Whack Two

The Whack Strikes Back!

In A Whack on the Side of the Head, Roger Von Oech explains how the fool looks at the world. Rather than consulting the Oracle this time, Von Oech urges us to look at our problem and say, "It's not what everyone thinks it is." (Pg 122)

For this Whack, you will present your project idea(s) to another person or team. Humor others with your project while you force them to make a joking connection between your project and some other chosen object.

Here's how it works:

• Before looking at another's problem, choose an object (animated or otherwise) from a list you brainstorm.
• Select another person at random and have that person present his/her problem to you.
• Similarly, you will present your problem to that person.
• Now, the ball is in the other court for both of you.
• Use humor to examine the other person's problem while comparing the problem to the object you chose in step one above.
• Present your humorous views to the other person.

You may be presented with some sage advice from fools. Proceed with your project ideas with a fresh perspective.