Make a “Conference Call” to Play More Video Games
This month is Game On Month. The Donkey provides tips on how husbands can squeeze in a little extra video-game time.
“Conference Call”
Several husbands have asked me how to get their wives to let them play more video games. Although I don’t play video games much, I’ve caved into the pressure and reached into the vaults of pure genius to find answers for you. My first idea works for those of you who can work from home. This method is effective even after work hours, in fact, it might work better.
Explain to your wife that work is really crazy and that you have to be on a long conference call to resolve a particularly difficult situation. “I was really hoping to bathe the kids and put them to bed, but unfortunately I won’t be able to tonight. In fact, I’ll need the entire room to myself for this call,” you tell her. I recommend using your bedroom or office because taking over the family or living room won’t last long. Once the family is shooed to another room, bust out the game system and go to town.
You may be asking yourself, “What if my wife comes in and doesn’t hear me on the phone?” Simple. Put your phone on speaker phone and dial pretty much any 1-800 number. A soothing voice will come on and begin to ask you to select options from various lists. You don’t really need to pick anything because the questions will be asked over and over again. You might also try the local weather phone service if you have one in your area or the local traffic update line. They both go on forever and repeat after a while. Enjoy your gaming you fanatics of fantasy!
5 Responses to “Make a “Conference Call” to Play More Video Games”
Makes me miss the days I was working from home!
By Arthur Dent on Aug 7, 2008
A bold face lie. Nice. How are you still married?
How about this: Save the game play time until the rest of the family is in bed.
By Dameon on Aug 8, 2008
Not only is it a lie, but a pretty easy one to uncover. If you are going to lie, why not take the gaming system into the office. I’m sure you will find co-workers willing to participate in the after-hours gaming. Then the phone call home stating that you have to stay late at the office isn’t as easily challenged. Not only that, but you also end up with more people to play and you build office unity.
p.s. I would like to state that I have never attempted this (in case Mrs. Mustachio happens to read this).
By Mr. Mustachio on Aug 8, 2008
Are you kidding me!?! What wife is in la la land enough to fall for this? And what husband is stupid enough to try? Maybe it’s just me, but why lie about something so trivial… Also, why would you need to hide playing video games, if you have kids just play with them… if not invite your wife to play with you.
By Erika on Aug 9, 2008
If the wife falls for this cheap ploy it’s obviously because she’s planning something of her own. BEWARE!
By Urbane Lion on Aug 13, 2008