30
Make me unsick for Dummies.:(
Harlesburg
20-08-2006, 00:31
LOL I love beef! I'd much rather eat a steak then Ruffy. :p
He's fun to modify though. Try it you'll see how much fun it is! :)
OK i will.:)
Hydesland
20-08-2006, 00:32
NSG for Dummies?


Should be the new name for the help sticky!!
Rhursbourg
20-08-2006, 01:45
Carrot Crunching Incest for Dummies
Keruvalia
20-08-2006, 02:22
How to Unsee for Dummies
Ifreann
20-08-2006, 02:31
Reading backwards for dummies.
Boonytopia
20-08-2006, 03:23
Crack Addiction For Dummies.
Utracia
20-08-2006, 04:46
Building Democracy for Dummies
Heavy Metal Soldiers
20-08-2006, 14:20
The best has to be Open Heart Surgery for Dummies (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Open-Heart_Surgery_for_Dummies).

Hmmm...I don't know, Special Ed for Dummies might have that beat!!!
Kiryu-shi
20-08-2006, 14:30
Right now I want "Being broken up with For Dummies"...


*wallows in self-pity*
Allers
20-08-2006, 14:50
dummie for dummies,and other grammatical ideologies.:p
Nobel Hobos
20-08-2006, 15:05
"Being happy for dummies."

Not that they need any help grrr.
Isiseye
20-08-2006, 15:11
Nationstates for Dummies
Tactiacal tactics for Dummies
Jihad lessons for Dummies
Alcoholism for Dummies
Drug Dealing for Dummies
Kanabia
20-08-2006, 15:26
Male Lactation for Dummies
Whereyouthinkyougoing
20-08-2006, 15:29
What 'for Dummies' books have you been looking for and have not found?

What 'for Dummies' books have you never considered and would be astonished to find?

Male Lactation for Dummies
So I'm guessing this falls under the first category, right?
Kanabia
20-08-2006, 15:30
So I'm guessing this falls under the first category, right?

Yeah. I get thirsty sometimes and it'd be ever so convenient.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
20-08-2006, 15:35
Yeah. I get thirsty sometimes and it'd be ever so convenient.
Yeah, totally, I just wish I could be pregnant all the time. I'd never miss a minute of my favourite TV soaps anymore because I had to get up to get a drink from the kitchen. *le sigh*
Ifreann
20-08-2006, 15:35
Pyrokinesis for Dummies.
Turquoise Days
20-08-2006, 16:30
Evolutionary Theory for Dummies.

(probably already been done)
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 16:34
Bible for Dummies

:)
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 16:35
Yeah, totally, I just wish I could be pregnant all the time. I'd never miss a minute of my favourite TV soaps anymore because I had to get up to get a drink from the kitchen. *le sigh*
I'm picturing a beer bong..
Whereyouthinkyougoing
20-08-2006, 16:36
Bible for Dummies

:)
Must... not... make...obvious... jokes..
Whereyouthinkyougoing
20-08-2006, 16:37
I'm picturing a beer bong..
How boring. :p
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 16:39
Must... not... make...obvious... jokes..
Blonde Jokes for Dummies!
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 16:42
How boring. :p
Not the way I'm seeing it.. and you..
Nobel Hobos
20-08-2006, 17:22
"For Dummies, anastrophe."
I V Stalin
20-08-2006, 17:24
"For Dummies, anastrophe."
:D

I still prefer my Bridge For Dummies, though.
Nobel Hobos
20-08-2006, 17:41
I still prefer my Bridge For Dummies, though.

Oh, no argument there. :D
Dummy lays their cards down face up after the first trick, do I have it right? And is supposed to take no part in the hand after that, except to point out violations of the rules. So they'd need something to read, to avoid being glared at by their partner.
It's always your partner's fault ;)
I V Stalin
20-08-2006, 17:45
Oh, no argument there. :D
Dummy lays their cards down face up after the first trick, do I have it right? And is supposed to take no part in the hand after that, except to point out violations of the rules. So they'd need something to read, to avoid being glared at by their partner.
It's always your partner's fault ;)
Along those lines, yes. I'm not entirely sure because I don't play bridge.
Bumboat
20-08-2006, 18:35
Your sig says the following:
Dyslexic, Dyspraxic and Dysgraphic
Do you also suffer from Dyscalculia? :)
Lunatic Goofballs
20-08-2006, 18:40
Male Lactation for Dummies

:eek:

Self-destructive Behavior for Dummies.
Yesmusic
20-08-2006, 18:42
:eek:

Self-destructive Behavior for Dummies.

Autoerotic Asphyxiation For Dummies?
Lunatic Goofballs
20-08-2006, 18:46
Autoerotic Asphyxiation For Dummies?

Hooray! :D

The problem with autoerotic asphyxiation is that if you get the timing wrong, you don't know if you're coming or going. :p
Bumboat
20-08-2006, 18:47
Yeah, totally, I just wish I could be pregnant all the time. I'd never miss a minute of my favourite TV soaps anymore because I had to get up to get a drink from the kitchen. *le sigh*
If you come by my lab we can get that going for you without a baby. I'd even do it free if I can get the first taste. :D
:fluffle:
Amaralandia
20-08-2006, 18:56
Don't know if these we're already made since I didn't read the whole thread but here goes:

NationStates for Dummies
Homemade bombs for Dummies
I V Stalin
20-08-2006, 19:10
Spanish Ska for Dummies.

<.<
>.>

What? I'm listening to some right now, and I'm buggered if I know what they're going on about. Sounds kinda bouncy and happy though.
The Tribes Of Longton
20-08-2006, 19:10
Spanish Ska for Dummies.

<.<
>.>

What? I'm listening to some right now, and I'm buggered if I know what they're going on about. Sounds kinda bouncy and happy though.
Ska works in any language. It doesn't need words, just a tune to skank to.
Lunatic Goofballs
20-08-2006, 19:15
Spanish Ska for Dummies.

<.<
>.>

What? I'm listening to some right now, and I'm buggered if I know what they're going on about. Sounds kinda bouncy and happy though.

I like Ska. Well, real ska. There's quite a bit of pseudo-ska out there. *nod*
I V Stalin
20-08-2006, 19:16
Ska works in any language. It doesn't need words, just a tune to skank to.
Even when it appears to be a variation on the Inspector Gadget theme...
The Tribes Of Longton
20-08-2006, 19:23
Even when it appears to be a variation on the Inspector Gadget theme...
That's even better dude, although for Inspector Gadget I'd have to go for the Metallica version.
I V Stalin
20-08-2006, 19:28
Ska works in any language. It doesn't need words, just a tune to skank to.
I just found out that the band hold extremist anarchist views and nearly all of their songs reflect this. It really doesn't sound like it, though. They're like a Spanish Capdown but with a trombone and trumpet instead of a sax.
The Tribes Of Longton
20-08-2006, 19:36
I just found out that the band hold extremist anarchist views and nearly all of their songs reflect this. It really doesn't sound like it, though. They're like a Spanish Capdown but with a trombone and trumpet instead of a sax.
Riiiiight...

Anarchic Ska for Dummies?
Taredas
20-08-2006, 20:03
Religious Fundamentalism for Dummies
Founding Your Own Religion for Dummies
Nation Building for Dummies
Puppet Government for Dummies
Shadow Government for Dummies

That will do for starters.
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 20:08
Cigarette Rolling for Dummies!
Lunatic Goofballs
20-08-2006, 20:17
Shooting Ruffy From a Cannon for Dummies. :)
IL Ruffino
20-08-2006, 20:27
Shooting Ruffy From a Cannon for Dummies. :)
Band Aid Application for Dummies. ;)
Taredas
20-08-2006, 21:08
Wikipedia Vandalism for Dummies
Uncyclopedia Vandalism for Dummies
Wookieepedia Vandalism for Dummies
Superfluous Redunancy for Dummies
Being a Lunatic Goofball for Dummies
Bumboat
20-08-2006, 21:14
Headbanging for Dummies?
Inapropria esotoria
20-08-2006, 22:22
Superfluous and esoteric verbage for the intelectualy confined
Minnesotan Confederacy
20-08-2006, 22:22
Landmine Clearing for Dummies :D
Nobel Hobos
21-08-2006, 02:24
Cigarette Rolling for Dummies!

Addiction for dummies.
Vetalia
21-08-2006, 02:26
Addiction for dummies.

Drugs for Dummies, and its sequel Methadone for Dummies...
Lunatic Goofballs
21-08-2006, 02:29
Ebonics fo Dummies, Yo.
Intangelon
21-08-2006, 02:44
MY BEST ONE:

Dram Fang Maim so Sure (Anagrams for Dummies...)

SOME OTHERS:

Antidisestablishmentarianism for Dummies
Dirt for Dummies
Schenkerian Analysis for Dummies
Atonal Serialism for Dummies
Respiration for Dummies
Blinking for Dummies
Posi
21-08-2006, 02:45
Gothic Architecture for Dummies.
Nobel Hobos
21-08-2006, 03:48
MY BEST ONE:

Dram Fang Maim so Sure (Anagrams for Dummies...)

...

Hey! Nice idea:

"Surf or mad manga is me!"

As if that wasn't enough:

"I am suds from a manger"
"Frog's ruined as mamma"
"Frog-arsed man, maim us"

Just one more:

"Grammar foams undies."

I took a train to my nearest swimming pool. I swam laps. But on the way back, my brain started doing that thing again, and I got out the pencil and paper, and came up with:

"Mum Nags Married Sofa"
"Amid Manager's Forums"
"Dog Fur Arms a Semi-Man"
"I Anger Madam's Forums"

And my favourite, since it has a lovable amphibian in it:

"Mud's Ramen, As I'm a Frog"
Harlesburg
23-08-2006, 08:22
LOL I love beef! I'd much rather eat a steak then Ruffy. :p
He's fun to modify though. Try it you'll see how much fun it is! :)
Lol, Eat Ruffy.:p I'd Roast him if i had the choice.