Words of advice

[malcolio]

OK, the premise of this thread is this: Alien space bats from Omega 9 come down from the sky and tell you that you have only one day to live. However they let you send a message to your four year old self before you die. (In a voice recording or on paper, you'll be talking to a four year old so the message might want to be repeated!) Would you and what would it be?

For me, I'd say: "Here are the winning lottery numbers from 1995 and up, enjoy! Also, stay away from fools with too much cash. If idiots try and drag you down tell your friends, that's what they're there for! Plus, don't worry about bullies at school, it'll pass soon enough and you'll have a groovy time anyway! At uni, girls who are friends don't equal girlfriends, so don't bother trying! Seriously, I mean it! If you could you'd thank me later!"

So, how about you? :)

[albie_123]

i'd say "paradoxes don't work very well"

then not exist, because this story can't work in real life

[malcolio]

i'd say "paradoxes don't work very well"

then not exist, because this story can't work in real lifeI guess I thought "Alien space bats from Omega 9" might give you a clue that this wasn't an entirely serious concept. Guess not...

In any case, it's just a scenario to make an interesting discussion. If you're too lazy to contribute, feel free to not post in the thread. :)

[albie_123]

id say "make sure you don't post in a thread made by malcolio in a bunch of years time, he will be a jerk"

[PatriotVS]

id say "make sure you don't post in a thread made by malcolio in a bunch of years time, he will be a jerk"

Too bad you didn't follow your own advice.

I wouldn't try to change too much; as it happens, I quite like who I am and I think that if I tell my 4 year old self to do things differantly then I wouldn't become the person that I am now. But I may want to tell him not to grow up to be such a pretentious wanker... :P

[Dr_nwa]

hey 4 year old self, wanking is awesome!

also don't take up smoking kid, its bad for you

[BlueIncaPilot]

never read women's magazines

[Mr.Flibble]

But womens magazines are so funny.

[combatking0]

My message would be:

"Learn electronics and quantum mechanics, then follow this diagram to build a time machine. And don't lose this piece of paper."

[hynzytheweirdo]

I'd tell myself that there's no need to worry about girls, just go with it (as I have done already) and be the guy who I am.

I wouldn't tell myself anything because hey, it'd change who I am, and that could have drastic consequences.

[faragher]

buy microsoft stock

[Jay]

Don't cling to your father too much, he's going to hurt you one day.

Although the Microsoft stock idea sounds like a winnar too.

[El Kabong]

Sugar is bad for you and a poor diet over an extended period can give you long-term stomach problems.



Also, wrap your tool. You really don't want the clap.

[esquilax]

Stay happy, it's much more awesome

[gruff]

Every time you think "Should I?" just fuckin' do it!

EDIT: Well, within reason y'know?

[Mr stabby]

"duck"

[Nuclear Spoon]

In 10 years time you will encounter a hot girl who sits behind you in History and German.

If you wish to remain sane for the following 2 years, just ignore her.

[RussianAlien]

"Avoid alien space bats from omega 9 like the plague."

[maxxy_p]

"Don't be a dick" about covers it.

I might draw a picture of a monkey or something to go with it.

[Demonstruck]

I probably wouldn't want to change anything... After all, even the slightest change can have dramatic effects on the future, and you really don't want a reality changed by me. Seriously.

[nowhereman]

Don't let your mother cut your hair. Ever.

[Ryanstorm]

Here's all the details for Euro 2008, DO NOT LOSE THIS

My reasoning is by that time i'll still be me and I like me at the moment.
This will just turn me into 'rich me', or at least 'I have more money than future me me'.

Edit:
I probably wouldn't want to change anything... After all, even the slightest change can have dramatic effects on the future, and you really don't want a reality changed by me. Seriously.

Balls to the butterfly effect (I think that's what it's called, but I could be wrong).

[Kali]

be more confident

[nub]

Don't ever attempt to grow your hair long. Ever.

[Goshmo]

"Dont touch that really attractive light in Minorca. Srsly it will burn your fucking hand!"

[Ronbert]

"Don't eat too much, stop sucking your thumb, stop picking your nose. Then you'll stay thin, have nice teeth and a thinner nose.

Don't become so much of a fuck-up that you have to cause havoc before you see yourself in a true light.

Watch Robot Wars from the start, it starts on BBC2 in 1998."

[Littleshore]

Play nice

[Smowy]

In year 7 be more relaxed, it'll pay off later.

[Monique]

dont make friends with the pretty blonde girl in high school.

[Tea-Squirrel]

"Be mad soon. It's great fun."